Cannondale Flash Alu 29r frame - 'normal' shock ....

[NotSoBigBen]

asking for a 'friend'

 

'he' would like to replace a Merida frame he is using as an SSR (29r) with a Cannondale Flash

 

Now the only question would be, is it easy to fit a 'normal fork' as in not a Lefty? is a special headset needed?

[kosmonooit]

A Flash without a Lefty is sacrilege!

 

But you do get a reducer kit, there are a few on the market. I have a used one that you came off a Prophet that should work.

[NotSoBigBen]

Mmmmmm so the one I got from kosmo is 'slightly' too small so doesn't fit tight in the frame. Still checking the 'shimming' options ....

 

Anyone have any other options?

[Johny Bravo]

"normal fork" Haha, I am staying far away from this topic, the lefty boys are a sensitive bunch.

Edited September 30, 2013 by schalk1982

[braailegend]

If its a normal 1.5" to 1 1/8" steerer shock,its easy. I have reducer in my bike, nothing fancy about it, also not very expensive. Start from around R300 up to wherever expensive headsets, like ChrisKing go.

[NotSoBigBen]

If its a normal 1.5" to 1 1/8" steerer shock,its easy. I have reducer in my bike, nothing fancy about it, also not very expensive. Start from around R300 up to wherever expensive headsets, like ChrisKing go.

 

Apparently it's not 'normal' but something specific to Cannondale (may have read 1.56 somewhere) ...... my first attempt at using a 'dale frame but I think I'll just abandon this stoopid idea

[nickc]

Apparently it's not 'normal' but something specific to Cannondale (may have read 1.56 somewhere) ...... my first attempt at using a 'dale frame but I think I'll just abandon this stoopid idea

 

Stoopid question - why not just use a Lefty?

 

A Flash without a Lefty is like the Currie Cup without the Sharks - just does not work !!

[NotSoBigBen]

Stoopid question - why not just use a Lefty?

 

A Flash without a Lefty is like the Currie Cup without the Sharks - just does not work !!

 

I have the flash, I don't have the lefty, economics ..... wanted to just use it in place of my old Merida frame for my SSR but ja .....

[nickc]

I have the flash, I don't have the lefty, economics ..... wanted to just use it in place of my old Merida frame for my SSR but ja .....

 

Aah - good old economics, has bitten me a couple of times.

 

You need to make a plan NotsoBB - the Flash is too good a Frame to overlook.

[NotSoBigBen]

Aah - good old economics, has bitten me a couple of times.

 

You need to make a plan NotsoBB - the Flash is too good a Frame to overlook.

 

Tomorrow when my UBS opens (closed on Mondays), they are 'dale agents, I will investigate further ......

[nickc]

Tomorrow when my UBS opens (closed on Mondays), they are 'dale agents, I will investigate further ......

 

Cool - keep us updated, sounds like it can be an interesting project !!

[NotSoBigBen]

I already have the BB30 adapter to use my SLX crank with it's existing BB and intend running a half link chain so no RD hanger and ugly tensioner

['Dale]

Stoopid question - why not just use a Lefty?

 

A Flash without a Lefty is like the Currie Cup without the Sharks - just does not work !!

 

Chirp of the day

 

[braailegend]

See they've got there own thing going with reducer, @$70 no to bad I guess:

 

http://www.cannondaleexperts.com/Cannondale-Reducer-Headset--SIHeadshok-to-1-18_p_304.html

[Watcher]

No Lefty?

That just ain't right!

[kosmonooit]

The OD of the Cannondale headset bearings is 2" on the spot (or 50.8mm)

 

Perhaps measure what's out?

 

What also might be the problem is that adapter might be for frames that use cups - not frames into which the bearings press directly, which I think is most recent Flash/Scalpel frames

 

 

If the adapter ain't right, happy to refund.

Edited September 30, 2013 by kosmonooit