Great bike! I still have mine. I purchased it at a US Military PX store in Berlin in 91. I was 16 at this time. My first ever Mountain Bike I could never let it go.
I've got the SM2000 full deore XT, I've kept it as original as possible and even got some nice 580mm carbon bars for it ,it's the flagship of my bike collection.
I bet those are original rims. The story going around now is that rim brakes eat through rims. Maybe, but it takes a long time. This one has had 33 years. Next time you hear that one from someone selling you disk brakes, just smile. Good restoration.
Yes and it is certainly true. I've had rims crack, once I put air in the tire, but you can usually see the wear on the rim surface becoming all concave. So it certainly won't stop me from giving rim brakes a 2nd life 👍
Hello greetings from Portugal! I've noticed that you're a fan of Cannondale bikes from the 90s. I am too. I even have a road-going Cannondale Cad 3 that I love. I would like to leave an idea for a video. How about converting a Cannondale Cad3 Cross from the late 90s early 2000s with the frame ready for disc brakes, converting with 27.5 wheels and gravel handlebars, taking advantage of the comfort of the faty suspension. A few years ago I converted a hybrid gravel bike and I love the bike, but I would really like to do it with a Cannondale but I never found one for sale. It's just an idea for a video. I really enjoy watching your videos! A hug from Portugal
In the process of doing a similar build to a 1993 Cannondale M500. My last name is Gebhardt, now i have to get that chainring! Did you use the original shimano crank arms?
Franky, I don't recall... Had it for a while and it's about time I replace it, but I've been dreading the process of finding one I like just as much... 😅
Well, opinions on that vary a lot! There are many people out there that believe you should never do anything to mess with the original paint and all scratches and paint chips are part of the frame's life and history. You may have heard people say "it's only original once". It can also be very tricky do get a good color match and if you don't, it tends to look quite bad. We also blast and repaint frames, but we always make that decision on a case by case basis.
Penetrating oils are kind of a waste of time and money. If you think about it there’s no way any liquid product is going to help in any way breaking the bond on seized steel/steel or steel/aluminum parts (unless perhaps you let it soak for DAYS). It may help reduce friction a little bit once the bond is broken by force, but still not worth it.
@@bottoncino_bicycles Maybe try it and see if you notice any difference after a while? I’ve stopped using penetrating oils and I can still undo stubborn bolts just fine, definitely cannot tell the difference between using it vs not using it. Check out Project Fam’s video on penetrating oils. In the end it all boils down to *minute* differences in torque and even after letting the stuff soak for hours and hours. Certainly not the normal scenario when building a bike.
Great bike! I still have mine. I purchased it at a US Military PX store in Berlin in 91. I was 16 at this time. My first ever Mountain Bike I could never let it go.
That's really cool! 💚
Loved the build all the way up to the yellow cable housing lol
Haha, yeah, I figured not everyone would be on board with that 😅🤷♂️
I've got the SM2000 full deore XT, I've kept it as original as possible and even got some nice 580mm carbon bars for it ,it's the flagship of my bike collection.
That is awesome! Hope you still ride it every now and then! 😎
@@bottoncino_bicycles Yep! It gets ridden on easy XC trails and gravel.
love your build man❤
Thank you! 🙏
I bet those are original rims. The story going around now is that rim brakes eat through rims. Maybe, but it takes a long time. This one has had 33 years. Next time you hear that one from someone selling you disk brakes, just smile. Good restoration.
Yes and it is certainly true. I've had rims crack, once I put air in the tire, but you can usually see the wear on the rim surface becoming all concave. So it certainly won't stop me from giving rim brakes a 2nd life 👍
I love those dhs Maxxis tires!
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Great detailed videos. Definitely gonna buy one in the future.
Thank you! 💚 haha, well, you know where to find us! 😉
Hello greetings from Portugal! I've noticed that you're a fan of Cannondale bikes from the 90s. I am too. I even have a road-going Cannondale Cad 3 that I love. I would like to leave an idea for a video. How about converting a Cannondale Cad3 Cross from the late 90s early 2000s with the frame ready for disc brakes, converting with 27.5 wheels and gravel handlebars, taking advantage of the comfort of the faty suspension. A few years ago I converted a hybrid gravel bike and I love the bike, but I would really like to do it with a Cannondale but I never found one for sale.
It's just an idea for a video.
I really enjoy watching your videos!
A hug from Portugal
Ola! Thank you for watching and thanks for the video idea. However, we don't really do suspension bikes or disc brakes to be honest... 🙄
Faço igual a vc, na medida do possível, pq aqui no Brasil está tudo muito caro!! Like e inscrito
Awesome! Thank you for subscribing! 💚
In the process of doing a similar build to a 1993 Cannondale M500. My last name is Gebhardt, now i have to get that chainring! Did you use the original shimano crank arms?
Very cool frame! Haha, yes, you sure do! Yup, they come in 110 and 94 mm BCD, so compatible with all vintage Shimano mtb crank arms 👍
Great build! Just got done with a Giant Iguana rigid frame. Going to pick up your bikes twin to start next week. What size were those Maxxis tires?
Thank you! Sounds exciting!
They are 26×2.15. Parts are all linked in the video description
Hey man where do you get the polishing attachment from? Cant find anything like it anywhere in the UK
Franky, I don't recall... Had it for a while and it's about time I replace it, but I've been dreading the process of finding one I like just as much... 😅
That stand you use to take pics , could you link it please
We don't have that as standard inventory in our shop, but if you want one, just send an email, and I'm sure we can order one in for you 👍
Very nice works there! But why don't you repare these scratches with a Paint??? I would not leave them open and to be noticed as scratches...
Well, opinions on that vary a lot! There are many people out there that believe you should never do anything to mess with the original paint and all scratches and paint chips are part of the frame's life and history. You may have heard people say "it's only original once". It can also be very tricky do get a good color match and if you don't, it tends to look quite bad. We also blast and repaint frames, but we always make that decision on a case by case basis.
The only thing I would of done is bmx style handlebars
I have a steel frameset bike and an aluminium one, steel is so much easier on thee old bum
Haha, whatever keeps you riding! That's the most important thing! 😊
The white wall tires look better.
Yeah, like I said in the video, I liked them a lot, too
Penetrating oils are kind of a waste of time and money. If you think about it there’s no way any liquid product is going to help in any way breaking the bond on seized steel/steel or steel/aluminum parts (unless perhaps you let it soak for DAYS).
It may help reduce friction a little bit once the bond is broken by force, but still not worth it.
Experience tells me otherwise. But yes, soaking certainly helps
@@bottoncino_bicycles Maybe try it and see if you notice any difference after a while? I’ve stopped using penetrating oils and I can still undo stubborn bolts just fine, definitely cannot tell the difference between using it vs not using it.
Check out Project Fam’s video on penetrating oils. In the end it all boils down to *minute* differences in torque and even after letting the stuff soak for hours and hours. Certainly not the normal scenario when building a bike.
I’m a car mechanic, you could not be more wrong.