Giant Cadex 980c dating sometime between 1987 and 1989 and being a combination of Carbon tubing and aluminium joints was probably a breakthrough bike leading the way to a carbon future for Giant and other bicycle manufacturers. Despite that , this Bicycle still retains the look of a classic of it's era akin to the likes of Alan, Vitus and the PX10du of the same era.
Originally built by Harry Hall ( Manchester)
Specifications are listed below:
Make: Giant
Model: 980c
Year: 1987/89
Size: 56cm ( CtC Seat Tube /Top Tube) 57cm CtT
Tubing: Giant Carbon Fibre C A D
Brakes Shimano Ultegra
Brake Levers/ Gear Shifting - Ultegra 9 Speed Flight deck* Note the computer system is still connected and has had a new battery fitted but is not fully working. (Everything but for the right lever registers on the flight deck computer. This means you can not see visuals about right lever shifting on the computer. Both levers work A1 otherwise)
Crankset: Shimano Ultegra 53/42
Crank Arm length: Shimano Ultegra 170
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
Freewheel/ Block: Shimano
Hubs: Shimano Ultegra
Rims: Mavic Open Pro / Sup with DT Swiss Spokes
Tyres/Type: Bontrager 700c
Other :
New Cables
New Carbon Bar Tape
New Seat Post Bolt
New Bottle Cage Bolts
Chrome Forks + Original issue Forks with chrome ends( unused except for
Selle Italia Saddle (new)
Selle San Marco Seat Post
Cinelli Stem & Bars
Shimano 105 Headset
Shimano Bottom Bracket
There are a couple small marks - notable is a scuff on the left lower stay at rear ( Last photo)
Pedals are not included with this bicycle. There are many different types and this is something for your personal choice.
To see more images of this Bicycle please visit this link here* on our Facebook Page
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A note about our used bicycles. All Items are genuine vintage and whilst in full working order, may also so show signs of age or own some distinguishing marks. As well as these signs of character there may also be some signs of rust (faint and few) and some signs of mottling on the chrome. Where possible we have tried to show these on photographs. These small imperfections are commensurate with what is expected of a bike of this age.The bikes are not new.
Giant Cadex 980c
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