It's this a keeper?

[Roller]

Hello, I'm a relative amateur and was recently given this bike by me stepfather. It has a busted headshock but despite some cracky tires and rusty looking gears it seems to work well. Is it worth fixing the headshock and sprucing the rest up over tube, or should I try to sell it and move on?

 

[AuroraSaab]

Are you in the USA? Here in the UK Cannondale is considered a quality brand and even used bikes are not cheap due to stock shortages and high demand. You would easily sell that bike in the UK.

If you like the bike and it's a good size for you though, why not keep it? It all depends how much it would cost you in parts to fix up, compared to what a decent used bike would cost to buy. Labour costs nothing and it's a good brand.

 

[Grant Fondo]

Hello, I'm a relative amateur and was recently given this bike by me stepfather. It has a busted headshock but despite some cracky tires and rusty looking gears it seems to work well. Is it worth fixing the headshock and sprucing the rest up over tube, or should I try to sell it and move on?

Remember those! 'USA Made' sticker? Sun rims? I would be lavishing lots of care and attention then keeping

 

[aj101]

These were really good in their day - the headshok has to be serviced by a proper mechanic though, the boot should be easy enough to get hold of for about 20USD on ebay. Very stiff, very fast XC bikes.

 

[MichaelW2]

Is it for riding or collecting. May have more vintage value at some point.

 

[Grant Fondo]

Is it for riding or collecting. May have more vintage value at some point.

Not sure @Roller is still around? That generation of Cannondales seem quite rare in UK, bought mine overseas. If the frame is sound they are good buys, but need a close looking over. That tubing is wafer thin

 

[Roller]

I think I will be looking to sell it and acquire something newer and and more simple <$3-400. Thank you for your guidance.

 

[Grant Fondo]

I think I will be looking to sell it and acquire something newer and and more simple <$3-400. Thank you for your guidance.

Ok, but for that money it will be a pale immitation of your Cannondale.