1997 Cannondale H300 Hybrid Touring Bike - 16" / 41cm - GLOSS BLACK
The Bike & Condition Report
So here it is. The barn find! Well, actually it wasn't found in a barn. Just neglected. Was taking up space in the bike rack at work for a couple of years. Luckily the bike at work are in an underground car park, so it was away from the elements. Althought it does look like it has been left out in the rain quite a few times. The guy that rode it left the business ages ago and disn't seem to give a stuff about it. He left it!! We were already short on space for bike parking so I checked with Security and they gave me the go ahead to bring in the bolt cutters and cut the lock off!
A hybrid bike is basically made up of a mountain bike frame and components and with the bigger 700c road bike wheels. So you get the upright riding position with fast wheels and strong components.
So now I have a black bike some rusted handlebars, rusted rear sprockets, rusty chain and rusty chainring. The brakes are real spongy too and it is missing one handlebar grip. The seat is from k-mart and it also uses a grip shift on one side and a trigger shift on the other! All shiny metal parts either have paint peeling of or the metal has weathered and oxidised.
On the plus side it changes in all the gears really well. It is a 21 speed, 3 in the front and 7 in the back. The rear cog has hardly any wear, just some surface rust. Most of the gearing is Shimano so it is quality parts that last. It is a strong quality Cannondale hybrid frame. It is also a touring frame as it has heaps of mounting points on the front fork and also another bottle cage mount under the lower tube. It comes with mounting points for a rear rack too which is good news for me. Most of the rust is surface rust and can be cleaned up and oiled/painted over. The wheel rims andhubs have oxidisation but the spokes are clean and the touring tyres are near new. No bell, and only one reflector on the front.
I've got some work to do to make this thing roadworthy. It's just gonna be a basher to get to work and back. I'll make sure that the gears, brakes and crankset are all in top condition. There are the only things that I will either fix or replace if needed. The rest of the bike will just be kept clean as it will be the daily ride that I can chuck around abit. It is full of scratches but no dings, some deep some not so deep. Lucky it is powdercoated. At least I won't be worried about it too much when leaving it parked, wherever it ends up!
A hybrid bike is basically made up of a mountain bike frame and components and with the bigger 700c road bike wheels. So you get the upright riding position with fast wheels and strong components.
So now I have a black bike some rusted handlebars, rusted rear sprockets, rusty chain and rusty chainring. The brakes are real spongy too and it is missing one handlebar grip. The seat is from k-mart and it also uses a grip shift on one side and a trigger shift on the other! All shiny metal parts either have paint peeling of or the metal has weathered and oxidised.
On the plus side it changes in all the gears really well. It is a 21 speed, 3 in the front and 7 in the back. The rear cog has hardly any wear, just some surface rust. Most of the gearing is Shimano so it is quality parts that last. It is a strong quality Cannondale hybrid frame. It is also a touring frame as it has heaps of mounting points on the front fork and also another bottle cage mount under the lower tube. It comes with mounting points for a rear rack too which is good news for me. Most of the rust is surface rust and can be cleaned up and oiled/painted over. The wheel rims andhubs have oxidisation but the spokes are clean and the touring tyres are near new. No bell, and only one reflector on the front.
I've got some work to do to make this thing roadworthy. It's just gonna be a basher to get to work and back. I'll make sure that the gears, brakes and crankset are all in top condition. There are the only things that I will either fix or replace if needed. The rest of the bike will just be kept clean as it will be the daily ride that I can chuck around abit. It is full of scratches but no dings, some deep some not so deep. Lucky it is powdercoated. At least I won't be worried about it too much when leaving it parked, wherever it ends up!
Specifications
After taking it back home and examining it, and also doing abit of research on the web, I have found out some information. This bike was hand made in the U.S.A. and also welded by hand. The tubing is oversized aluminium for stiffness so there is zero flexing and no loss of power cycling. The pedal turns get transferred directly to the wheels without any loss. So it is a really good frame which I am very pleased about.
Below is a list showing all the components and brands. Everything that has been listed in RED is non original parts:
Frame: CAD1 Cannondale Aluminum Design (hand made in U.S.)
Fork: CAD1 Cannondale Aluminum Design (hand made in U.S.)
Frame Size: 16" / 41cm
Headset: Tange Japan 1" Threaded with four spacers + cable hanger spacer for front brake
Rims: U.S. made SUN RIMS AT18 Aluminum 700C Rims with Advance Brake Track (Front and Rear)
Hubs: Shimano STX RC HB-MC33 VIA-M with Quick Release Hubs
Tyres: 700x35 touring tyres (unknown brand)
Seat/Saddle: Huffy (k-mart seat)
Seat Post: Cannondale Aluminum Clampless Seatpost - 27.2mm
Seat Clamp: CODA Quick Release Seat Clamp
Inner Tubes: Front-presta valve, Rear-shrader valve
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Acera
Front Derailleur: Shimano Acera
Rear Shifter: SRAM Gripshift 7 Speed (works well)
Front Shifter: Shimano Deore LX (works well)
Shifter cables - Unknown brand
Front Chainrings & Crank Arms: Shimano Altus (1 peice)
Rear Sprockets: Shimano
Pedals: Wellgo black plastic platform
Brake Calipers: Centre pull - Dia-Compe
Brake Levers - Dia-Compe or Tektro
Brake Cables - Shimano
Handlebar: Cannondale Hi-Rise
Stem: Cannondale XL Hi-Rise Stem
Bottle Cage Mounts: 2 (above & below lower tube)
Rack Mounts: One on rear, touring mounts on front fork
Below is a list showing all the components and brands. Everything that has been listed in RED is non original parts:
Frame: CAD1 Cannondale Aluminum Design (hand made in U.S.)
Fork: CAD1 Cannondale Aluminum Design (hand made in U.S.)
Frame Size: 16" / 41cm
Headset: Tange Japan 1" Threaded with four spacers + cable hanger spacer for front brake
Rims: U.S. made SUN RIMS AT18 Aluminum 700C Rims with Advance Brake Track (Front and Rear)
Hubs: Shimano STX RC HB-MC33 VIA-M with Quick Release Hubs
Tyres: 700x35 touring tyres (unknown brand)
Seat/Saddle: Huffy (k-mart seat)
Seat Post: Cannondale Aluminum Clampless Seatpost - 27.2mm
Seat Clamp: CODA Quick Release Seat Clamp
Inner Tubes: Front-presta valve, Rear-shrader valve
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Acera
Front Derailleur: Shimano Acera
Rear Shifter: SRAM Gripshift 7 Speed (works well)
Front Shifter: Shimano Deore LX (works well)
Shifter cables - Unknown brand
Front Chainrings & Crank Arms: Shimano Altus (1 peice)
Rear Sprockets: Shimano
Pedals: Wellgo black plastic platform
Brake Calipers: Centre pull - Dia-Compe
Brake Levers - Dia-Compe or Tektro
Brake Cables - Shimano
Handlebar: Cannondale Hi-Rise
Stem: Cannondale XL Hi-Rise Stem
Bottle Cage Mounts: 2 (above & below lower tube)
Rack Mounts: One on rear, touring mounts on front fork
Fixing, Replacing & Servicing
Crankset - UPGRADE: Shimano Deore XT (used)
Previous crankset was a five arm Shimano Altus unit. I noticed a few teeth were broken on the largest chainring and it was mainly covered in surface rust. Also it is a one peice unit which means individual cogs cannor be replaced. There are no bolts holding it together. If one cog dies then the rest go with it. Also the crank arms had heaps of oxidisation on them. Nothing a good clean and polish couldn't fix. However, I decided to remove it and sourced a second hand Shimano Deore MX mountain bike crankset for about $20. Was in good condition and the owner (a regular mountain biker) kept his parts clean and oiled. They are square tapered with the same cog configuration. So it was just a straight out swap and replace. I'll keep the old crankset as a back up as it can still be used.
Pedals - UPGRADE: MSHBKS Alloy Pedals (used)
I had originally put these pedals as a replacement for the plastic ones on my wife's mountain bike. But seeing that she only rides about twice a year, I took them back for my commuter bike. I have removed the plastic wellgo's that came with the bike. They were really beat up almost cracking. These things are scratched up. But the bearings have recently been removed and the pedals have been celaned out and new grease added and put back together. So they look beat up but work as good as new.
Saddle/Seat - UPGRADE: Prologo Kappa Dea (used)
The Prologo is back in business! This was the seat that I originally put on my fixie project but replaced it with another prologo. Kept it just in case, lucky I did! It is a women's specific seat but was fine for me to use on my single speed. The crappy and dirty Huffy k-mart seat that came with the bike has now been replaced with this one and what an improvement it has made!
Grips - UPGRADE: Generic push on grips (used)
The bike came with one grip missing. The other end had the SRAM grip shifter grip still present but with no end cap. I replaced my wife's grips with better lock on ones. So her old grips will go just fine for this bike. I've only put one on but will be looking to replace the othee one when I replace the shifters.
Shifters - UPGRADE: Shimano Tourney SL-TX50 7 Speed (new)
I should probably keep the grip shift and the old Deore LX shifter but they are just looking ratty. The grip shift works really well but I worry abit about climbing hills and putting pressure on the shifter with the palm of my hand. Also some of the numbering is rubbing off the current ones and I like to see what gear I'm in. So I have splashed out a bit and bought a replacement pair of Shimano shifters. They are only budget ones but they do the job and have a display. They are not very big either so don't take up much room. I'm still waiting for these to arrive. They were $30 delivered. Once they get here I'll be looking to get a bike shot to install new gear cabling and will also get them to adjust the front and rear derailleurs to suit the new chainring and this shift system. I tried fiddling with the gearing and cables but am hopeless. Even with you tube instructional videos on my phone on the bench. Leave that to the shop.
Brakes - UPGRADE: Tektro RX 1.0 Braking System & Universal Cable Kit (new)
The current set up on the bike has Dia-Compe centre pull brakes & levers, with cable guides and rotten cabling all over the frame. I hate the way it looks and I also hate the way they work. Real spongy and I tried to adjust them the best I could, but they don't stop well enough for me. Also looks like the front needs another cable hanger to make it work properly. The brake arms also have oxidisation and rust on them. I tried removing one of the more modern brake arm's from my wife's 2003 Malvern Star to see if it would fit the mounting post on the front fork, and it does! I'm sure you have realised by now that I swear by Tektro brakes. So naturally I have ordered braking arms & pads, levers and cabling. These brake arms are only 85mm in length and are abit thinner. More suited for flat bar road bikes or mountain bikes with skinny tyres. Suits this bike fine. I measured everything up and looks like it would fit. All for $60. Not bad. I'll be installing these in a few days time. Still waiting for them to arrive.
Headset - REFURB: Tange 1" Threaded (original)
I removed the headset completely from the frame. It is actually in very good condition, just has alot of surface rust and years of dirt and black dirty grease on it. The bearing cages are looking good and just need a clean and a re-grease. There were four spacers which were really dirty, almost black. I rubbed them a bit with a cloth and they came up looking like new. I have also decided to replace the top cap with a new one from an old 80's headset that I had. It is also a taller top cap so I may not need to use all four of the original spacers. Probably just a couple. Also the bottom cup and one of the top locking nuts were corroded and rusty so I gave them a quick sand and hit them with some matt silver metal paint. Already done the first coat and will do another couple of coats. Its not the best paint job and its not chrome looking like the rest of the headset, but its the colour that I had hanging around in the garage and it'll have to do. At least it will stop rusting and will look a bit neater. Next on the rust busting list will be the handlebars.
Refurbed Headset Now Installed
The headset cups turned out looking great after the sanding and spraying. They went back on the bike. I also only used three of the spacers due to the new top cap being put back on instead of the original. Used heaps of fresh lithuim grease on the bearings after I cleaned them up, before re-installing.
Riser Handlebar and Stem - REFURB
These unit were quite rusted and the paint was flaking too. So I pulled them out and hit them with some paint stripper. Then brushed it off with a wire brush and 400 grit sandpaper. Also used the rotating wire brushes with the drill to get in those hard to reach places on the stem. Took a weekend to prepare and paint with a couple of coats of gloss black. The end result is a handlebar and stem that look like they just came off the production line! I did order a second hand Specialized Ennduro stema and riser handlebar off the web for this bike, but will keep those for an emergency for my fixie. These older bars are looking the goods now and together with the refurbed heaset, finish off the bike nicely. I stuck on the old grips from my wife's mtb too. Still needs brakes and gear shifters on there!
Water Bottle Cage x2 - NEW: Roto Brand (Yellow - Made in Italy)
I needed a bottle cage so went to the local sports store at lunchtime to have a look. One BB bottle cage in silver/black was AUD$14.99!! Walked back to work. Bike shops in the area were selling them for about $10.95 each. So naturally I got online and found these two cages with two free bottles all for AUD$20 delivered. Bought it. I didn't intend on getting two but it was such a good deal. Anyhow, the bike has mounting points for two bottles so I'll just attach both to the frame. Will be handly when I do longer rides and also when I take my son on his tag-along trailer. One for me, one for him! I also like the fact that they are yellow. Too much black and silver on this bike and not enough colour!
Topeak Explorer MTX Universal Pannier Rack
Most days I have to carry my backpack on my back. On the colder days it's not so bad, but when it is not that cold, my back ends up being sweaty and hot. As a result i have to wash my bag when i get home coz the sweat gets through my clothes too. I also didn't like the fact that when I stood up for a climb, I was getting up and leaning forward to get up the hill. This in turn meant that there was less weight over the back wheel to give it more traction on the road. This rack is the solution to my problems! The bike already has the points to attach a rack.
The rack features Topeak's MTX system which will allow for bags to slide on and click into place. I'll look into getting one down the track, but for now I'll just chuck my backpack on top of the rack and secure it down with a bungee chord. At least now if I need to go to the shops to pick something up I can use this carrier and also if I need extra space I could always carry a backpack as well.
The rack features Topeak's MTX system which will allow for bags to slide on and click into place. I'll look into getting one down the track, but for now I'll just chuck my backpack on top of the rack and secure it down with a bungee chord. At least now if I need to go to the shops to pick something up I can use this carrier and also if I need extra space I could always carry a backpack as well.
Kathmandu Pannier Bags
These bags are great. They are a good size. Come in a pair. One can hold all my bike gear like my tools & repair kit, bungee cord, pump, wet weather gear and a couple more spare tubes, with room to spare. The other can house my work clothes, shoes or boots, phone, wallet, keys and all that stuff. Also still with room to spare. Now if I have to bring anything more home from work like paperwork, a laptop, or if I bought something at lunchtime at the shops, I don't have to worry about having room. Also if the bags ever get full, I can just use my back pack too for extra space! Brilliant! No more sweaty back from carrying a backpack around. Here is some of the product detail from the Kathmandu site:
Two pannier bags with reflective detail for cycle commuting. Top loading drawstring closure has large protective flap with two buckle attachments. Bags have a smaller side zipped pocket and internal zipped mesh pocket. Each bag has two upper and one lower hook for attaching to a standard rear cycle pannier rack.
Fabric: 600D Polyester, Each unit Size: 20L 36cm x 36cm, Load capacity: 8kg, Weight: 740g
Two pannier bags with reflective detail for cycle commuting. Top loading drawstring closure has large protective flap with two buckle attachments. Bags have a smaller side zipped pocket and internal zipped mesh pocket. Each bag has two upper and one lower hook for attaching to a standard rear cycle pannier rack.
Fabric: 600D Polyester, Each unit Size: 20L 36cm x 36cm, Load capacity: 8kg, Weight: 740g
Topeak MTX Trunk Dry Bag - Silver/Black
I have bought another bag! Why? Well to be honest I didn't really need it, but just couldn't help myself as it was cheap! This trunk dry bag normally retails for AUD$113 new, but I managed to score it second hand and hardly used for AUD$50! Of course it only has 12 litres of space an really, I could just use one of my panniers to carry only this much, but this bag will come in handy. Particularly for day trips. It is padded really well and is also ultra water proof. Plus it works with my rack, being that it clicks directly into it. No bungee cords or hooks. The MTX system just clicks in and out. The bag also comes with a carry strap. This bag will come in handy for day trips. Can keep food, drink, wallet, keys, mobile, jacket, gloves, lock, whatever. Plus I am looking to get out more on some bike rides with the SLR and this thing will help with protecting the camera from the elements if the weather turns nasty. Such a bargain!
Here are some details from the Topeak site: A QuickTrack compatible TrunkBag featuring DryBag technology. Features: 300/600 diner Waterproof fabric with Sonic Welded seams. Weathertight zippers keep contents absolutely dry. Rigid EVA foam provides protection from road shock. Divided main compartment. Carry handle and shoulder strap included. 3M reflective strip and clip for Topeak Redlite. Size: 380mm long x 240mm wide x 260mm high. Capacity: 12.1 litres. Topeak article number TT9803B. Weight: 930g
Here are some details from the Topeak site: A QuickTrack compatible TrunkBag featuring DryBag technology. Features: 300/600 diner Waterproof fabric with Sonic Welded seams. Weathertight zippers keep contents absolutely dry. Rigid EVA foam provides protection from road shock. Divided main compartment. Carry handle and shoulder strap included. 3M reflective strip and clip for Topeak Redlite. Size: 380mm long x 240mm wide x 260mm high. Capacity: 12.1 litres. Topeak article number TT9803B. Weight: 930g
Bike Dropped Off For Adjustment & Small Service
Update 8/8/2012 - I've done what I need to do. The bike has now been dropped off to the local bike shop. Well, they're not local to my house but local to my work. So I dropped it off on the way in. These guys specialise in older bikes and parts. I got them to supply some parts for my fixie build as that bike was from 1987. This one is from 1997 so it is not that old but I know this shop will take care of me. Basically I'm getting the LBS to adjust and align my front and rear derailleurs, and make sure that the gear install has been done correctly. I have no idea of what to do when it comes to gearing. They don't think it will be necessary, but will check anyway to see if I require a new chain and cassette and will also give it a small service. The whole process will take one day. I dropped it off this morning at 9am and will be picking it up the next day at 3:30pm. Once I get it home I'll attach my rear rack to it and I'll be ready for my Friday morning commute the next day!
Service Complete and Ready To Roll!
Well got the bike back from the shop and it now shifts really well. I have also added my rear pannier rack to it, attached my front and rear lights and also my bell. A keen eye will also notice that I have the head stem adaptor attached now and a different handlebar. Yes I know, I refurbed the other ones, but I didn't really like the height that they were at. I'll save those bars for the mixte. I had the headstem adaptor ready to go on the mixte frame but used it for this bike instead. Picked up a second hand Specialised Enduro riser handlebar and chunky stem which sat a bit lower and were lighter too. They were a bit scratched up but cleaned them up good and cut them down abit more at either end with the hacksaw. My existing handlebar grips, levers and shifter mounts cover up the scratches (which aren't that bad) so it looks great. The whole setup is just the right height now. The bike looks good, for a beater, and I'm looking forward to the old super strong Cannondale taking me on my trips to work and back, and anything else, perhaps even a bit off road. It is a cross/tourer bike after all.
First Trip To Work - Cannondale H300
Well, did my first trip into the office this morning on the 'Dale'. Freezing cold morning too - 10 degrees!! I had not ridden in two months and had also stacked on a few kilos. Lets just say that it wasn't easy. I had to use the gears quite abit. For someone that was previously riding a single speed quite regularly, this was a major dissapointment for me. Don't get me wrong, the bike worked well, it was me that was unfit. But lets talk about the bike. The gear shifting was good. The Tourney shifters are abit touchy and you need to be gentle with them otherwise it will skip a cog or two, but I got used to it halfway through the ride. The front wheel is not as true as I thought, as a small part of the rim rubbed on the left brake pad everytime the wheel spun to that section. So I may have to tighten the spokes abit down the track. Carried my bags effortlessly using the rack and I got to work fine. On the way home it was raining so got abit drenched, but the bike performed great. Still need to get some mudguards though! Below are a couple of pics, one showing the bike just after I arrived at work and the other locked up in the racks. This is a great bike and I am happy with it.
A Day of Kite Flying!
On the weekend it was a real windy day. My wife's aunt had bought my son a really good kite about a year ago and we thought we'd use the opportunity. Tried to fly it in the front yard but it kept hitting the house and a palm tree. So I hooked up my sons Pacific Tag-A-Long trailer which I bought second hand about 2 yrs ago for $30. Completely pulled it apart, cleaned, checked and re-greased everything, and put it back together. Works a treat. Has a 20" wheel with knobbly rubber. I also added a handlebar mounted bottle cage for him. Attached the trailer to the Cannondale. It clears the rear rack which is great. Attached one pannier bag to the rack to carry the kite in. Then we rode to the park and seized the windy day with some serious kite flying. Was a good day out. Both bikes handled it well. Even rode on grass, sand and rocky clay. It performed well. The ride over all felt a lot better compared to the times we used the trailer with our mountain bikes. This year my wife and I will be entering the spring cycle again but this time we'll have my son along for the ride using this setup. We'll do the 25km route instead of the 55km usual route that I do. Only because I know both of them will be wanting to go home by then. I may send them on their way at that checkpoint then continue on my fixie for the rest of the way. Just need someone to drive our car for the day to carry the rack with the bikes!
1/9/2012 - Email Request - Brake & Gear Installation Pics
Recently I received an email from a web surfer and fellow H300 owner, asking if I could include some better pics of the Shimano Tourney & Tektro v-brake installation & cabling setup. He is looking to do the same conversion. Well Allan, here are your pictures. Hope it helps. The v-brakes fitted fine with no issue to the mounts on the fork and also to the rear. Also the new cabling kit I bought did not come with the shifter cables, just the black cable housings and all other parts needed. This wasn't necessary anyway as the new shifters came with cables and all fittings, including shimano housings, end caps and ferrules etc. But I did end up using the brake cables and housings in the no name kit. Shifters work great. Needs to be noted if you are replacing centre pull brakes with v-brakes, you need to replace your original brake levers too. They will not work with v-brakes. Luckily my v-brakes came in a full kit with levers too. So the whole lot was switched over.
Seatpost & Saddle Security
I'm able to lock down everyting on the bike but my seatpost is a quick release and could easily be stolen. So I surfed around the web and found this quick solution. Not completely theft proof but enough to deter someone. Basically an old bike chain (saved from the Roadmaster mtb that I turned into a stool) and an old cut up tube that I had patched a couple of times but then got another flat. Also needed to use my chain tool. Got the chain to the right length, put it inside the tube, attached to the seat post and then to the rear of the frame and put the chain back together with the chain tool. Also put in a few cable ties to narrow it up as I still wanted my rear seat post mounted LED light to be seen. All up it cost me nothing, is a bit ugly but then again that may come in handy and be an added deterrent. Seems to work well. Now the bike was ready.
The 'Dale' Parked and Secured at The Train Station
I did a course in the city this week, so wasn't cycling into work. The closest train station is a bus ride away and then I'd have to take a train into Sydney city and get off at Town Hall station. I didn't want to have to buy a weekly bus pass as well as a weekly train ticket too. Would have ended up costing me around $90 all up. So I thought I'd spend half the cash on a train ticket only and cycle to the station. I checked out the bike racks there the weekend before and they seemed ok. So on the Friday I took my big Kryptonite NY d-lock and flex cable home with me from work. When I got home I removed the rear pannier rack to save some weight as it was going to be a quick ride to the station and I was using my backpack for my course materials and d-lock anyway. As I had never left my bike locked up like this out in public I was abit worried. Also it was in a commuter carpark which basically is telling potential theives that I will be nowhere near the bike for the rest of the day so take all the time you need! Luckily this rack was in full view from the station platform and also from a nearby taxi rank so if anyone did anything, it would be seen. I was slow on the first day locking it up as I has to unpack things, put the lock/s on properly, check it, unroll my pants back down, repack my bag, put away my key & helmet. Get my ticket out etc. Plus while on the train I would worry about whether I locked it up properly! But by the third day I was doing it all in a flash and was standing on the platform waiting for my train and it became second nature by then. Each time I did the trip from my house to the racks to the platform, I reduced my time. Note the d-lock is through the frame, rack and rear wheel and the cable is through the front wheel and then attached to the d-lock bar before locking the d-lock. Below are a couple of pics I took on my last day when I got back to the rack. Have a look at all the d-locks and chains permanently locked up there. They look pretty nasty too. I still carried mine. Was bloody heavy but at least it gave me abit of a workout in my backpack when climbing. The bike also did a great job to get me to and from the station everyday. The Cannondale is really starting to grown on me. Definately preferring it to the Trek!
For Sale - One Cannondale H300 CAAD1 Hybrid!
This bike was going good for me until I spotted a better one on gumtree! Yes, I know. I've caught the bug again! See 'Commuter Bike (Reynolds 531)' for more info on my latest steed. Rang the owner and organised a time to look at it. Gave my self a window of 6 days. Put the Cannondale on ebay for 5 days and started it at $100. Considering that I got it for free, I'd say anything would be a profit! There were about 40 people on ebay watching it and I got a lot questions too. I removed the rear rack and the lights prior to putting it online.
Update 14/11/2012: Sold for AUD$177.50 to a very nice girl.
Update 14/11/2012: Sold for AUD$177.50 to a very nice girl.