HHSMTB's

I know how it can go, it can become a money pit really quickly! I've blown too much money on my Cannondale
I just think you've been really overcharged, and perhaps taken advantage of.
The wheelset is ultra rare because it was ultra crap, if I remember right they weigh about 2600gr. The cost of the frame,paint job and forks is crazy, you could of found a nos Super V 2000 frameset for less. I'd retrobike, you might make more back if you split it there and good luck
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I certainly believe you have ‘blown’ a lot, it can end up being a very expensive hobby after a good days trolling, through site after site, only to find that the item you really need is now out of stock.
It takes a long time to properly investigate everything, like the CPC (Cheap Powder Coating) option.
I can’t tell you how pleased with the quality of my frame, you definitely get what you pay for.
Car spraying companies want £500+ just to spray a hard tail & forks, where as I have had forks, front triangle, 2x swing arms, 2x wheels & 2 sets of stickers for £600, pretty dam good deal, hell yeah.
Sure, if you want skimp on the paintworks & cover up dents, cracks & famous metal filler, go right ahead & spend all of a tenner, it’ll look quite special, in the dark. One super thick gloopy covering of mess is not what I had envisaged for this Cannondale & I’m so glad I opted for the best. I’ve seen countless ‘top notch’ bikes totally ruined by a bad paint job.
I agree, the wheels are not adequate for heavy XC riding but they are not only light, true & smooth, they are rare, and rare means ‘loads a money’!. On a serious note, I wanted wheels that were in keeping with the age of the frame & also the Moto FR 120 forks, they are all manufactured between 1995 & 1998.
Thanks very much for the advice, it’s always great to have help promoting my items that are for sale.
Is your Cannondale project, a Super V by any chance? I do hope we get to see your spectacular creation once it’s completed?
Break it for parts? Hmmm have you seen a few items here that you would like for yourself? But yes it may well get broken down but that’s cool & then on to the next project. I personally don’t think that 5k is a lot of money for a bike nowadays but I suppose £50 is a lot to someone that is skint.