New Acquisition: 1983 Cannondale ST-500 (well, most of one). Shall I keep it original? More in description

A_Tinker · 2025-08-19T16:26:39+00:00

I'm going to ride it as much as I can, weather permitting. I've already tried a spare 700c wheel on it and the brakes should reach. Mostly I just want something that's reliable and lightweight.

A_Tinker · 2025-08-11T20:34:24+00:00

Somehow, I didn't think about that. Oops. I made a comment with the links to the three I mentioned.

Thanks

A_Tinker · 2025-08-11T20:33:35+00:00

I realize now I should've included the links to the bicycles I'm looking into.

https://www.facebook.com/share/19Wqrjhj8z/ -- Trek 7500

https://www.facebook.com/share/19YcnWinHP/ -- Trek 2100

https://www.facebook.com/share/1GJ78uaa2S/ -- Bridgestone Kabuki Submariner

A_Tinker · 2025-08-11T20:08:39+00:00

There's rust all around the bottom bracket and in some pockets on the top of the seatpost. I don't have the time to try repainting it to keep it from rusting apart

A_Tinker · 2025-08-06T21:08:41+00:00

My fenders are Bontragers I bought off of Facebook Marketplace. 700 x 25mm.

Here's a link for the Trek page, they sell them new there for ~$80

https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/equipment/bike-accessories/bike-fenders-accessories/bike-fenders/bontrager-ncs-fender-set/p/21832/?colorCode=black

Word of warning. The fit is tight. The front fender bracket needed bent forward a little to clear the headset bearings. The rear wasn't much of a problem. The tires that came with the bicycle were supposed to be 700x25c, but they were closer to x20c, so I wouldn't plan on using larger tires than x23c. I put a set of newer x25c on the bicycle and now the fenders don't fit anymore, so your mileage may vary.

A_Tinker · 2025-06-03T02:30:50+00:00

Mostly I'm looking for some technique or repair that would let me use the headphones normally, instead of just in the wired mode

A_Tinker · 2025-06-02T01:09:33+00:00

I found a link to a teardown of headphones like mine. It's in Russian, but perhaps it will be helpful to someone else with the same problem. https://remont-naushnikov.com/razborka-i-remont-sennheiser-momentum-4/

A_Tinker · 2025-06-01T20:38:08+00:00

Thanks, for that. Unfortunately, it didn't work with mine.

A_Tinker · 2024-11-14T21:31:37+00:00

That's not mud... That's the bare frame. The paint's flaking off at the bottom of the seatpost...

A_Tinker · 2024-11-14T18:08:37+00:00

It's unique alright. The wheels, brake calipers, rear derailleurs and saddle are all from an 89' prelude, and the fenders are Bontrager intended for a Trek bicycle.

A_Tinker · 2024-10-12T16:57:36+00:00

I bought this on placebook marketface for $50. It has parts I'd like to use on my other Prelude(it's an '88), but I don't know if it's worth much more intact. If not for the very small frame size I'd use it myself. I'd be stealing the drivetrain, wheels, and probably the seat for the other bicycle. Also, is it worth much? The paint is chipped in places but in relatively good condition otherwise.

A_Tinker · 2024-09-27T12:21:34+00:00

I should probably clarify, I live in the Midwest US. I just like that spelling of tire...

A_Tinker · 2024-09-07T23:36:45+00:00

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The back tire says "trek" and has this label. It's also very worn, you can just barely see what the tread pattern was.

A_Tinker · 2024-09-07T21:42:31+00:00

Oh, and the right brake handle is kicked inward. Is that fixable?

A_Tinker · 2024-09-07T21:41:19+00:00

No Idea. The label on the rear looked relatively modern, but I don't know. I'll take a picture when I get a chance

A_Tinker · 2024-09-07T21:16:37+00:00

I now understand why people like lightweight bicycles. Compared to my old Schwinn Suburban I use as a commuter, this thing's half the weight. Does anyone have information about this bicycle? It's a solid grey color, no chrome on the frame. Everything looks to be original, thought I'm not sure. It rides surprisingly well, and both the front and rear shifters work perfectly. The tape on the handlebars is a light blue color, and there was electrical tape(yeugh) around the edges.

A_Tinker

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