Aug 03 2008
1986 Cannondale ST-500
I picked up my 1986 Cannondale ST 500 in Emporia, KS at Pedal Revolution for around $300. That was back in 2002. Here’s a picture of it as it appeared in the bike shop:
And here’s what it looks like now:
The Cannondale ST500 was my first bike ever equipped with clipless pedals, and as Murphy’s Law is always near, I wrecked on my first day because I couldn’t figure out how to get out of the pedals. Eventually, I got used to them, and later added original Baggins Bags: the Baggins Candy Bar Bag and Baggins Banana Bag, piggy-backing on a Brooks B.17 saddle. Mmm. Leather.
I have one too! I think mine is an 83 model,but really can’t tell what year, wish there was a way to tell. I think these were their first road bikes (touring) Can you tell me how you figured out the year of manufacture? thanks. ron
Hi Ron, there is a great resource at Vintage Cannondale that can help you identify the year your Cannondale was made. Follow the link to vintagecannondale.com and click on Info/Serial Numbers.
Ron, to answer your wish for manufacture info=== ser # located on chainstay,is as follows——— ##=frame size ######=month,day,year ###=build sequence. I’ve got an 86 an love it. that vintage cannondale site is very good info sourcing.
Micheal: I have an st 500 too which I really love. The changes you made to yours are amazing. I hope you will share what was necessary to change the drivetrain so I can keep mine running in the future. Thank you for your time. David