Howdy folks, I recently acquired a 1995, possibly a 1996 Cannondale R500. My dad bought it new, put maybe 50 miles on it, and it sat unused until 1999, when i rode it that entire summer, maybe put 400 miles on it, taking a break from my specialized mountain bike. Since then the bike has been hanging in the carport, unused...for 13 years. Well, I finally convinced him to let me have it cheap. I pulled it down today, cleaned it up, and it needs a TON of work. I am going to have the local bike shop look it over, but my big concern, there is a bracket near the rear derailer which holds the cable in place, it appears to have been held in place with a screw, the screw is broken, I am attaching photos...I am thinking it really needs everything, is it worth it to bring this one back from the dead? 
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Yes, it's a good bike. Not a high end performer but comfortable and dependable.
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So, is the issue shown in the photos I posted something easily repaired?
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Hey Earl-
I have the same bike. Its a great all purpose road bike, good for commuting or just getting some road riding in for fun. The part that is broken off is the cable stop on the right chainstay for the rear derailleur. Without it, the rear derailleur will not work, as I am sure you already know. The shop that I used to work at might be able to drill out the old screw and replace it with a new one, so you might find one near you that MIGHT be willing to attempt the same thing. That being said, the person who did the work at my shop was an expert and brazed his own steel frames together, so be careful who you let try such a thing. It might be possible to somehow secure the cable stay with zip ties, but they would have to be extremely tight to resist the pressure of the cable.
Alternatively, you might use a clamp on cable stop like this: http://www.thebikebiz.com/Clamp-on-chain-stay-cable-stop-p/com-hub-sturm04.htm
Google: "Clamp on Cable Stop Chain Stay"
Good Luck!
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You should be able to back that broken screw out with an EZ Out or a screw extractor.
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I think this is a double post and was answered here...
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