1990 Giant Cadex 980 C, Carbon Monostay 57cm L, 2x8 speed Shimano 600 Groupset - £250 (in New Cross SE14 )

Hi all!

It's been a while I have sold a bike on here - so I thought I would start the year right.

I am selling this 1990 Giant Cadex 980 C carbon road bike, which I have just rebuilt & "serviced".

The frameset is in fantastic shape considering its 32 years of age, some light bubbles under the lacquer but no damage or issues.
The frame is made of carbon tubes & alu lungs, with a lovely rear monostay. I seem to remember people on here like monostays!

Size is 57cm for the top tube (centre to centre), seat tube is 56cm (ctc) so that corresponds to a Size Large (L), suitable for someone around 5ft11 - 6ft1 ish. Just too big for me!

The bike originally had an early 2x7 speed Shimano 105 groupset with downtube shifters, I have replaced it with a Shimano 6400 "600 TriColor" 2x8 speed groupset with brifters.

I fitted new gear & brake cables (inner & outer), new bar tape, regreased the bottom bracket and headset, trued the wheels. Seatpost, stem, bb all move freely and the bike is kept indoors.

Tyres, chain brake pads are very lightly used so it has good years ahead!

Works well enough, apart from the front derailleur which is a knackered triple braze that needs replacing as it has way too much play and misses most shifts. I do have a spare Shimano TriColor double front derailleur that I bought on eBay & is included in the sale (for you to fit).

The bar tape, although NOS, did not like spending the summer heatwave in the attic and is crumbling. I have a roll of plain black tape that you can have.

Test rides & pick up from London SE14 (nearest station New Cross).

Price wise I am after £275 -> £250 , which I think is fair - but as always not everyone might share my views. Happy to take cash / bank transfer / crypto.

As this is a 32 years old bike, no warranty or guarantee implied. Sold as seen.

Any questions, please ask!

Cheers

Vince

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Actually, pretty please, show us a pic.

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Thats a nice build Vince .

Thank you, it's a lovely bike to ride, just too big for me!

Spare FD & bar tape included in the sale

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I do so miss my Cadex 980c. Was stolen in Berkhamsted and my heart was broken
Gorgeous ride, have a bump & GLWS

Such a nice bike! And great price!! I am tempted but man I am packed with bikes atm haha

Happy to take £200 for the frameset.

This is still available and I can drop off in London if needed

Price drop to £250

Now moved to eBay