Strengths: The bike is very tough, ive beat da hell out of it so far, cars, drops, water, all of it and its been through it all with me. I also have a bashguard on the front gear, works like a charm. I love the big pedals as well
Weaknesses: Ah well I dont like how heavy the bike is, could be lighter, and the front fork sucks imo. It just adds more weight to the bike, which is doesnt need
Bottom Line:
Good bike for anyone getting started and with little money. I have multiple better bikes, i.e. the Yeti DJ, but if i need a spare to trash around I always come back to if i need one that wont break
Strengths: Great frame, well balanced and competant
Weaknesses: Grind Pedals!! bearings are shattered after only 4 months of ROAD RIDING!! and none replacable because not covered by warrenty... WTF,a bike is no good without pedals but they are listed as seperate on warrenties.
Bottom Line:
I would definitely recommend this bike as a starting point for a customizable all rounder, just change the pedals.
Strengths: frame, fork, seat, pretty much all of it.
Weaknesses: graphics. haha. brakes will rub occasionally. no guard included for chainstay.
Bottom Line:
was looking for a cheap mostly entry level dirt jump bike. Started on road, went to fixed, and wanted to try something new. was looking at a giant brass 1 but decided to go with the Cannondale. My dad has had a silk path 300 since 98 and has yet to have a problem with it at all. this bike is definitely upgradeable but to a point. Couldn't find much online but was very impressed with the bike when i saw/rode it. picked it up right on the spot. the welds on the frame are absolutely incredible, as well as paint finish. graphics/color scheme are strange to say the least. but i can deal with that.
Similar Products Used: diamondback response, mongoose XR200 (bleh)
Bike Setup: 08 cannondale chase. black animal grips, wrapped chainstay in 700x23c tube for protection, so far stock other than that. oakley factory pilot gloves and bell full face helmet.
Submitted by
gio max
a Weekend Warrior
from Cape Town, South Africa
Date Reviewed: July 11, 2007
Strengths: Fantastic build quality, good welding on all ,major joints, overall kit is well organized, Marzocchi DirtJam PRo , good Avid BB5 Rear Disc brake, sofar so good, if ur new at the streetriding scene and dirt jumping thing then ur good to go with this Rig,
Weaknesses: none so far, but it come standard with no Front brakes, and for some this is great, but i prefer to them since i require front stopping power to pull off some sick stunts, and remembr ur bike is anly as good as your brakes,,,eeeh whatever!
Bottom Line:
good deal, good parts, good frame Great Ride. no go have fun!
Strengths: The bike is overall great. I sugguest for you to buy a diffrent fork if buying the bike. Other wise it is great I would say if modifying the bike get a new fork, single speed it, get rid of the disc in the front and put one in the back, and shorten the handle bars.
Weaknesses: The fork on the other had sucks I had to buy replacement springs for the Stace Static which cost $80. Then I bought stiffer springs for it, yet that still didn't work.
Bottom Line:
The bike is good for small jumping and small drops unless you buy a better fork and beaf it up a bit.
Similar Products Used: kona shred,gt ruckus,kona scrap,specialized p2,
Bike Setup: stock
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Submitted by
trevor
a Weekend Warrior
from Concord,NH,USA
Date Reviewed: August 25, 2006
Strengths: Very srong frame
Weaknesses: The fork Sucks, The crank set sucks, head set stem handel bars all suck the disc brake wheres out real fast
Bottom Line:
i hate this bike so much my friend made a big mistake and now wants a '98 kona stabb what is he thinking with a mr. t marzzochi fork dual crown with lik only 100 ml. i mean come on who does that
Strengths: every thing I really like the avid BB5 brakes they just work so well compared with any over cable disc.And the stance static suspension is really nice and smooth.
Weaknesses: nothing much It is a bit heavy the back mech has gone wrong once but soon fixed it
Bottom Line:
A great bike the cannondale makes you feelspecial when you ride it and is just all round superb
Submitted by
Chris Sundin
a Weekend Warrior
from Hillsborough, Northern Ireland
Date Reviewed: June 5, 2006
Strengths: Frame very balenced, it gives you a lot of confidence. Forks soak up the landings very well, so far I haven't even bottomed them out yet, but then I'm only 9 stone. Great for local Dirt jumps, street riding or even XC
Weaknesses: No chain guide means the chain comes off if you land a jump in the wrong position, but thats the least of your worries. Annoying squak from the front when going at slow speeds so far I haven't worked out what it is yet, the bike still performs perfectly though!
Bottom Line:
Great bike has minor flaws but the big picture is so brillent you don't even notice them! Great bike this years is supposed to be even better!
Strengths: great looking, bike light, strong all around jumping and urban bike, great for the jumper looking for a new sturdy ride without breaking the bank
Weaknesses: the front chains guide.... it derailers every five minutes if u ride fakey (backwards) or if you land and back pedla it comes off, and it has chain sucked once...
Bottom Line:
great all around bike, cannondale hit the nail ont he head with this bikes geometrys and component setup, nothing too high end so wen or if u break it its cheap to replace, but the shop i bought it at is the best around with free liftetime service.... www.tonysbikes.com
