2005 Cannondale Road Tandem

Archived: 2005 Cannondale Road Tandem · Tandem (road) · Published sizes: MS, LS, LM, XS, XM

• Confirm the frame markings and seller description match this archived model. Note every component that differs from the published build.
• Record the frame serial number. It should be legible, unaltered and consistent with the seller’s ownership history.
• Find the size marking on the bicycle and confirm the fit before judging the condition or price.

Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Cannondale Fatty R Tandem · Aluminum, unicrown crown

• Look for dents or shape changes and inspect the edges of welds around the head tube, bottom bracket, seat cluster and suspension mounts for hairline cracks.
• Stand behind and in front of the bicycle to look for obvious frame, fork or wheel misalignment. Ask directly about crashes, transport damage and repairs.
• Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Archived: Group: Tandem Mix · Shifters: Shimano Deore RapidFire · Front derailleur: Shimano 105 · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT · Crankset: TruVativ Elita Tandem, 30/42/52 teeth · Bottom bracket: TruVativ GIGA pipe SL · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth · Chain: Shimano/SRAM, 1/2" x 3/23"

• Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
• Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
• Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Archived: Brakes: Avid BB-7 disc front/Avid BB7 disc rear brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control front/Shimano Ultegra rear levers

• Inspect pads, rotors, calipers and the complete cable or hose path. Both levers should feel consistent and both calipers should release without persistent rubbing.
• Before riding, test the front and rear brakes separately at walking speed. Each should stop firmly and release cleanly without the lever reaching the handlebar.

Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Sun Rims Rhyno Lite, 40-hole · Hubs: DT Tandem Disc · Front tire: 700 x 30c IRC Tandem

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
• Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.
• Remove and reinstall or closely inspect both wheel-retention systems. Axles or quick releases should tighten correctly with undamaged threads, hardware and dropouts.

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threaded Cane Creek C-1 · Handlebar: FSA RD-250/stoker · Stem: Cannondale 3-D Forged · Seatpost: Kalloy SP-248D/1-X Suspension · Saddle: Fi'zi:k Poggio Eco · Pedals: Not included

• Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
• Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

• Before riding, confirm both wheels are secure, tires are safe, both brakes function, and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals have no looseness.
• Begin at low speed. Test steering, braking and shifting progressively, then load the drivetrain and suspension only after the basic safety checks pass.
• Listen and feel for repeated knocks, grinding, skipping, brake pulsation or movement at joints. Stop the test if the bicycle cannot be controlled safely.