Submitted by
ryan
a Downhiller
from rocklin california usa Date Reviewed: July 28, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
vey solid and firm, and i love the adjustability of the rear shock
Weaknesses:
heavy
Similar Products Used:
cannondale f 400
Bike Setup:
stock except new seat and pedals
Bottom Line:
this is one of the best bikes ive ridden and it handles great on the down hill. this bike is the perfect bike for me and i absolutely love it. i would give it six flamin chillis but i cant so if tou are a down hiller and are considering geting it go for it.
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Submitted by
Tom Hussey
a Cross Country Rider
from Palatine IL USA Date Reviewed: June 17, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Deer Grove
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
For $1100 the price is right. The suspension feels great and the components are fine. The bike is great out of the saddle. The adjustment ease of the front suspension is great for terrain changes.
Weaknesses:
The brakes aren't as good as I'm use to. The bike feels real heavy and it takes more energy to ride. the saddle is so so.
Similar Products Used:
specialized fsr
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
I will change the tires,saddle and peddles soon. I like the bike best for the price I got it for.
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Submitted by
Mark
a Downhiller
from NY Date Reviewed: December 30, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Skull
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Supple suspension Beefy, indestructable swingarm great for any technical riding steers quick got it gor cheap
Weaknesses:
the frame is good unles you ride like me, i've broken this thing 3 times in the last 7 months that ive had it. im only 16 and i weigh 170lbs. I ride this thing off the roof of my house, 10 ft cornice drops in the woods, it doesnt last. i also noticed that the craftsmanship over the 3 warranty frames got increasingly worse. I would actually puch the shock mounting bracket on the main frame into the downtube and fold the frame in half. the bike needs more travel and a slacker head angle
Similar Products Used:
k2 Animal Canondale supV 4000 DH Azonic world force VR1
this is a great bike if you arent stupid like me and ride it off 15 ft drops onto concrete stairs. the bike has a bad habit of blowing through its 4.75 of travel, resulting in a slam when the shock btooms out. i've had it warrantyed 3 times and the wont do it again. im never buying another cannondale product, because the rep service sucks, and they have no sympathy for their customers. excellnt XC bike though
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Submitted by
Sander
a Downhiller
from Switzerland Date Reviewed: October 15, 1999
Favorite Trail:
anything that rocks
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Frame got potencial good and stiff also the fork good for CC and and FR
Weaknesses:
CHEAPPPPP components front derailleur stx-rc!!! non adjustable rear-shock for pushed riding not enough rear travrel pay much on the name it exists better bikes for less money
Similar Products Used:
Kona Stab, specialized and many others
Bike Setup:
KONA
Bottom Line:
Not a bad bike with some upgrades on shocks and different other parts it would be a very good bike but it isnt yet
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Submitted by
joel
a Downhiller
from vancouver, canada Date Reviewed: August 16, 1999
Favorite Trail:
whistler trails (double black)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
strong forks and frame
Weaknesses:
the gears are prity week
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
change the tires i got alot of flat tires with them
Bottom Line:
i have been riding downhill all my life and this bike is the best
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Submitted by
marz
a Cross-Country Rider
from London Date Reviewed: May 26, 1999
Favorite Trail:
sulham woods
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Fantastis frame, as strong and as stiff as you like. Nice mix of components.I great ride thats taken all I've thrown at it. And being over 14 stone that's a lot.
Weaknesses:
Ok the brakes are unknown, seem to work fine, maybe my first upgrade.
Similar Products Used:
Trek VRX 400 --- too laid back, too slackSpecialised Extreme --- fab bike, great acceleration, dodgy rear and front travel
Bike Setup:
stock --- nothing changed yet.
Bottom Line:
Well thanks to Bill for his informed review, twat.I love this bikes to bits, I wanted a bike I could ride all day, but still lob down the odd vert when I wanted. The forks are fantastic, heavy, but I can't see myself braking them. Though I can't see myself servicing them either.I've given 4 stars only because I've had the bike 3 months. If she still rides the same in 6 months then she's worth even bit of 5.
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Submitted by
billy
a Weekend Warrior
from la Date Reviewed: April 21, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
none
Weaknesses:
Really bad and sold it cheap
Similar Products Used:
none
Bottom Line:
Gave it a star because they is not negative stars shitty bike
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Submitted by
Stephan
a weekend warrior
from IOWA Date Reviewed: March 11, 1999
Bottom Line:
I absolutely love this bike. It has great support. I also love the colors. The flow of the design is great. The frame is strong. The components are top notch, thanks Cannondale!! The ride is smooth. All in All this ride is sweet.
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Submitted by
Mitts boy toy
a cross-country rider
from Iowa city Date Reviewed: March 11, 1999
Bottom Line:
Oh my God. This bike is like so cool. I just love the little gadgets and stuff on this hot ride. I can't stop telling my partner Bradley about all the fun I've been having with my new toy. Frankly,I think he's jelous.I have another bike, a 1989 Pacific Bonehard. It really pales by compairison to my new Cannydale Celebrate Diversity and ride a real bike people.I give this awsome bike 5 hot peppers because if you ride it once you'll feel hot all over.
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Submitted by
rusty
a weekend warrior
from Iowa Date Reviewed: March 10, 1999
Bottom Line:
This is my first bicycle. I bought it because of the color. As soon as I saw it I just died. This is the prettiest bike I've ever seen. Lots of my partners ask me about the components. I don't have any idea what they are talking about. They are just jealous that I look absoultely fabulous on this bike. I love riding it around town to the park or getting fresh fruit from the market. I give it 5 stars, or whatever those things are.
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Submitted by
Bill
a weekend warrior
from RI Date Reviewed: January 10, 1999
Bottom Line:
What can you say, it's a Cannondale. The craftsmenship can't be touched, how many companies spend time sanding the welds down. My first chioce over the 900 FR, unless you like neon yellow.
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