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2004 Cannondale Optimo Track

New home in Japan

Frame:
56cm Cannondale CAAD 5 Optimo (Major Taylor Track)

Fork/Headset:
Alpina / FSA

Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
junk / junk

Pedals:
MKS Sylvan / MKS toe clips

Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
junk / EAI 17t

Handlebars/Stem:
Easton EA30 / Deda Zero 100

Saddle/Seatpost:
Fizik Arione / china post

Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Alex to Formula / Panasonic

Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Alex to Formula / Panasonic

More Info:
Got tired of the red/white/black nu-metal paint. The dudes at YNOT (ynotcycle.com) / Gallant (gallantbicycles.com) in Toronto hooked it up with the paint job. Couldn't be happier with how it came out. Last photo is how it looked when it arrived at my door. 15lbs 11oz with clips, Ellipse and Alpina.

Added by dietrootbeer. Last updated over 6 years ago.

As of over 6 years ago, dietrootbeer has indicated that they no longer own this bike.

24 Comments

seilor

seilor says:

do you wanna to sell the frameset?

Posted almost 8 years ago

dietrootbeer

dietrootbeer says:

I would, yes - where are you located?

Posted almost 8 years ago

seilor

seilor says:

i am in brazil, but i have address on US

Posted almost 8 years ago

igobackwardsHNL

igobackwardsHNL says:

def looks better!

Posted almost 9 years ago

inspktr

inspktr says:

This is pure sex. The colour and the Teschner fork, oh my days!

Personally, I would remove the stickers from the Ellipses. But that's a matter of preference, I guess.

Posted about 9 years ago

dietrootbeer

dietrootbeer says:

Much appreciated! the decals are actually off now. The wheels are currently on my panasonic but will get some new pics up once I get her back on the road.

Posted about 9 years ago

Karl

Karl says:

Jesus, georgeous paint job and beautifully executed! So jealous of all your fucking bikes - especially this one and the GT-tiemeyer

Posted over 9 years ago

Bnut43

Bnut43 says:

Solid build. Love the Deda cockpit and fork swap! Oh and dat purp though!

Posted over 9 years ago

Aspence

Aspence says:

This is a NASCAR of a bike to say the least.

Posted over 9 years ago

sheepdog84

sheepdog84 says:

dem seat stayzzzz

Posted over 9 years ago

skvosem

skvosem says:

stunning paintjob!

Posted over 9 years ago

grangeyard

grangeyard says:

<3

Posted almost 10 years ago

crashoverride

crashoverride says:

I love what you've done with it!

Posted almost 10 years ago

budhai

budhai says:

your stable is seriously impressive

Posted almost 10 years ago

grangeyard

grangeyard says:

<3

Posted almost 10 years ago

moose

moose says:

much better paint
nice components too

Posted almost 10 years ago

dietrootbeer

dietrootbeer says:

agreed and thank you

Posted almost 10 years ago

riceboy

riceboy says:

Very nice. I love the new paint.

Posted almost 10 years ago

dietrootbeer

dietrootbeer says:

it was a long time coming but completely worth it. thank you

Posted almost 10 years ago

grangeyard

grangeyard says:

<3

Posted about 10 years ago

ridingfixed

ridingfixed says:

Digging the wheels

Posted over 10 years ago

dietrootbeer

dietrootbeer says:

Thanks, bought them from a guy in Toronto. Apparently they're not soeasy to come by outside of Europe. Glad I was able to scoop them up

Posted about 10 years ago

Blokk

Blokk says:

i think most people dig the 90´s cdale frame because of the look and not for the perfomance. im liking ur build very much, but i would prefer a straight fork.

Posted almost 11 years ago

dietrootbeer

dietrootbeer says:

Agreed, I think something like an Alpina fork would look nice but I really do like this fork and wanted a track frame with a bit less aggressive geometry (at least less aggressive than my GT) for longer rides. Maybe some day for fun if I happen upon a fork for cheap

Posted almost 11 years ago