After not having a bike for many years (last bike was early 1970's Schwinn Continental) I just purchased a 1986 Cannondale R700 on craigslist for $190. It is black with gold components. I took it to a bike shop to get pedals and was told bike was some special model. Local bike shop tech also said for my use I should look for clincher rims and threaded hub wheels to replace the present hub/ Mavic GP4 rim combo. He suggested used because new would be too expensive.
Can someone tell me if I got a reasonable deal on the bike? Can anybody tell me if this bike is some kind of special model? (Search of frame # on vintage Cannondale site revealed nothing). Does anyone have some recommendations for replacement wheels so I can use clincher tires?
I'm 58 and got the bike for recreational use-knees don't like running too much anymore. Thanks.
Can someone tell me if I got a reasonable deal on the bike? Can anybody tell me if this bike is some kind of special model? (Search of frame # on vintage Cannondale site revealed nothing). Does anyone have some recommendations for replacement wheels so I can use clincher tires?
I'm 58 and got the bike for recreational use-knees don't like running too much anymore. Thanks.