Strengths: This bike is a cross country racers dream. It cuts through single track like a razor, climbs like a goat, and eat up bumps like pacman. What more could you ask for.
Weaknesses: None!
Bottom Line:
This is one of the baddest bikes that I have ever built. A full suspension,single speed that weighs under 23lbs.
Similar Products Used: I ride Cannondale exclusively, so I have ridden EVER cross country bike that they have made since 1992, and this is one of my favorites.
Bike Setup: This bike started out as an experiment, and turned out to be the best riding bike that I have ever built. First of all, there is no such thing as stock for me. I like to build my own from the frame up. So this one started with just the Jekyll frame and Manitou rear suspension shock. Since I am more of a cross country rider, I went with the Headshock instead of the lefty. Plus, you get a lot more variation in wheel choices with a standard front wheel. Then I added the following components: Easton EC90 Handlebars Control teck carbon seatpost Avid BB-7 brakeset w/ Avid Ti levers Mavic SLR wheelset
and here's the really trick part. I am running this bike as a single speed! So I used a Truvativ single speed crankset, endless bikes rear cog, and a super trick YESS full suspention single speed chain tensioner. It was tricky to setup, but it works like a CHAMP! The entire bike weighs a scant 22.9lbs w/ pedals.
Strengths: The bike is a climber, sick singletrack handler, and a jumper. The full package.
Weaknesses: The only weakness with this bike seem to be the third party components. I have ridded this bike 73 times since the first week in March and I have had to replace the front wheel, both tires (unable to hold air on impact), XTR right brack\shift combo, cables and housing (early cracking), and headset (in the shop today being replaced).
Bottom Line:
This bike is awesome! THe bike makes you a better rider on the very first ride. I have ridden this bike in Whistler, Squamish, Bellingham, and all over the North Cascades. I, bottom line, love this bike. If you can get the cash together, buy it.
Similar Products Used: Nothing similar, first full suspension bike. I just broke the frame on a a YETI ARC.
Bike Setup: Standard setup except for Sun Ringle RIMs and Woodsman Front Hub.
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Submitted by
Guiness McNobby
a Cross Country Rider
from Maple Valley ,WA
Date Reviewed: April 27, 2004
Strengths: The Jekyll is a great all mountain bike. It has a solid design and a suspension that is plush and reliable. The lefty is odd to look at but it is one of the best forks on the market. The component group is very strong but I tweaked a few only because of preference. This bike delivers performance over all terrain that I have encountered so far. I am very impressed with the crossmax wheels and the tubeless tires. This bike rolls so easily over rough technical trails and climbs with unbelievable ease. There is no weakness here.
Weaknesses: None, But switch out the tires
Bottom Line:
This bike is awesome and is the best bike I have ever purchased. I recommend this bike to anyone looking for a full suspension all mountain bike that can handle both XC and free ride applications. You will be impressed with the plush suspension and the confidence you will gain with the superb handling of this bike. Thanks to Cannondale for a job well done.
Anyone care to render an opinon on the 2004 Cannondale Jekyll 3000?
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Anyone care to render an opinon on the 2004 Cannondale Jekyll 3000?
I found this beauty in pristine condition ... some of the OE equipment has been swapped out, however still XT Read More »
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