[Person]

I have a Cannondale Super V that I picked up used a few years back and I don't really like it that much. It does have descent components on it though. I have been debating buying a new frame, fork, and shock and using the components off of it to build a new bike.

From what I can tell the only thing I will have to buy in addition to the frame, forks, and rear shock is probably a stem. Is this correct? How much money will this really save me? Here is a list of the components:

FDer - Shimano LX
RDer - Shimano XT
Breaks - Avid V
Rims - Mavic
Cranks - Shimano XT
Shifters - Shimano LX

Any info is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Person

 

[ghostrider]

Well, I'm not the resident expert, but I'll kick off the discussion and welcome you to the board. Basically, you have to look at each point where a component attaches to the frame. Things to look at (assuming you are getting a new frame and fork):

-headset (Cannondale has some funky head tubes)
-seat post and clamp (find out the current size, compare to your new frame)
-front der (clamp size and method varies, as does cable orientation)
-bottom bracket (shell width can vary)
-cables (just buy a new set for shifters and brakes, you'll need them)

Other than that, you should be able to swap the rest.

 

[Echo]

You can probably get a complete bike with all new components for close to the same price as all the parts you are gonna need. Then you can sell your old bike as a complete bike, which is easier than trying to sell parts.

 

[jacksonpt]

Originally posted by Echo
You can probably get a complete bike with all new components for close to the same price as all the parts you are gonna need. Then you can sell your old bike as a complete bike, which is easier than trying to sell parts.

Ditto.

Frame, fork, and shock are the most expensive parts of the bike... along with the wheelset.

 

[Person]

That is kind of what I was thinking....

Thanks for the info.

Person

 

[Softy]

Sell the old one whole. Get what you can. Buy a new bike complete. The price of new components is highly discounted like this. Everything fits ,no wrenching and a warrenty?NEW new new.