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I found another interesting Cannondale - I fully expect a pile on of derision as it's a barking mad little Saeco. I had to bribe the guy a dollop to post this, which was up for £200 collection... it's odd, I'm odd. 650c wheels 52cm frame.
I have short legs and usually find 52cm set up as modern bikes just too big so this should balance out. Apparently it was something to do with time trialling the 650 wheel thing, rigidity and aero and less rotational weight/overlap. I also think with the smaller wheels and normalish frame it looks less like I've joined the circus.
I've bought new black conti tyres for this, and a quality black bottle cage. I'll also be popping on the egg beaters I got the other week. If I like it I might get spendy on wheels and gears but realise it's diminishing returns on old bikes like this. Plans immediately are to ride for shits and giggles, and If I don't get on with it I can sell it for what I paid, if I do like it, I'll invest as it's only for me rather than selling on at a loss.
I know getting 650c tyres is a right old pain and you can have 23c or 23c, but it interests me and it might make a cool commuter. Just an update from my 2.8 disaster the other week... I know it's not readers wives this, but thought I'd keep you posted...