I just got given a F400 cannondale by a family member who hasn't been riding in many years.
The bike looks decent and has no scratches, I decided to store it indoors because it looks like it would be worth more than $100 and I don't trust the outside.
I would like to ride this bike Im 6' tall and this bike has a Large frame but I feel like it's way too small for me - from the wheel perspective at least - they look tiny compared to my other regular commuting bike.
I would like to buy some better wheels, and convert this to more of a roadbike than what it is.
What do you suggest I should do? Can I buy 700cc slimmer tires on this bad boy?
I am really new to this, I usually just ride - without asking questions - whichever bike I am sold that I am told would fit me. I also commute every day.
You won't be able to change wheel size easily without disc brakes, as the brakes won't line up correctly. Large is the right size frame. I would suggest semi slick tires.
Rim brakes means the wheel size is what you have to use.
Disc brakes would have allowed you to change diameters without a problem.
There's plenty of slick, 26" tires available though, so go fish!
Enjoy, that's a made in the USA frame, and well, they just don't make them in the US anymore, all part of a proud heritage being squandered by a couple uber rich boyz who like big box toys as much as real bikes.....
Thank you, what do you mean by "big box toys"?
This bike is great, I just need to fix the tires because they're leaking a little bit of air and get something more comfortable for the road (which I can always swap out later on) - maybe take it for a gear check at the local pedal pushers, other than that - it's a dope bike!
Cannondale is owned by a holding company that also owns Pacific, GT, Schwinn, and a few other brands that are sold at big box retailers like Walmart etc.....
Newbie here, but did the 700's work? I have a F400 that I'd like to covert to a road bike. I messed up buying tires and they won't fit my 26x1.5/559 so I was looking for new rims.
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