Here is my latest build, a renovation of a classic Cannondale Killer V800 frame using some of my favourite components and some custom touches that i'm a bit in love with...
Its not perfect, it won't be liked by everyone - but hey!
Donor frame:
[IMG] https://photos.app.goo.gl/XMpUnDjaC1uNqSyc8 [/IMG]
Disc mount added:
[IMG] https://photos.app.goo.gl/FexHu5uhk73PkzR39 [/IMG]
Knackered rivet removed and replaced with new one"
[IMG] https://photos.app.goo.gl/kJhmz52ajwUJqoMGA [/IMG]
Lefty test fit (no headset - just to see what it would look like)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/KbZrnKnX9jJBztkt7
Paint removed:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/k1iQynY36qqyKMWv7
In primer:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/WbjBJYqpC3W7fxDX8
Back from paint (free paint job):
https://photos.app.goo.gl/nA9mhpxhZsxKpabV8
Oops! (accidentally bought another)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/58n2PvGcfMfRhk3w8
Here we go!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/53pDg5tPA7XLTgVK9
Thats not how you paint a lefty!?
https://photos.app.goo.gl/TDqSZhshbCJCmuoLA
Custom graphics on - Cannondale 2020 MY Font (thanks to retro decals):
https://photos.app.goo.gl/MQd2zUVydm7uJCGV8
Headset in:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/MQd2zUVydm7uJCGV8
Bottom bracket in (made of cheese but 30mm axle!)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/CxmuFCWzbt1Qbcqd8
Decided on 10 speed over 11 speed mainly to keep costs down:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/7pVH85iDcoySrfhy7
Rolling chassis:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/CDX9Cb1bdXrhG1pG7
Raceface turbine cinch cranks (and cheapo temp. pedals)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/AJw4SEaEk9LSrkA87
That hubs a bit fancy (shame about the brakes)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/8biJVNHVsNfo5hsX8
Fluid so old it had gone brown:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1XATKWn7QUK96scS8
Why thank you project321 for your tidings and solutions:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/vg3XyUEN2Ds8n7SB8
Full build:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/JnPAvvQu1m47HKzV6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/umDxnjEZUbYHwy2E8
https://photos.app.goo.gl/XUo4rY89HzmiHPoTA
https://photos.app.goo.gl/NxAB1hHr5tgc1fUa7
https://photos.app.goo.gl/iaEZdegzwEt7m6bD9
https://photos.app.goo.gl/EbMhSXBxdw9Wi3sk6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/2GsYkegWap3D28CT7
https://photos.app.goo.gl/kqpjHbT5GUnQ7Lj9A
https://photos.app.goo.gl/w73PbSLon5osFufi6
I like that. A lot.
very nice, well done! proper geometry 🙂
Thanks for the love, not sure how to work the photos properly tho 😀
Looks great, when I finally found the whole bike photos! Nicely done!
Very nice indeed!
Tidy. What would a 27.5 wheel on the front do, do you reckon? Or is it at the limit of what's sensible on the head tube....
I might even try a set of 27.5 in the future
Have you retro-biked it?
I will do!
I had one of the polished Killer Vs back in the day. They're still cool (and I might have got a bit more for it on Retrobike these days). But all the different standards and sizes made it too much of a headache to update. Looks like you've done a great job though.
Looks awesome!
Although not sure Id trust a welded on disk mount on an aluminium frame. Would something like the a2z addapter not have fit?
I tried the a2z adapter and they don’t fit the frame because of the beefy seat stay.
That weld isn’t going anywhere. We’ve made sure!
That is top quality work, just lovely!
I love this frame. Very rare. Produced only for three years. 97-99.
Pitty it didn't live up to disc brakes.