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Cannondale Jekyll 400 Freeride Full Suspension
Product Description
User Reviews 
Submitted by
a0metal0edge
a Cross Country Rider
from lost wages Date Reviewed: March 16, 2011 Strengths: Great starter bike. This will get you by until you have the cash for the right bike. Single pivot is really good to learn on. Really a tough bike. Weaknesses: "V" Brakes, Manitou Black Fork, Fox vanilla shock is not good for a all mountain/ xc frame. Proprietary shock is hard to change or find replacements for. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Cottonwood/bootleg Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $325.00 Purchased At: craigslist.com Similar Products Used: none. Bike Setup: Marzocchi 44 tst2, Truvative hosfelt cranks, maxis high roller on mavic wheelset. raceface atlas, hayes elcamino, crank bros 5050, wtb pure v, sram x9 9 speed set up with long cage derailure.
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jason gorto
a Weekend Warrior
from howell NJ Date Reviewed: March 20, 2008 Strengths: good in all conditions. snow, sand mud, dirt and pavement. all components are nice and durable so far. Weaknesses: brakes are a little weak Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: huber woods Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $425.00 Purchased At: ebay Similar Products Used: first full suspension used. i have a trek 6000 hardtail also. Bike Setup: easton handlebars, ritchey comp seatpost, gel saeat but mostly stock
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Adam
a Weekend Warrior
from Clarksville, TN Date Reviewed: March 20, 2006 Strengths: Frame and Shock Weaknesses: I have to agree with everyone else that the Fork is trash. It bottoms out on everything. The wheels are like tin foil. And the brakes suck. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Mongomery Bell State Park Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $750.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: Cannondale F300 Bike Setup: Fox Vanilla 130R, Avid BB7 disk Brakes, Avid Levers. I replaced the wheels also but i'm not sure what brand they are.
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Paul Schnepf
a Weekend Warrior
from Ankeny, iowa Date Reviewed: April 27, 2005 Strengths: I have the Raw finish and it is the best looking bike that I have seen. Adjustable geometry and suspenion. This bike is smooth. Weaknesses: The fork does not match the rear in terms of rebound and adjustably. It does a good job at slower speeds, but can can't keep up with the rear when the going gets fast. Could use disc brakes. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $1000.00 Purchased At: Barr bike Similar Products Used: Trek 830 Gary Fisher Marlin both hard tails Bike Setup: stock w/clipless pedal
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Michael
from Madrid,ia,usa Date Reviewed: April 7, 2005 Strengths: Frame, wheels, crank, handle bars Weaknesses: brakes, forks, deraillars are on the suckie side, cassette Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: iowa Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $1000.00
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Kurt
a Weekend Warrior
from Athens, GA Date Reviewed: February 13, 2005 Strengths: Jekyll frame, 5" of travel, very little pedal bob, good overall bike Weaknesses: manitou axel is a pretty weak fork seatpost bent after 2 rides (I weigh 240lbs) rear cassette bent when chain slipped as I was going over a logpile stock pedals suck stock brakes/levers suck Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $800.00 Purchased At: REI
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Mike Grubb
a Weekend Warrior
from Enterprise, AL, USA Date Reviewed: February 2, 2005 Strengths: Light weight for full suspension at this price. Adjustable geometry rear suspension. Brushed aluminum finish - no paint to chip. Weaknesses: Derailleurs are low end (Deore and LX). Sometimes does not seem to shift as smoothly as I would like. No lockout on front or rear. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Parcours - Ft. Rucker Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $950.00 Purchased At: Dothan Cycle and Fitness Similar Products Used: Old Raleigh Technium hardtail; Cannondale F600 hardtail; Trek Liquid Bike Setup: Stock except for Eggbeater Candy S pedals.
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randy jones
a Weekend Warrior
from lebanon virginia Date Reviewed: October 11, 2004 Strengths: this bike just has a great feel.front & rear suspension work great together.the brushed aluminum finish is just what i was looking for,no gloss paint on this bike. Weaknesses: i,d have to say the pull brakes are not suited for this bike.the disc ready hubs are there & this bike needs disc brakes.probably xt/xtr rear derailleur would be a smart upgrade. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: iron mountain Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $999.00 Purchased At: adventure damascus Similar Products Used: none this is my first bike Bike Setup: added a set of wellgo m3 clipless pedals.
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Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Medicine Hat, AB, Canada Date Reviewed: September 9, 2004 Strengths: I really like everything on this bike. The fork is great. It hasnt leaked so far, except for the grease tahts supposed to come out to oil the fork. I got the brushed aluminum and it looks great. It is very light and durable. Weaknesses: The deuraller isnt tuned very well. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Black Forest, Fernie Ski/MTB Resort Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $775.00 Purchased At: Bike and Run Similar Products Used: Miele UA 600 DS Bike Setup: All Stock
Submitted by
Noxx
a Downhiller
from Broomfield, Colorado Date Reviewed: July 11, 2004 Strengths: Great frame, priced right for a lower end full suspension bike. Came stock with some of the best tires I have ever owned. Weaknesses: Cheap components, stock front shock is fussy and does not have enough travel. Horrible v-brakes and no lock out on rear shock Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $950.00 Purchased At: Performance Similar Products Used: Jekell 600 disk, GT I-drive 2.0 Bike Setup: Upgraded front shock to a Manitou Sherman Breakout Plus, Avid Mechnical disk brakes, Forte Stomp pedals
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Ed
a Cross Country Rider
from Ann Arbor, MI Date Reviewed: February 4, 2004 Strengths: Price! If the frame said Intense, Foes, etc. it alone would cost more than the entire bike. Platform valving reduces an otherwise bouncy rear suspension. Disc ready. Low end components (mostly Deore) work surprisingly well. Weaknesses: Manitou Axel fork blows! The brakes couldn't lock a tire on glare ice. The seat initally feels good, but becomes uncomfortable after a while. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Potawatomi Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $990.00 Purchased At: Great Lakes Cycle Similar Products Used: Trek Liquid Bike Setup: Marzocchi MX Comp ETA, Avid Mag brakes and Speed Dial levers
Submitted by
bob
a Weekend Warrior
from Baltimore Date Reviewed: February 2, 2004 Strengths: Like the frame Weaknesses: Crap components Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Avalon Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $1100.00 Purchased At: princeton Similar Products Used: Specialized Enduro Bike Setup: Full XT/XTR
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