Identifying an older Cannondale road bike

I'm trying to determine the model number of a Cannondale road racing
bike that was made in the late 80's. The serial number, which is
engraved on the chainstay is 54021787135. I can't find any other
numbers at all on the bike frame. Any help on this is greatly
appreciated.

Rod H.

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I'm trying to determine the model number of a Cannondale road racing
bike that was made in the late 80's. The serial number, which is
engraved on the chainstay is 54021787135. I can't find any other
numbers at all on the bike frame. Any help on this is greatly
appreciated.

Rod H.

I have a catalog that was put out when I got my 1987 Cannondale. If you can
tell me the colors or something else--like parts, that would help.

Pat in TX

I just went through the same thing with my older cannondale - The
information you're looking for is in the serial number:

54021787135 - your bike is a 54cm built February 17, 1987. Believe it or
not, my serial number is 54021787121 - looks like it was built shortly
before yours! Based on what I found out about mine, it's a SR500. I have a
pdf of the 1987 catalog if you're interested.

Doug



"Rod" wrote in message
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I'm trying to determine the model number of a Cannondale road racing
bike that was made in the late 80's. The serial number, which is
engraved on the chainstay is 54021787135. I can't find any other
numbers at all on the bike frame. Any help on this is greatly
appreciated.

Rod H.

(Doug) wrote:
I just went through the same thing with my older cannondale - The
information you're looking for is in the serial number:

54021787135 - your bike is a 54cm built February 17, 1987. Believe it or
not, my serial number is 54021787121 - looks like it was built shortly
before yours! Based on what I found out about mine, it's a SR500. I have a
pdf of the 1987 catalog if you're interested.

Hey, cool... I had an '88 SR500, built later in 1987 (I bought it that
fall just after the model year change). Good bike! Lasted me 'til 1998
and it would've lasted me longer if it hadn't been for that Oldsmobile.

I replaced it with a 1998 XR800 cyclocross bike. Had to stick with the
trusty 105 components.

-Dan

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