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Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Angeles, CADate Reviewed: October 12, 2011
Strengths: Impeccably detailed frame. Gives a very confident and solid ride. Great component set on the Flash 1 store build (thank you Helen's).Weaknesses: Points out only too clearly that I am the weak link in the bicycle-rider relationship. Throw away gripsBottom Line: A stunning piece of equipment! As most are, I was skeptical about the capabilities of the Lefty suspension, especially as a heavier rider (240 lbs) but forget that……this system is for real! It’s only when you look down that you are reminded that there is only one stick going down to the wheel. The XLR model on my Flash 1 keeps the big 29 hoop on the front in line on the downhills and, with the lockout on the handlebar, is stiff as a board on the uphills. The component set on this store bought build is a mix of XO, X9, XT, and Cannondale SL Hollowgram. Whether it’s the bike tying everything together or just the quality of the individual parts, they all have been working seamlessly. The stock bars are way too wide so cut them down a bit to suit your taste. If you are predisposed to carbon hardtails and don’t mind the extra bumps coming down then this is the absolute way to go. Cannondale knows what they are doing with carbon fibre, something that is best not left to manufacturers who just dabble in this material.
Favorite Trail: Sullivan Canyon
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$4400.00
Purchased At: Helen's Santa Monica
Similar Products Used: Tried Niner Air Carbon, Santa Cruz HighBall carbon....both very nice but the Flash is just rock solid.
Bike Setup: Cannondale SL Hollowgram crankset with Truvativ rings, XT cluster, XO rear der., X9 front der., XO shifters, Lefty XLR Carbon with remote lockout, DT Swiss hubs, Avid carbon brakes, Stan's notubes, Cannondale carbon seatpost, FIZIK Tundra saddle
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mnyquist
a Cross Country Rider
from Northville, MI, USADate Reviewed: July 30, 2011
Strengths: Light, Fast, Lefty ForkWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Fast and light. Lefty handles great. After a year on this bike I am still excited about it. I use it on a mix of singletrack and gravel roads. Set up Tubeless with Stans Crest/Tune hubs. Switched drivetrain to full XX and brakes to Formula R1 (I have used XX and Formula R1s on my FS 29er.) Recently sold my FS as it wasn't getting any use. I am riding Southeast and Southwest Michigan Trails (no big climbs, just short/steep). If you are looking for a fast XC bike, this is it. I have not ridden this in any endurance events, but I think it would be comfortable enough for a long day in the saddle. Stiff BB and enough compliance to make the ride comfortable. I highly recommend this bike. Tree Fort Bikes service has been second to none, as well.
Favorite Trail: Poto
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: Tree Fort Bikes
Similar Products Used: Ellsworth Evolve
Bike Setup: Sram XX, 39/26, Formula R1 Brakes, Egg Beater 2ti with Ti spindles, Stans Crest with Tune Cannonball/Kong, etc.
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goatbike
a Racer
from IndyDate Reviewed: July 5, 2011
Strengths: Light, Rolls fast, and Turns heads.Weaknesses: Non yetBottom Line: I made a gamble moving from a full suspension 26er to a 29er hard tail but it is paying off. The tail bounces around a little more but not much due to the 29" wheels that roll over the trail very nicely. The pay off is Im faster and I don't feel as tapped out after hard rides. The SAVE systems helps a lot in smoothing out the course. By the way, I like the white foam grips.
Favorite Trail: Walnut, Brown County
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: Cannondale
Similar Products Used: Flash Carbon 29er 2
Bike Setup: Stock for now
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michael s
a Cross Country Rider
from long branch nj 07740Date Reviewed: February 27, 2010
Strengths: 21 pounds out the box. New 29er geomerty shorter wheel base so bike handles like a race bike, but front can be floated and dosn't dive to the ground.Weaknesses: none yetBottom Line: the 26 inch flash cost $1500 more, so this is it get it before cannondale figures it out. The flash carbon 29 weighs 23.5 lbs
Favorite Trail: hartshorne/allire
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$4300.00
Purchased At: the peddler of long
Bike Setup: stock changed grips
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