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Cannondale Rush 5 XC Full Suspension
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User Reviews 
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Vinnie Date Reviewed: March 19, 2013 Strengths: Light weight and climbs like a goat but also descends great for an xc bike. The lefty is amazing especially with it's lockout feature Weaknesses: LOW BOTTOM BRACKET!! Bottom Line:
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Lu?s_Velez
a Cross Country Rider
from Portugal Date Reviewed: October 14, 2010 Strengths: The frame, Lefty and Fox make a great pair! Weaknesses: Low end peripherals for such a bike! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $3000.00 Purchased At: Bike Zone Similar Products Used: BH Expert, Scott Scale 35, Scott Spark, Cube AMS100, Specialized Stumpjumper Bike Setup: Nowadays - XT/X0/X9 drivetrain, Magura Louise BAT Carbon brakes, Lefty/Hope Pro II/Mavic XC717 wheelset
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gunksdave
a Cross Country Rider
from Sea Cliff, NY Date Reviewed: October 3, 2010 Strengths: Smooth ride. I am very pleased with the geometry. Handles well on twisty stuff and downhills. Climbs better than my rocky hard-tail much to my surprise. MADE IN USA Weaknesses: A terrible creaking in the bottom braket. LBS could not find it. Cannondale rep said it was internal. Reccommended very tiny drill holes to be filled with lubricant (I forget what kind). It rides silently now and hole are so small I don't even know they are there. Should last more than a year. When it starts to creak again I just go in for another injection. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: East Setauket Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $1000.00 Purchased At: used Bike Setup: stock with fox shocks.
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valiant1974
a Cross Country Rider
from Norfolk,NE Date Reviewed: March 22, 2010 Strengths: This bike is a solid performer at this pricepoint. The Lefty is light and smooth. The 2006 & 2007 alloy framed Rush can be greatly improved by converting the wheelset to 650b. I had problems with the Lefty shortly after purchasing the bike and it was swapped for a brand new one by the LBS with no questions asked. Weaknesses: low bottom-bracket height defective Lefty that was warrantied by Cannondale with no questions asked. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Porcupine Rim-Moab, UT Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $1500.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: Various Cannondale hardtail bikes through the years. Bike Setup: Stock with upgrade to Stan's/NoTubes 355 ZTR 650b wheelset & Pacenti Neo-Moto tires. 
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mueller
a Weekend Warrior
from Prosper Date Reviewed: January 26, 2009 Strengths: Once figured out I think it performs well. Weaknesses: As for this bike all my confidence issues were taken away by the addition of an x-firm negative spring kit for the lefty. Each size bike comes with a specific negative spring. I ride a large bike but my weight demanded a firmer negative spring( As says the cannondale set up guide). And the reviews are right some lefty fronts missed some lock tite somewhere. Once these to issues were resolved I think the bike is fine. O-yea AVID Elixir CR with 203mm's are outstanding for me at about 220lbs geard up. Just thought I would shead some light on the lefty subject because alot of people seem to be unhappy with them. All the info you need to solve your concerns should be on the cannondale web site or your local bike shop. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Erwin Park Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $1500.00 Purchased At: Houston Bike Shop Similar Products Used: Ridin other hardtails but the full is much better for me. Bike Setup: Stock except for the CR's.
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csi13
a Cross Country Rider
from bristol,connecticut Date Reviewed: November 8, 2008 Strengths: good bike,decent shifters Weaknesses: mechanical brakes,i mean u can find these on bikes $500 less. the lefty is good but not great,its "stiction- less" trvel is the problem,i've flipped the bike because the lefty absorbs the bumps but then does not go over them,u go over the handelbars. the grips and tires suck replace them be fore u leave the shop,my hands start 2 hurt the first minute i start riding Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $1500.00 Purchased At: bikers edge, Similar Products Used: 2007 cannondale prophet 5 Bike Setup: stock except for platform pedelsand specilized comfort grips 
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Paul
a Cross Country Rider
from Akron, OH, USA Date Reviewed: May 17, 2008 Strengths: Handles well. Lefty has a lockout. Great fit for me, I feel really comfortable but able to ride aggressively. Weaknesses: Grips, component failures, Cannondale service. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $1500.00 Purchased At: Ohio's Largest Bike Shop Similar Products Used: 95 Cannondale F700 99 KHS Pro Bike Setup: Stock
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Cameron
a Racer
from Riverton, Ut, US Date Reviewed: April 9, 2008 Strengths: Lefty speed is amazing, fox rear is nice too. Can't go wrong with sram. Weaknesses: Mechanical disc brakes are a little weak, have to adjust them every few rides. Bottom bracket is a little low. end up hitting rocks when crank is extended down. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Ghost Falls Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $1200.00 Purchased At: Infinite Cycles Similar Products Used: Cannondale Prophet, several hardtails Bike Setup: bone stock for now.
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Airmale
a Weekend Warrior
from Hannover, Germany Date Reviewed: March 18, 2008 Strengths: Awesome rear suspension, soaks up everything. Maybe the most elaborated one pivot design on the market. Front travel upgraded to 120mm in 2008, plus new head tube gusset and swingarm improvement. Avid Juicy 3s are a blast. Beautiful welds. The look. The frame ist the thing! Has more travel than promised. Weaknesses: Cheap Deore Hubs, but they´ll do. Additionally you will have to protect the frame from cable rub all by yourself. The cable hose on the right side, close to the pivot, will propably damage the frame badly, I just noticed that a few days ago, and it has already gotten down to the metal. Be sure to check on this. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Similar Products Used: Klein Attitude, Cannondale Super V, Prophet (tried), Mongoose NX 8, Yeti Arc. Bike Setup: Outa the shop... added lock on grips, my fav. saddle and flat pedals for a tougher riding style.
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Sam Ridger
a Weekend Warrior
from Charlotte Date Reviewed: January 2, 2008 Strengths: Solid Overall Full Suspension Mountain Bike. Great response and stiff as a full suspension can get. Weaknesses: No major complaints. Grips are a little slippery. Getting used to the Lefty. Seat post should come with a quick release. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Roan Mtn Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $1700.00 Purchased At: REI Similar Products Used: Cannondale Jekyll Bike Setup: Straight from the manufacturer
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Adam M.
a Cross Country Rider
from Pittsburgh Date Reviewed: November 20, 2007 Strengths: ~Strength, derailures are good and reliable, not great though ~Lefty ~Feels VERY stable on the trails ~ Mine came in at 28.79 lbs after upgrades, pretty good! Weaknesses: ~BB-7 brakes are good but I went with the Juicy 5's for better power and responsivenes ~Grips ~Huge, heavy stock bars ~Tires are terrible, dont waste your time riding them, replace them immiedeately. This is maddening that this tire comes on a $1700 bike and also comes on the $370 hardtail (F7). Cannondale needs to upgrade stock tires for this bike.(They put Maxxis Ridgelines on for '08) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Hartwood, Frick, Boyce Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $1700.00 Purchased At: Pittsburgh Pro Bikes Similar Products Used: None of my previous bikes can compair. ~Specialized Hardrock Pro Bike Setup: ~Stock other than: Juicy 5 Brakes, Oury Gips, and Panaracer Fire XC Pro's ~Bars, seat, and seat post are the next victims of replacement
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Jered
a Cross Country Rider
from Alpharetta Date Reviewed: October 31, 2007 Strengths: The geometry of the bike is absolutely incredible. It provides unmatched stability. Weaknesses: sram x-7 triggers and rear derailluer. Prefer XTR. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Blankets Creek Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $1400.00 Purchased At: Ebay Similar Products Used: Gary Fisher Hi-Fi
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Forrest Bennett
a Cross Country Rider
from newport beach Date Reviewed: October 3, 2007 Strengths: Super fun bike. Very comfy, soaks up bumps, climbs well, descends even better. Great bang for the buck. Weaknesses: Brakes,and a tad heavy Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: whiting ranch Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $1300.00 Purchased At: REI Bike Setup: all stock except pedals(i switched out because i am not a fan of clips
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William
a Cross Country Rider
from Minneapolis, MN USA Date Reviewed: July 9, 2007 Strengths: Frame, fork, rear suspension Weaknesses: Grips, BB, brakes Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Murphy Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $1800.00 Purchased At: Erik's Bike Shop Similar Products Used: Specialized Hardtail Bike Setup: Stock
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Jim Brueshaber
a Cross Country Rider
from Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Date Reviewed: May 16, 2007 Strengths: Climbs like an animal... I've conquered sections on this thing that I never thought were possible. The lefty is amazing and the overall suspension setup is well-balanced. The bike is stiff enough to be confident on fast downhills and tough climbs, but forgiving enough to absorb roots, rock gardens, etc. with ease. Weaknesses: Not sure about the brakes yet. It could just be that I haven't broken them in fully, but they feel soft. Stock tires are fine on dry trails but I'm guessing they'd be a handfull on wet patches. Stock handgrips might as well be mounted on ball bearings and made out of clay. A $1600 bike should come with lockons. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Hueston Woods State Park Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $1600.00 Purchased At: West Chester Cyclery Bike Setup: All stock, handlebar/handgrip upgrade coming as soon as I can pull them off my old bike.
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