Retro Cannondale Road Bike Restoration

[@roastawk]

I'll add a few bits of historical trivia. Cannondale is named after the village of Cannondale, Connecticut in the US. The logo which appears on the head tube of the bicycle and the water bottle Andy showed is a stylized version of the Cannondale railroad station building. Earlier versions of the logo looked much more "building-like." The later ones evolved into just a striped triangle. Cannondale is a suburb of New York City, and is still a stop on a branch of the New Haven Line. Now for some other trivia. The 2.8 frame was so named because the 56 cm size weighed 2.8 pounds. It was preceded by the similar 3.0 frame. The frame tubes are not round, but have subtle and complex shapes. If you look carefully, you can see how the top tube flares vertically where it meets the head tube. The smooth welds, if I remember correctly, were unique to Cannondale because the process was patented. The 2.8 frame is very stiff, since it was basically designed for criterium racing. (I own one, so I can vouch for the stiffness.) It might well be stiffest road frame ever. (Matter of Opinion) The frame was made in the United States, and the bicycle was assembled there. The "Handmade in USA" decal is visible on the seat tube just below the top tube. It hasn't come off because it is buried under multiple layers of clear coat. (Cannondale's paint jobs were very high quality, IMHO.)

[@BikeItUK]

I love this....thank you so much for your input this is priceless 👍 could of done with corresponding with you before the video. Great bit of information maybe the next Cannondale 😉🚲 all the very best Andy

[@roastawk]

Andy, I enjoy your bike restoration videos, and it thrilled me to see one about a bike very similar to one I own.

[@marknichol4688]

Really interesting to read this, I own a couple of Cannondale bikes and it’s great to read this background. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@merlars]

I am late seeing and commenting on this video, but really enjoyed it. I have a 1995 R500 2.8 frameset. It's a great bike. Those 2.8 frames were ahead of their time IMO. They were also consistenetly used throughout the range, so the frame on the R300 was essentially the same as the top end R900. My frame is a 53 cm and only weights 2.6 pounds. I mated it to a new Columbus minimal fork (1" steerer, less than 340 grams) and built it up with Sram Red parts and HED wheels...its less than 16 pounds complete. One cool thing about many of the Cannondale frames from that era is that the standard models have a good road geometery (they also had the Silk Road, Tri and Crit geos) that was fairly consitent through the sizes. For example, my 53cm has 73 deg. seat tube and head tube angles, which is great for handling and my saddle set back requirements, but isn't typically offered in small sizes by most MFG's (Usually because they are trying to elimnate toe overlap with the front wheel, which mine definately has). Its a quick, light bike....and, as you note...very stiff! Thanks!

[@parmijo]

@@merlars In 1993/1994 the r900 and r1000 had the 2.8 frame with a 1.25" (top and bottom) fork called sub one. Way ahead of time to have an oversized steerer/headtube. Very harsh ride but stiff.

[@ronaldomartinsdossantos8282]

I love Cannondale!

[@BikeItUK]

Nice bicycles 🚴👌

[@MrIanD1]

Love those old cannondale bikes with the straight top tube.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching glad you like it

[@JessicaSeverin]

That purple/silver frame is gorgeous! I am still riding my 1993 Cannondale 2.8 I built up from a frame with 92/93 campagnolo chorus. I still love this bike even after 27years. It''s amazing how well this bike has aged. Like you said, the welds are beautiful and organic and almost looks like a modern carbon frame.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and sharing your personal experience of you own Cannondale. All the best stay safe

[@madrabbit64]

Spot on gorgeous….well done. I’m restoring a ‘94-‘95ish Cannondale CAAD3 with Shimano 105 drivetrain 8 speed. Someone had thrown it out with the trash dirty and neglected but zero dents or any major scratches with everything pretty much intact. Going to be fun! Thank you for keeping the old gals alive and riding them for proof.

[@BikeItUK]

No problem, thanks for watching glad you liked it. Enjoy and all the best

[@jacobg1988]

Love how the gumwall tyres bring the bike to life! It really improves the look of this bike. Well done!

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the comment on the Cannondale. 👍🚲 all the best Andy

[@SlowDelSol]

I just bought a 1992 2.8 Series R900. Absolute pristine condition, looks like someone rode it once and hung it up in their garage for the last 30 years. I haven't even wanted to ride it, it's so nice. Craziest part is that I bought it for $30 USD from a guy who got it from an old lady for helping them move. I had no idea about the welds but now that you mention it it's so noticeable how much it cleans up the look of the bike and makes it look like a modern bike with old school looks. Unfortunately, mine is only 52cm and it did not come with the Ritchey Logic white saddle, or the LOOK clip-less pedals, that it originally came with according to the catalog.

[@ericksonrw]

Love it - rode my first cannondale as a member of the US military stationed in Korea in the 1980's - still love the bikes from this era. Great job on bring this back to life!

[@matthewlewis9356]

Beautiful bike Cannondale are my favourite

[@BikeItUK]

Glad you enjoyed it thanks for your support

[@Ronin_Texas]

Awesome restoration my Friend.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and your support much appreciated

[@markhebebrand4751]

Awesome video thank you I just found a old Cannondale 👍

[@BikeItUK]

Great, I hope the videos are helpful enjoy 😉 🚲 thanks for watching

[@scottmasker4389]

Love this Dale. Great color 👌

[@BikeItUK]

Glad you liked it thanks for the support

[@scottmasker4389]

@@BikeItUK Absolutely. I just restored a 2004 Cannondale Jekyll.

[@RadioSnivins]

That bike is a timeless beauty, like Betty White, and to a lesser extent, Betty Rubble.

[@BikeItUK]

😂love your comparison 👍🚲thanks for the support buddy all the best Andy

[@RestlesSo0]

Till this day those Weldings catch my eye. So nice craftsmannship i Love them, there paint always looks super sexy aswell

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and the support sorry for the late replay all the best Andy

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

I raced on a CAAD3 and CAAD4 (Cannondale Advanced Aluminium Design) in the late 90s. Both fantastic frames.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and your support I hope the video brought back some of your racing memories. All the best stay safe

[@MrALC94]

I usually go with steel biked but I’m always amazed at the how lightweight aluminum bikes are. I just got a red Cannondale R400 and loving it.

[@BikeItUK]

Yes I am the same, I also find that the aluminium bikes tend to have more seized parts if not maintained. The Cannondale’s are something else and ground braking at the time. Nice ride thanks for watching and the support Andy

[@rudyramos5911]

Great to see you back Andy

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the continued support more to come next year. All the very best Andy

[@Toretto16]

Cannondale makes so amazing bikes, especially the alluminum Frames. They are so light, stiff, and smooth welded. They look amazing live and are actually so good that I would dare to say as well as many carbon frames. I had Caad8 that I sold 2 years ago, and last year I bought a '96 R800 2.8 in excellent condition. Such an amazing bike and I plan to make some Radonneurs ride on it....

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching the Cannondale R400 Road Bike restoration. I love hearing personal accounts for bikes 🚲 and equipment such as the R800. Thanks for sharing all the best Andy

[@t0k1d0k1]

Good to see you back mate! Fingers crossed hopefully you do an 80's Bianchi soon ;)

[@BikeItUK]

Hi and thanks for the support, I have a few on my watching list they hold a high price believe me though one is on my Radar. thanks again all the best Andy

[@wiggostheone5424]

Fabulous build Andy as ever!

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks again buddy

[@bee_whisper]

Even now that bike looks more modern than some carbon frames from a few years ago a true classic

[@BikeItUK]

Cheers buddy and thanks for the comment Andy

[@nigelgibson2242]

Excellent video and presenter!

[@BikeItUK]

Thank you kindly!

[@guix7368]

Thanks for your great attention to those grandmas! ❤ always loved to watch your content!

[@BikeItUK]

Many thanks for tuning in and watching all the best Andy

[@ericwalls4930]

GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK!!

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for all the support 👍🚲😉

[@leehyson9831]

Cant wait to get my hands on this beast Andy. Cheers Lee.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

You did a great job on that one pal. Looks really well with the clean up and re fit.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks Buddy for the support and tuning in watching the Cannondale Restoration all the best Andy

[@n22pdf]

Im a Cannondale fan great info.. I own 3 😊 lovely bikes 😃🚴🏻lefty fork is brilliant.. Gret resto looks brill

[@BikeItUK]

Many thanks much appreciated

[@randallmiller3842]

Like watching you put these back together.

[@BikeItUK]

I like you watching...Thanks for tuning in buddy all the best Andy

[@kervyamorfontimayor9684]

WOW! You're rich in Vintage and Retro Road Bike!👏👏

[@DaveNarn]

Love those Rigida rims! I've got a set too and they ride great.

[@BikeItUK]

Yes they ride and look great 👍 Thanks for watching

[@RelaxedNinja]

Great to see you again, Andy!! Really slick build

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks buddy for the support good to be back 👍😉🚲

[@arthurschierhoff6485]

I have a late 90’s cad 3 which I love.

[@BikeItUK]

Nice 👍 thanks for watching

[@suberkarschten]

That was great! I actually own a R400 myself! I've bought it in 1996. The great thing in this time was that all Cannondale race-bikes shared the same 2.8 frame. The top versions only had a carbon fork, but frames where completely identical, only different color-schemes. A frame-set was at this point in Germany 1850 DM! But you get a complete bike as R400 with a Shimano RSX 7-Speed-STI for 1999 DM! I bought mine over a friend who was working as a bike-messenger in Karlsruhe and he gets a 10% discount at our local bike-dealer. So my bike changed hands for 1800 DM, so less than the price for a frame-set. A perfect base to build and improve it as money comes in (as a student usually just after some summer-jobs :-) 25 years later I still ride this bike! I've upgraded it at one point to a complete Campagnolo Chorus 9-speed groupset Campagnolo Vento aero-wheels, a Syntace Force88, a Cinelli handlebar and some other nice parts. It is still a great ride. Color-scheme is black with some gold glitter you only see in the sun. So it kinda change the appearance from black to like dark-brown-gold-glitter if it is parked in the sun in front of a café... it still looks flashy with all the polished Campa-Parts and still could turn heads.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and thanks for this you really know your Cannondale bike. 😮You have some knowledge thanks for sharing 👍

[@garyaxton5143]

I love that bike ,I have a r600 cad3 and currently rebuilding it. My index levers arent working ,but I have new one ordered.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and great to hear your getting stuck in restoring and maintaining these bikes yourself. Nice bike by the way All the best Andy

[@chaddthompson]

Always liked the USA made cannondales. Wish you were putting out another calendar for 2019.

[@BikeItUK]

Hi and thanks for the comment a few viewers has said the same. I’ll look at getting one done for 2020. All the best for 2019 thanks for the support. 👍

[@rickgoodwin6765]

Glad your back. bike as usual looks great. You did a good job saving that one before it really started going downhill.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks Rick for the supporting comment all the best Andy

[@chrislilley6808]

Still miss you're videos, hopefully everything is good!

[@BikeItUK]

Hi Chris, yes everything ok I have just been very busy with not only the house extension but also a product for the website and had a hard time last year with the loss of a family member. looking forward to Cracking On in 2019. All the best Chris and thanks for the concern Andy

[@naujaral2131]

Beautiful work as usual Andy, love the bike history you always come up with, the bike looks great even if it was just only a deep clean but the paint it's in great shape and the cleaning made ur look like new. Congrats on another successful restauration 👍💪😎

[@BikeItUK]

Cheers Buddy, and a big thank you for the long standing support. Hope all is good with you, all the very best mate Andy

[@yancyhawkins6726]

Man that bike is beautiful I have a 1995 r600 my paint scheme is white and silver the bike has many up grades the one thing I really like about the bike is the frame and how stiff the frame is still ride it in a lot of group rides.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and the support. Yes the oversized tubing really makes a difference on these frames 👍

[@belgiancyclingnetwork4991]

That is a very nice restoration Andy! 👌👌

[@BikeItUK]

Many thanks for tuning in and making a comment on the Cannondale Restoration. All the very best Andy

[@roselinoromero4572]

Waooo beatiful work and restauration Greetings from colombia

[@BikeItUK]

Glad you like it thanks for your support from Columbia all the very best 👍

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Came out great! Love the colors. I like the Subscribe sign. Did you make that? Great to see you back to making vids!

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks buddy 😉 the Subscribe was MDF and some vinyl wrap 👍 had a tough year, all good now 🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

@@BikeItUK Nice! Glad things are going better!

[@Toretto16]

I do agree with you that Cannondale makes amazing paint jobs, especially during 90's when thez used that Pearl colours that use to change colors according to angle of the Sun light. These bikes were pure pieces od Art. Today unfortunatelly, Cannondale assembles frames in Taiwan but are also a high quality frames. However, these frames that were made in USA, were top of the Hill!

[@that70sschwinn]

Nicely done Andy! Great to see you back and thanks for sharing the history of the brand as well as your attention to detail on the build... Crack On Mate!...

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks pal and its good to be back, I have a few Bikes lined up thanks for all the on going support buddy all the best Andy

[@Matt14102]

Great to have you back with a new project! Although for me only steel is real 😉

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks buddy I hear you and Im with you. Just working through some names. Ive got a Kestral lined up, you are not going to like it. The First Carbon Road Bike in the UK. Im sure we will have plenty more steel bikes on here though for you so stick with us buddy. All the best Andy

[@matthewlewis272]

I have a Cannondale mountain bike but I put very slick tires on for road use. It's a beautiful 🚲.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and sharing your own Bike information on the Cannondale 👍🚲😉all the best Andy

[@yardsalecycles]

i love the rsx shifter work great to convert a vintage bike cuz you can use all the vintage style group set do to the 2x7 set up

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and the supporting comment 👍🚲 all the best Andy

[@efrainsantiagohernandez9535]

Very good Nice Bike 💪🏻👍

[@BikeItUK]

Glad you like it thanks for the support

[@eliseograsparil7605]

Merry Christmas 😁. More power

[@BikeItUK]

Al also to you all the very best

[@eliseograsparil7605]

@@BikeItUK supporter/viewer from Philippines 😁

[@shaunparris3344]

Great video as usual. Keep up the good work.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the support all the best Andy

[@scottmacdowall527]

Great video...awesome to see you back!

[@BikeItUK]

Big thank you for the support, all the best Andy

[@stickmenkissarmy6907]

Great Bike

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks

[@alantippett7602]

Good to see you back, the bike looks smart. Good tip for folks about the Allen keys. I like using T handle Allen keys when I can, great for jobs like you showed on the levers with their extra long reach. Crack on mate 😎

[@BikeItUK]

Really glad you liked the video and honestly if people take from the and helps them in some way, then that’s good enough for me 😉 thanks for the words of support all the very best Andy

[@joannelouiserodriguez5966]

Nice to see a other video again mum says hi likes the bike me too I loved what you done with it almost bought that model a few years back they awesome bikes to own keep em coming m8

[@BikeItUK]

Hi you and hello Mum, happy you liked the bike and shown your support many more Bike restorations to come thanks again all the best Andy

[@zanegrey4720]

Iam looking at buying a cannon dale bike it's red a real nice bike like your restos.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching good luck with your Cannondale 👍

[@johnm4936]

I am glad to see you back!

[@BikeItUK]

Good to be back thanks for the support 👍🚲🚲🚲🚲

[@milo5507]

Great video. Thx Andy.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and the support all the best pal

[@KingofgraceSARA]

"Cannondale-uh thee best-uh bike-uh" - Mario Cipollini

[@coopolicyclers9606]

As always, Top job Andy

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks buddy for the support and tuning in. All the best Andy

[@georgeszaslavsky]

Lovely restoration but I prefer the caad 4 to caad8 frames still very stiff but not so comfy to ride on long distance, but very efficient in criteriums. Mario Cippollini loved Cannondales, they were his favorite bikes at the time of Saeco Estro team before he changed of team and rode Specialized bikes, for the note he always has Shimano Dura Ace as equipment since he was riding for Saeco and even after.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks again for tuning in and sharing your knowledge it’s very much appreciated all the best 👍

[@meadows408]

Nice build, wish I could post a picture here of mine, it is a polished aluminum that I bought as a bare frame and fork and pieced together.

[@BikeItUK]

Hello and firstly thanks for the support and comment. Why not connect with us through Facebook Twitter or Instagram all the very best Andy

[@xavcarmic0686]

Nice job as always, good to see you back doin it !

[@BikeItUK]

😉👍 good to be back thank you for the support...plenty more to come 🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲

[@chrismad1344]

Another excellent video!

[@BikeItUK]

Big thank you for the support 👍

[@begood6011]

Glad you’re back!

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the support 👍😉

[@marknichol4688]

Another great video, welcome back 😁

[@BikeItUK]

Many thanks for the support 😉👍🚲🚲🚲🚲

[@dercaptain2790]

This generation 105 group set wasn't anodised, but painted, probably for cost saving . And Shimano did a very good job as it always looked a bit cheap.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and the information 👍🚲

[@WorldofColnago]

Good to se you back, mate, nice one. keep up the good work, looking forward to more nice vids (Gios Torino, De Rosa, Willier)

[@BikeItUK]

Hi thanks for the support, yes yes and yes all those Bicycles are on my hit list. I spend many an hour scrolling through listings looking for them at the right price. Thanks again and all the best Andy

[@WorldofColnago]

@@BikeItUK cheers

[@ByakaAnkka]

Nice video. Really like these. I use paint thinner to get sticky glue residue off the handlebars, it also works great on old tubular glue. I would love to watch more in depth videos of the restorations, maybe split them into part's? more videos=better :D Maybe a pinarello some day?

[@BikeItUK]

Hello and thanks for the supporting comment, yes a Pinarello among others is on my radar for future restorations. As for in depth videos showing more detail I will be doing more dedicated videos such as how to wrap handle bar tape, replacing chainrings etc. Watch this space and all the very best Andy

[@anthonyzacchino2876]

@@BikeItUK I agree w Byaka. Especially how tos on some of the more vintage stuff can be really hard to find good videos about. Keep up the great work mate! Cheers from the States

[@leonb7140]

Good job

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelbonade4667]

I have 2 3.0 criterium frames from 90/92 with the cantilever rear drops...and a standard red 3.0 not designated as a Crit or road frame....but has a Tioga logo on the downtube in the paint, and a white Sakae fork... They are treasures.....and FAST.....VERY FAST

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for sharing your rides, they sound interesting bikes. All the best and happy cycling

[@jimwocha4949]

Great video Andy. I do like a Cannondale. Ride a Caad x as a commuter.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks Jim for watching and the support, really happy Ive managed to get a Cannondale bike done on here. Thanks again all the best Andy

[@juancavalie1082]

Hi, I'm new to road bikes in general, great video by the way I really enjoyed the restoration. So I have a 93 Cannondale R500 with a shimano rx100 group set which is showing some wear especially with the gears on the crank and was wondering if you could recommend an upgrade for the bike. Thanks in advance and love the bike!

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks glad you enjoyed the video. Possibly just upgrade to Shimano 105 or 600 🤔

[@juancavalie1082]

Thank you! I’ll look into those options.

[@grindeyyyyy]

I’m 5:10 and ride a 49cm frame with a 48cm stem, my bike is a single speed, so the small helps me get up hills, my seat post has set back too so that makes it the size I need

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and sharing your personal experience 👍🚴

[@gvtrivia6780]

I got same group set. I need to clean it

[@BikeItUK]

Great Groupset to polish thanks for watching and the support

[@deathbyzergling]

Alright, subscribed. Neat channel!

[@BikeItUK]

Many thanks 🙏🏻🚲

[@smoore5540]

Ever done a Gazelle road bike, just finished recon on mine( not restored had it 30 years!!)

[@BikeItUK]

Hi not done one as yet but Gazelle is on my radar to restore 👍🚲 thanks for the comment all the very best Andy

[@ChrisOhlrich11]

Great vid Andy! Did you say you polished the rims? Were they the original rims?

[@BikeItUK]

They were original rims, I gave the rims a light polish nothing to involved. More of a deep clean 😉 thanks for watching and your supporting comment all the best Andy

[@paddykelly3095]

Wicked resto mate, if it was mine I would put grey sided gumwalls on, any good sites for looking up brochures and info on vintage road bikes? Love these resto vids

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks again for the comment and support check out our site www.bikeituk.club we have a load of brochures on there and it’s getting added to all the time. I need to add the Cannondale ones, I have them just not uploaded them yet. Thanks again Andy

[@paddykelly3095]

Cheers Andy will have a look through, keep up the good work mate top channell

[@LucaVV1900]

Hello, thanks for the vídeo. I have a Cannondale super V 1000 active . I want to rebuild its suspensions (dd50 headshock and fox alps 4 ) , However , I havent found the replacement parts for both of them. Please could you tell me where I could find them ?

[@BikeItUK]

Sorry for the late reply, I generally locate the original brochure make a list then start on eBay. Hope this helps good luck and all the best. Andy

[@SelbyPav]

Nice resto, is this how you measure the frame? Always thought it's measured from the bb to the top tube. All the best

[@BikeItUK]

Hello and thanks for the comment and question. Someone else has also mentioned this and seems to be a little bit of confusion about it. Regarding your question no your not wrong. Looking into this further, older steel Bikes traditionally was measured in this way. However a true measurement is taken now from all three, top tube, down tube and the head tube. Because the geometry of the bike frames have changed over the years it is measured in different ways now. The most simple bike to measure is one with a horizontal top tube. It starts to get complicated when you get a sloping top tube and a spirit level is required. Maybe I need to research some more and do a more in depth video.

[@roastawk]

I just heard the story of how Cannondale was named from an early employee. Joe Montgomery had tasked Phil Myers with obtaining the company's first telephone service. Phil walked over to the nearest payphone, which was at the train station, to call and place the order with the phone company. During that call, he was asked, "What is your company's name?" He realized it did not yet have one, so he looked for quick inspiration, spotted the sign on the train station, read it, and answered, "Cannondale." The early logos were stylized depictions of the Cannondale train station. As time went on , the logo became simpler. By the time this bike was built, the only remnants of the station in the logo were the triangular shape (the roof) and the stripes (the railroad ties). The Cannondale station still exists and has regular service to and from New York City.

[@BikeItUK]

No way! Great information on the Cannondale brand. Enjoyed reading that thanks for tuning in and watching and sharing this. All the very best Andy

[@RaceJan]

Good to see you back at it, crack on :-)

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the support and yes I say Crack On enough so thought it apt. All the very best Andy

[@lacihyde5133]

Wow! great job how did you get the Regida Wheels so shiny?

[@BikeItUK]

Think I just used Sol metal polish. Thanks for watching

[@lacihyde5133]

Thanks so much! I will give it a try on my set.

[@Kinnup7]

Bike stand clamp on the top Tube 😮.

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching

[@geoffpoole9107]

Hi Andy, I'm working on a 1990s Raleigh frame (don't know the model). Apart from trying out with actual wheels, is there a method of working out whether the wheels should be 700C or 27 x 11/4? Good vid mate!

[@BikeItUK]

Hi thanks for the comment, regarding the wheelset the frame should be able to take either. If it was me I’d convert to 700c but this depends on if you have the original brake callipers. Reason being if the frame was originally on 27” they will need longer reach callipers generally. 700c are easier to buy for and if you aren’t to bothered about it being exact then this would be my choice. 👍 I hop this helps all the best and good luck Andy

[@roygardiner2229]

Smashing! It came up a treat! But Andy, I do have a question....at the beginning of the video, when you measured the frame size, you measured the cross-bar, not the down-tube. I always thought when a frame size was quoted (say 54cm.) it was usually from the centre of the cross-bar axis, down the down-tube, to the centre of the bottom bracket. Am I wrong?

[@BikeItUK]

Hi Roy, firstly thanks for watching and all the on going support. Regarding your question no your not wrong. Looking into this further, older steel Bikes traditionally was measured in this way. However a true measurement is taken now from all three, top tube, down tube and the head tube. Because the geometry of the bike frames have changed over the years it is measured in different ways now. The most simple bike to measure is one with a horizontal top tube. It starts to get complicated when you get a sloping top tube and a spirit level is required. Maybe I need to research some more and do a more in depth video.

[@roygardiner2229]

@@BikeItUK Thanks for the info, Andy. My one and only bike is a 1978 Raleigh Grand Prix (Made in England, of course, Worksop perhaps). Steel frame (England), Suntour gears (Japan) and Weinmann brakes (Switzerland). As no doubt you are aware, that bike does have a horizontal cross-bar (top tube, as you call it. I'm showing my age: everybody "when I were a lad" called it a cross-bar :-)). When I bought the bike for $120 (US) at a second-hand bike place I didn't measure anything: I just straddled her, noticed no "unpleasantness in the dangle region", and coughed up the dosh. She's great!

[@dazzasp3]

Brilliant👍

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the support 👍

[@widionugroho7917]

love your vid...keep up...

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the support I hope they help 👍

[@Edward3DFX]

The bike wont be found in the catalogues, they did a lot custom paint jobs back in the day.... nice bike

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for the information on the Cannondale Road Bike Restoration 👍🚲🚲

[@michaelbonade4667]

I like the smaller font Logo on the top tube ....just preference

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching and the comment

[@davidbotterill5001]

Hi. I just came across your videos as I’ve got myself a Team Saeco CAAD3 to restore. There’s something been spilt over the rear triangle. Seems like varnish or something like that. What can I use to dissolve it without ruining the paint?

[@BikeItUK]

Hi thanks for watching regarding your question i would be reluctant to use stripper or thinner. Maybe start off by using a rubbing compound used in the car industry. Depending on how old it is I’ve even picked and peeled it off. I hope this helps, good luck

[@davidbotterill5001]

BikeIt UK Well I’ll see how I get on. I may end up stripping the paint completely off the chain stays and respraying. The rest will be ok.

[@MikeMaryandRusty]

I'm trying to ID the Cannondale that I just bought. I can't find a serial number on it. It's a dark blue H600, but has the v-type frame. It has the click gears and 700c rims with 25mm road tires on it. Any clue on how to date it and see which bike I have? I'm only finding H600's without the v-frame.

[@georgeholmes6099]

Nice video as always! What's the advantage of the dropout design?

[@BikeItUK]

To be honest i'm not really sure, I think what was great about it on a marketing side of things it was new and got lots of people talking and the Cannondale brand known. Thanks for the support pal all the best Andy

[@roastawk]

I’m not sure either, and I own a R500 from the same era. It supposedly made the frame stiffer. It is a stiff ride, much more so than a modern carbon frame.

[@BikeItUK]

@@roastawk Thanks for this every days a learning day. good to hear first hand experience many thanks buddy

[@charleslicha2770]

@@BikeItUK The way I heard it drop out design came about because of a lawsuit with Klein. I have ridden aluminum frames for 30 years. Cannondale and Klein are the best.

[@ocelot2234]

My Girlfriends Dad is the Accountant for Cannondale 😀👍🏻

[@BikeItUK]

😎🚲👍 Thanks for tuning in, all the best Andy

[@markrskinner]

I'm interested to know what fork this has? I've got a '93 2.8 with a Campag Veloce group. It has the "sub one" fork and an oversize steering tube. A light bike back then.

[@Somersets.]

How do you find the Frame model number? Got my dad's vintage CAAD4. The only markings on it are CAAD4, Cannondale, and Handmade in USA. I've checked the vintage Cannondale site and the descriptions of the serial numbers ect don't match the format of mine (found under the bottom bracket) at all. Totally stumped.

[@BikeItUK]

🤔Hi thanks for reaching out, unfortunately I’m not sure myself. Have you posted anything on the Facebook pages, such as retro road bike restorations or Cannondale pages? They are normally a great source of knowledge. I hope this helps

[@n.a.9862]

Hey! What bottom bracket did you use?

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching. Not to sure now. It was a sealed one I know that much

[@turbogears900]

How is the cannondale quick cx c4 hybrid bike?

[@BikeItUK]

Thanks for watching, personally I’ve not had any experience with that one

[@FFSDenny]

I wish that I would had kept my 2.8 that I built up with a 105sc groupset. The gearing was 53/39 x 12/25. That bike was fast.

[@BikeItUK]

Sounds like a nice ride good range of gears there 👍🚲 thanks for tuning in

[@elo0326]

Where do you find these sweet vintage bikes??

[@BikeItUK]

Hi thanks for watching! These bikes 🚲 come from here there and everywhere. This retro Cannondale was obtained through a KZbin viewer. However many others have come from eBay the Scrapman and even the tip. I hope this helps all the best Andy

[@AlexJamez]

if I was selling a good condition cannondale r3000 si caad 5 what do you think I could sell it for? I can't find anything like it on the web. all Ultegra components

[@BikeItUK]

Definitely £350 upwards depending on condition I’d say. Hope this helps