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Cannondale Rize 5 All Mountain Full Suspension
Product DescriptionThe Rize is the Swiss Army knife of the trail bike world. It's a bike that brings all-new metalforming technology to the industry, and combines it with carbon-fiber fabrication techniques. It uses a dreamy-riding multi-pivot suspension with 130mm of balanced travel. The means that riders can use it as a do-it-all rig, whether you're riding notoriously gnarly rock gardens in the Northeast or the gently rolling foothills of the inter-mountain West.
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fltrucker420
a Downhiller
from escanaba,mi Date Reviewed: November 21, 2011 Strengths: Light weight, nice turn geometry,some decent stock components, propedal on rear shock ROCKS the mt. Weaknesses: Ugliest color made, ridgeline tires suck I taco'd both WTB rims in short order, front derailure keeps moving out of line, cables need mor protection, hard to wrap chainstay,seat post clamp not quick release, pivot axles keep comming loose , even with locktite blue Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Marquette Mountain Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $1500.00 Purchased At: Mr. Bike,ski and fit Similar Products Used: Cannondale Gemini DH, c dale Prophet 600 Bike Setup: stock except for hussfelt stem and comp bars, FSA gravity lights rims,203 mm rotors,wtb decent 2.35, (rear to narrow for 2.5)planet bike race saddle 
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jefft03
a Weekend Warrior
from Calhoun, Ga. Gordon Date Reviewed: June 30, 2011 Strengths: Handling, shocks and overall performance. Weaknesses: I have noticed i have lost some power going up hills..but the gain in control and maneuverability has more than made up for that. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Raisen Wood - Dalton and Enterprise -Chatt Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $1300.00 Purchased At: Cycle Therapy in Rom Similar Products Used: Giant Yukon Bike Setup: Rock Shox in front with Shimano gearing system. 26" Ridgeline tires. Full suspension..aluminum frame. brakes -Avid Juicy 3, 160/160 mm, Saddle-Fi'zi:k Nisene w/MG rails
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ScabFace
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Clarita, Ca Date Reviewed: May 21, 2011 Strengths: Predictable, stiff, suspension that works for all types of trail. Efficient drive train transfers all power to the wheel. Well constructed. Paint hold up really well. Life time frame warranty rocks but I don't suspect I'll ever need it. Over 5 inches of travel, yet climbs like it has much less. Never felt like I needed a rear shock with propedal. Weaknesses: No particular weakness, This package comes together balanced. Frame has tons of potential. If there was one thing I could upgrade for free I would have a hard time picking. Hard to put on my trunk rack, have to put it on backwards and results in minor rubbing. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Gooseburry Mesa Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $1800.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: Jamis Dakar, Giant Trance Bike Setup: Stock 
Submitted by
TheEasyOne
a Weekend Warrior
from Belgium Date Reviewed: January 21, 2011 Strengths: Light weight high quality do-it-all frame; decent suspension design; fun to ride yet still very efficient; manoeuvrable Weaknesses: Not the stiffest design; if you take a smaller frame, the front wheel sometimes loses contact with the ground while climbing (even with the stem inversed); size small cannot take a decently sized water bottle; cable routing could be better or the frame could be better protected; swingarm is not designed for very broad tires; factory specs could be better. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Similar Products Used: Tried several full-suspension bikes, owned two before this one. Bike Setup: Bought the bike at the end of the season, just for the frame. Stripped it and sold the stock kit. Rebuild the bike from scratch with components of my choice to get a light trail bike.
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PumpedUp
a Weekend Warrior
from West Springfield, MA, USandofA Date Reviewed: September 12, 2010 Strengths: Climbs like a goat. Frame is well constructed and very lightweight. Components are a good value for this price range and can be upgraded at your own pace. Everything works better then expected so I won't replace any parts unless I break or wear them out. Brakes work good in any conditions and have no problems stopping with my 6'1 210 lbs. bombing down the trails. Weaknesses: Pedals are worthless, seat takes a few rides to get used too. Grips will be the next upgrade. Maxxis Ridgeline tires are more for XC/road then trail/downhill. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Bear's Hole Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $1300.00 Purchased At: Suburban Sport in Be Similar Products Used: Cannondale Rush, Stumpjumper Bike Setup: Rockshox Tora 302 solo air, Fox float r propedal, Diamondback platform pedals
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292beach
a Weekend Warrior
from Minneapolis, MN,USA Date Reviewed: September 4, 2009 Strengths: Strong frame(made in USA), good to OK components at a good price. I've been riding it 2-3 times a week and haven't had any problems. Weaknesses: I got rid of the seat and pedals right away. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: lebanon Hills Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $1600.00 Purchased At: Eriks Similar Products Used: Test rode a bunch... This was the best for the price. Bike Setup: Stock except for seat and pedals. I thought about upgrading the rear shock to a RP23 but the R with the propedal works fine for me(170) unless I stand up on a climb.
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kenscannon
a Weekend Warrior
from farmington,ohio,us Date Reviewed: September 3, 2009 Strengths: Light weight,great components,great shock and fork for a heavy rider Weaknesses: Pedals and tires, should come with better trail tires unless you ride on pavment more the real mountain bike trails.Pedals look like something off a walmart bike not an top of the line mountain bike Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: west branch state park Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $1700.00 Purchased At: eddys bike shop Similar Products Used: Cheap walmart NEXT mountain bike and a diamondback coil from dickssportinggoods Bike Setup: Allstock except tires, put Kenda Kinetic ust foildable tires
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sausagedog
a Cross Country Rider
from york uk Date Reviewed: August 31, 2009 Strengths: ive had a few bikes shall we say,but never had a test ride on a cannondale(ive had 4) the feel is soo right.could have done with better spec but its not bought for that its the quality frame u buy.saying that the wheel set is strong ive abused it somewhat round the city of york if set up right its very good for street riding takes stairs with ease dropoffs etc. Weaknesses: main isue was the bottom braket was too short when i got it so couldnt get small ring so got new crank n bb sent out free as they hadput wrong one on. i think its the spec that need changing.and rear lock out only slows down the rebound on the fox rear shocks could be a bit longer travel why fit a 130mm fork when its got the 100mm set up on it. rear lock out needed Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: yorkshire Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $1600.00 Purchased At: uk Similar Products Used: gary fisher sugar 4 not even in the same class tryed marin but still didnt feel right Bike Setup: hope m4 tech2 front disc everything else is stock need to lighten it now
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Hard Driver
a Weekend Warrior
from Hollis, NH Date Reviewed: July 15, 2009 Strengths: Great balance between plush suspension and efficiency. Weaknesses: Didn't like original tires. I like a shorter stem. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $1800.00 Similar Products Used: Giant NRS2 Bike Setup: Stock except Raptor 2.3 tires, easton Vice stem and riser bars.
Submitted by
eneed
a Weekend Warrior
from Columbia, SC Date Reviewed: November 28, 2008 Strengths: Plenty of smooth travel for most riding conditions. Efficient suspension and nice price point for a made in USA bike. Weaknesses: A bit heavy, though for the price it is comparable or lighter than other bikes. The Tora fork is good but would be better with a detented rebound adjustment so it wouldn't drift while riding. The Monorail tires from Maxxis are good for hardpack but sketchy in loose. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only Similar Products Used: 07 Stumpjumper
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ccphares
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle, WA Date Reviewed: October 2, 2008 Strengths: Light, nice frame design, generally good components. Made and backed by a solid, US company. Weaknesses: No rear shock lock-out. Would like to have 185mm discs, rather than 160mm. Would be nice to have through-axle front hub/fork. Carbon fiber piece for rear suspension seems like a bad (weak) idea. Too many decals, which can't be removed. An $1800 bike should come with a set of SPD pedals. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Tiger Mountain Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $1800.00 Purchased At: REI Seattle Similar Products Used: Rode a Giant Trance in Moab, which had the larger brakes, rear lock-out, and through-axle hub. Bike Setup: Mainly stock with SPDs.
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