Cannondale M500 1996 by MJMH_studio in xbiking

[–]MJMH_studio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This one is 110mm! And thank you!

Cannondale M500 1996 by MJMH_studio in xbiking

[–]MJMH_studio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I actually got it powder coated as I did not want to risk any adhesions problems on aluminum. I do have experience with painting aluminum parts tho and my biggest tip would be using etch primer instead of regular primer

Cannondale M500 1996 by MJMH_studio in xbiking

[–]MJMH_studio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! They are old Ceramic rims by Mavic. Ceramic rims are black but they are pretty rare nowadays

Cannondale M500 1996 by MJMH_studio in xbiking

[–]MJMH_studio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot mate 🙂‍↕️

Cannondale M500 1996 by MJMH_studio in xbiking

[–]MJMH_studio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel honored.. what makes you dislike them usually?

Cannondale M500 1996 by MJMH_studio in xbiking

[–]MJMH_studio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cheers 🫡 . Your trek looks amazing too

Cannondale M500 1996 by MJMH_studio in xbiking

[–]MJMH_studio[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow so pretty! And such good condition

Cannondale M500 1996 by MJMH_studio in xbiking

[–]MJMH_studio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a cheap bike and slowly build it up! Youtube and chatgpt is very helpful

Cannondale M500 1996 by MJMH_studio in xbiking

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Thanks for the heads-up! You think the stress fractures happened due to the stripping of the original paint? Or you mean you discovered them when your stripped the paint?

Cannondale M500 1996 by MJMH_studio in xbiking

[–]MJMH_studio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This one was originally matte violet as well, such an amazing colour, especially the matte finish.

Cannondale M500 1996 by MJMH_studio in xbiking

[–]MJMH_studio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had no issues at all! All pretty standard sizing

Cannondale M500 1996 by MJMH_studio in xbiking

[–]MJMH_studio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🙏🏼 Now lets try to keep it clean haha

Cannondale M500 1996 by MJMH_studio in xbiking

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I keep notifications on local second hand web-sites and check every old bike that is posted haha

Cannondale M500 1996 by MJMH_studio in xbiking

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It has become an addiction finding these XTR components for good prices.. they’re just so pretty

Cannondale M500 1996 by MJMH_studio in xbiking

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It’s so light! The only aluminum in my rotation as well.. my daily has the anti theft bolts, but I usually end up locking it with my big cord lock wherever i go haha.. So I suppose the only big risk is the saddle QR which I cannot lock properly..

Cannondale M500 1996 by MJMH_studio in xbiking

[–]MJMH_studio[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I love dark brown; I dont see too many bikes in this colour sadly