Thursday 28 May 2015

My bikes: Cannondale Delta V 2000 1993

back in 1993 I bought a Cannondale Delta V (92 model) from Peter Darke Cycles in Sunderland, this was a fantastic looking bike but this was the early days of full suspension and the rear end bobbed somewhat ...



I kept the bike for a while but decided to move it on to go back to a rigid M600.

Moving forward to 2014 I spotted a top-of-the-range Delta V2000 1993 model frameset for sale on All things Bikes and I decided it would make a great addition to sit alongside my M800 Beast Of The East


Spec as follows:

Bar: Ritchey Force Lite NOS
Shifters/ levers: XT
Grips: Onza
Seat Post: Ritchey Logic
Saddle: Flite Titanium
Brakes: XTR
F Mech: XTR
R Mech: XTR
Chain & cassette: BBB
Chainset: XT
Pedals: BBB
Wheels: Ritchey with DX hubs
Tyres: Ritchey > Updated to Panaracer Smoke and Dart








Updated with Panaracer Smoke and Dart


11 comments:

  1. Did the decals come stock with the bike?

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  2. Nice decals on the delta V2000

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  3. Hi from Denver, Colorado! I just got a 92 delta V2000, it only came as a frame and fork. My 14 year old Son wanted a project to build. He loves my 91 SE 1000. my SE1000, i just got back from a relative who took it from me way back---14 years ago. She stuffed it in her garage in Aspen. never touched. i love that Bike. The se1000, is a SUNDAY driver. and when the Delta is done it will be a Sunday driver for him. or he will hang it on his bedroom wall as art. The Delta 2000, in 92 was over $ 2,200. i couldn't afford it. but dreamed of it. thanks for your post. not much on the bike because it was before the internet. i may get another bike on craigslist and strip it, and put it on the delta. the paint isn't too bad. i may get it powder coated and new decals though. Thanks Bob

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    1. Hi Bob, thanks for the message! its awesome to hear your story and your passion for this model, when its done please share some images! cheers Dan

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  4. Gorgeous bike! I have a Delta V1000 I'm attempting to replace the Headshok with a standard 1 1/8 fork. My LBS ordered the Problem Solvers reducers but only the top fit and we think the Headshok cup sizing changed at some point. Any advice?

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  5. Just bought a used Delta V2000, identical to the one in the pictures. In original condition. As a first time biker, I feel happy that I bought a quality bike. Look forward to enjoying it.

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  6. Hi.. I have a delta v2000 with a broken front suspension, can you help me or point me to the right direction to source replacement, thx

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  7. Can anyone recommend any bike shops in London to refurbish an old delta v2000.
    I want to upgrade parts to modern ones and perhaps go for a full respray.

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  8. Dear dan, my complimets for the wondefull Delta V, i have recently bought a seond hand frame an i will statr retoration.
    Mine is mising the special piece for operate the cantilever brakes. i will try to manufacture it may i ask you to send me a frontal picture so i can make a drawing and mybe 3d print. I will be very thankfully hera is my e mail ugepiatti@yahoo.com.ar , cheers and menany thanks from Argentina Eugenio

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