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Submitted by
hotar
a Cross-Country Rider
from SHREWsbury you say?
Date Reviewed: July 1, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
2many2mention | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
light as a feather...um...no, a bit lighter. responsive without being squirrelly, quiet for aluminum. | | Weaknesses: |
CODA parts (saddle, brakes, bar-ends), gripshift 8.0? shifters, onza pedals, value for price* | | Bike Setup: |
judy sl 97, specialized body geom comp saddle, shimano XT pods and v-brakes, ritchey logic pedals | | Bottom Line: | the best aluminum frame i can imagine! absurdly light and strong!! yet not brutally fatiguing!!! older cannondale frames were more rigid and the body fatigue factor was high (contributing to long-term soreness and inflammation). i rode a sm1000 until it was stolen, rode another until the frame cracked (the weld at the joint of the head tube to the lower side of the downtube; an easy crack to miss because that spot is often muddy/dusty: ALWAYS check your older aluminum frame for cracks). the cannondale rep okayed a GREAT frame credit for my fairly beat-up bike, i think it was $550! so i put it on a year-old m900 and ended up putting down very little cash, plus replacing the crappy onza pedals. (thanks to the great guys at west hill shop in putney, VT! they were the stylin' posse who modelled the cyclocross gear in Mountain Bike)the upshot was a SWEET deal on a sweeter frame. the frame is vertically compliant so it soaks up more vibrations than the older ones, and it tracks and climbs extremely well. but it's stiff in the lateral direction, so there's no flex or slop. and it's as light as anything out there at any price. i rode it for awhile without suspension and found it to be considerably less fatiguing than the older frames, though still a lively ride to say the least. then i added a rockshok indy sl, and now it is a DREAM to ride. i feel confident hammering downhill and leaving my buddies in the dust, because the bike goes EXACTLY where i point it, tracks like it's on rails in turns, etc. climbing is also considerably improved by the shock, which helps reduce the boing-boing factor. but i can't bring myself to put waterbottle cages on it, cuz they would make it so heavy, hehe. the downside has been the CRAPPY CODA parts. the brakes pisspoor design made the simplest adjustment difficult, and they seemed to need it FREQUENTLY. the bar-ends have a shiny fake-titanium anodized finish that doesn't offer a secure grip like a knurled surface or softer aluminum would. the gripshift + XT match-up really sucked and i was happy to punt the sloppy shifting (and long throw on the left) after i broke the left gripshift (plastic, feh!). with the new XT shifters and v-brakes, a VAST improvement. also, the onza pedals were just a flat-out joke. on an entry-level bike, okay, but on a bike selling for this kind of price, not acceptable. i guess the problem may be that they build the frames in the USA, which costs alot more than Taiwan...but i still would expect better components at the price.
five chilis for the frame, 3 for the cheesy CODA stuff | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
archie
a Cross-Country Rider
from broussard, La
Date Reviewed: June 13, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
clarborn multi use trail | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
weight(lack of it)
accelration
carving ability
weight(did I mention that?) | | Weaknesses: |
-bar is flexy
-crank is too
-brakes (force 40+)are hard to adjust when not in the mood | | Similar Products Used: |
klein pulse
trek 8000 shx | | Bike Setup: |
-Judy dh
-platform pedals(I jump and fall enough by my self I don't need things locking me in)
expensive tires
-avid ultimate levers | | Bottom Line: | Nice bike
frame weight:3.1 lbs.
can be made really really light. I really like mine fast.I am faster on it than I am on a road bike(I really like that!!!) | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jack E Kleiner
a Cross-Country Rider
from PA
Date Reviewed: April 30, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
Super stiff
Light weight | | Weaknesses: |
CODA crank
Onza pedals | | Similar Products Used: |
Specialized M2 | | Bike Setup: |
Judy XC
M535 pedals
USE shock post
IRC Piranha pro's | | Bottom Line: | The bike climbs great. Hauls ass on the road with slicks, love catching and passing roadies.
1st one had a frame misalignment, and Cannondale swapped the bike. Total turnaround time 3 days!
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Submitted by
CM
a Weekend Warrior
from Boston MA
Date Reviewed: April 29, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Super light, stiff, replaceable drlr hanger, beautiful in yellow | | Weaknesses: |
originally equiped with cantilever brakes, no shocks and a creaky (but extremely light) CODA crank. | | Similar Products Used: |
Klein Comp, Kona cinder cone, Trek 8000 | | Bike Setup: |
My bike has a 98 Judy SL, new LX brakes, superlight wildgripper sprint tires and a USE XCR shox post. | | Bottom Line: | If you can find one of these CAAD 3 frames that has not been ruined for the Headshok nonsense, then grab it - there are still examples of new '95-'97 bikes in bike stores because the bike was way overpriced at the time. I piked up a new '96 on winter close out for $500, put the above parts on it (some new some just kicking around) and this is an absolutely incredible hardtail. Stiff, very light, very good handling and drop dead looks - it really is lighter than some titanium bikes with fancier kits. I don't love the shifting on the crank, nor the occasional creak, but there are few cranks on the market as light as these CODAs so I cannot bring myself to swap it. This bike is the last great conventional hardtail C'dale ever made - now it is all headshok stuff, which is too bad. This bike even rocks on the street with 700cc wheels and skinny tires. Outstanding value - if you can still find one, grab it and put a couple of parts on it and prepare yourself for greatness far exceeding what you paid. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
fred gittes
a Racer
from toontown, ma
Date Reviewed: April 20, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
cheap | | Weaknesses: |
that's because it sucks | | Similar Products Used: |
Fred's Cock Ring | | Bike Setup: |
I used Shayla's Exciter Lube and a Jeff Stryker Butt Plug II | | Bottom Line: | If GT is the McLaren of mountain bikes, the Cannondale must be the Ferrari.
try this: If you are the a$$hole of cycling, then the Cannondale M900 must be the big misaligned aluminum dildo that has penetrated you and torn your tender parts. 1 star for cannondale because they have the guts to ask you to pay for this crap. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Juha
a cross-country rider
from Ostro-Bothnia, Finland
Date Reviewed: January 20, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I´ve A C´dale M900 ´95 ( VIPER RED)
that I bought as a second-hand bike 5 months ago, in fact I´m
the third owner of the bike. The C´dale has some 1 500 km in
odometer, and I have ridden circa 300 km of the total.
Okay the bike is light as everybody has said and also
the frame is vvvery rigid. That's why there is Manitou
Mach 5 SX ´96 ( that came with the deal )
with a speed springs update hanging in the front.
For the next summer I´m going to renew the transmission;
rear cogs, chainrings and the chain. Also the
original tires ( Panaracer Dart and Smoke- kevlar sided )
have worn nearly out.
In this area of Finland it is very flat. If fact
here MOUNTAIN BIKING = mostly FOREST ROAD AND HARDPACK BIKING.
I´m going to put the new Geax Sedonas or Reverts on. Okay the bike is RADIENT ( quality, style, image).
(If GT is the McLaren in mountain biking, then
Cannondale must be the Ferrari !!?) | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alvin
a weekend warrior
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: January 11, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Featherlight weight, super stiff frame, ultra reliable components from a well known brand; Cannondale.
Controltech stem and magura brakes have been installed to punch up its performance, and this bike really kicks.
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Submitted by
Mr Marshal
a downhiller
from England
Date Reviewed: January 5, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I've rescently bought a Carrera Hellcat full suspension mountain bike for £700.It has 461 DH front suspension ,a shock works rear shock and a sachs group set.It's the best handling bike i've ever had because it takes in all the bumps and shifts well to,I recomend it it's BRILLIANT. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nisse
a cross-country rider
from Sweden (smaland)
Date Reviewed: November 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I´ve had my share of bikes the last 14 years (starting with a real 3-gear clunker), but this is so far the best frame I ever rode. The LX/XT combo gives a accurate and stable approach and the CODA components (brakes, front hub and chainring) are fair enough - although a set of v-brakes would probably be more...safe! And...a suspension fork would do the trick on those tricky swedish singletracks... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
The Sid
a weekend warrior
from The Netherlands
Date Reviewed: November 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have got my M900 for 2 years now and it still goes like hell. The frame is super (stiff) and I like the components. That's also the main thing why I bought it in the first place. I also love the look of it and I am happy that C'dale isn't very well known in my town, I have a pretty exclusive bike although it really isn't. I give it five burning peppa's. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
paul
a weekend warrior
from minneapolis,mn
Date Reviewed: August 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i bought my m900 at beginning of 98. it was a 97 model that was about half off what it originaly retailed for. for the same money i could of bought a bike with a suspension fork, but it would have been less of a bike. i getting ready to put a z-2 bomber on it. the components are ok, but i want to upgrade to xt. this bike is super light and climbs awesome. all in all, another great cdale hardtail. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stewart McCracken
a cross-country rider
from Edinburgh Scotland (UK)
Date Reviewed: August 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
What a pile of S**t, great bike, shame about the attitude of the european service and backup personnel when it came to warranty claim. I had an 18 month old bike that fractured immediately behind the chainstay brace... that was August 1997. Cannondales idea of an acceptable time scale for replacement (up grade to a suspension frame which I might add involved considerable additional investiment from myself) was Decemenber 1997,a full 5 months without a bike?! Clearly unacceptable for a company who ...care about our customers. I don't know what your service is like in the U.S.A., but your representatives in the U.K. a serious change of attitude. An example, having receieved little/no help from Cannondale Europe directly (nobody on the end of the customer services phone line, I attempted to locate a frame by spending my own time and money in scouring the U.K. bike shops for frames. I got a HOSTILE ! response from Cannondale who told me that I should not be doing this. As a result I have now got a 957 Pro-Flex, what a fantastic bike. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chuck norbert
a cross-country rider
from minnesota
Date Reviewed: June 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have this bike, the frame cracked last year, but cannondale was cool about replacing it. the bike is great for speed on flat terrain, and for climbing, however, it is not the best descending bike. the caad 3 frame kicks ass...........I like taco bell sometimes, punk rock, veggie smmiches, nd pop rocks are nice. I dont like ignorant people with opinions that are clearly rediculous.
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Submitted by
Greg Urbani
a weekend warrior
from Houston
Date Reviewed: June 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Well... I got run over by a van on my 1995 Stumpjumper M2. Messed up the frame, so I striped it & put the CAAD3 tangerine 1997 frame from a M900 along with some trick parts & downhill bars, Judy XC & assorted other goodies! Rides stiff! More like a cyclocross bike with Fat Tyres! Nice rig. Michelins to boot, makes it look like a Bianchi B.O.S.S. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Damien
a cross-country rider
from Salt Lake City, UT
Date Reviewed: June 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I love the bike I've Had mine for a year and it's like a dream
I did put a manitou fs-ti fork on it xt v's, new crank (Coda crank sucked, but I knew that before I bought th bike) and continental xc tires but other than that nothing need to be changed about this wonderful bike
The frame is the best thing about it super stiff super strong and super light
thank you Cannondale
I really wish i could give it a six
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Submitted by
iñaki marcaida benito
a
from bilbao spain
Date Reviewed: May 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
esto si es una bicicleta de verdad es algo realmente increible ,despues de tener mas de seis bicis tengo muy claro que esta es la mejor que he tenido ,baja de la ostia tiene estabilidad lo unico que se le podria achacar es la falta de una buena suspension aunque este problema ya ha sido solucionado con una rock shox judy xc que le da un comportamiento realmente noble. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sam Woods
a cross-country rider
from New York
Date Reviewed: May 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Yes, its light I agree. But the stock parts suck, they squeak, break, bend......... anything you name. And the frame! I went to off-road track by the countryside, and I flew! After hitting a big rock. I've got my chin stitched all over the place! And the bike? More stitches are needed I think! A big big dent on my frame. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hrvoje Hictaler
a weekend warrior
from Croatia, Zagreb
Date Reviewed: April 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The Best bike that I had ride. Short and simple, it goes itself. It has good equipment, it's light, strong, and stiff. Easy to operate and control. Very, very good bike, and I'm a cannondale fan, but this is really objective. I now own a F900 and I'm more than pleased with Cannondale bikes, although my first bike was ORANGE M900. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Burke
a cross-country rider
from Houston, Texas
Date Reviewed: February 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've got a 93 or 94 M700, but since there is no heading for it, I'm putting it here since mine & the 900 listed are equipped almost identically. This was the replacement for my old 1990 M300 that got ripped off. I have ridden this bike in all of its harshness for nearly 5 years and adore it. It's light, quick and incredibly responsive, yet super stable. It's hard to describe without taking it out for a spin.Every once in a while, mostly after I tear something up, I get the new bike urge. And after riding all sorts, I always come back and rebuild what I got. It's getting more difficult though, 1-1/4 threadless pepperoni forks aren't exactly a shelf item these days.My only complaint is that the new line of rigid Cannondales ARE NOT the same bike. They are twitchy and feel flimsy with a cheap ride. Eventually I will have to replace this bad boy and I'm not liking what I'm seeing. Where am I gonna find another Midnight Green to Black fade paint job,....and thumbshifters.If you got an old one you hate, send it over. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
SpeedInc
a racer
from Suffolk County, New York
Date Reviewed: February 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a 1995 M900 w/ 1998 LX-V brakes (the stock ones merely suggest to the bike that you'd like it to stop, WHENEVER it gets a chance), a used 1995 Judy XC (Mucho stiction unless you lubed it this week, but better than a rigid (and I'd like to point out that the 1995 Pepperoni rigid fork has got to one of the alltime best rigid forks!)), 1998 XT shifters (Gripshit 800 xrays both cracked in half after 2 years and always shifted with alot of friction (did I say ALOT of FRICTION?).
The original Coda 701 cranks always creaked and were recalled, the new ones have a few teeth missing after 4 months, they S-U-C-K, Suck!! enuf component bashing:Stiff, light, and quick. Most people don't realize that this has got to be one of the best frames in the world, Ive seen ROAD BIKES with HEAVIER frames! Its so light that sometimes it feels strange to pedal a bike so light, it just jumps at the thought of the pedals turning. This frame is also great because it bring world-class performance to the general public, with a lifetime warranty! Add some light weight wheels and Fuhgettaboutit! Any limitations on your riding ain't because of the bike!
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Submitted by
simon takkas
a cross-country rider
from venezuela
Date Reviewed: February 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
this baby took me 200km into the jungle last january,we cross rivers,vast extensions of flat land, up hills and down as we were in heaven,the best thing I ever buy
the only thing i have to change was the grip shift 800xr for a rapid fire because when you get into a real mod they dont work as you expect | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sam Messina
a weekend warrior
from NJ
Date Reviewed: January 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I love this bike , i ride one, it light and fast as hellA great climber, but needs a suspension-fork real bad.
I will probably upgrade it soon with a bomber Z2 atombomb the ride was
unbeatable, it handles singletrack like a dream.The componentry is excellent except for the
gripshifts. The frame is superstiff and respons very well indeed. an overall very excellent bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Graham
a weekend warrior
from Vancouver. BC
Date Reviewed: December 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Stiff is an UNDERSTATEMENT!!! This bike jarrs the spine. Good on ascents, a little jumpy on descents. Put a GOOD front shock on this baby and watch all your friends ride behind ya. Changed the tires to Velociraptors. No problems so far, just a good solid bike. Way to go C-Dale. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
waiting patiently
a
from Salt Lake, UT
Date Reviewed: November 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a 95 M900 and immediately I had problems with the crank. The bolts would never stay tight. Eventually that was fixed, but then my teeth on the crank started breaking causing tons of chain suck. Just a month ago I was ridding and my left chain stay broke. Now I have to wait and see if the warranty covers it. Even with all the problems I had I still love the ride. Even though you feel every bump going downhill. I would definatley buy this bike again, but I would replace the crank immediately, it totally sucks. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Svenne
a cross-country rider
from Sweden
Date Reviewed: November 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Stiff, stiff and stiff!!
A great climber, but needs a suspension-fork real bad.
I will probably upgrade it soon with a bomber Z2 atombomb.
Been abusing it for three months without any problems. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Johan Smit
a cross-country rider
from The Netherlands
Date Reviewed: November 11, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Best Bike I ever had. The crank sucks, but other components are ok. I must say that I like the frame the most. It is verry stiff and light. I'm getting a suspension fork next, and from the reading below this must be heaven. Verry good bike. Cannondale is the best. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave H.
a cross-country rider
from Pittsburgh, PA
Date Reviewed: November 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the same CAD3 frame on my 1996 M500, and I agree with just sbout everything others have written here. I tried to get by at least one year before buying front suspension, but the bike is so stiff it beat the crap out of me. Added a Girvin Elite fork and Whoa Nelly! I cannot imagine a better bicycle has ever been built when coupled with that shock. I guess I should start looking for a better seat than my CODA 900, not that I have had any complaints with it, but everyone else is changing theirs over, so maybe there is more comfort to be had. No complaints with the other CODA stuff, though I did not get the brakes that the M900 came with that nobody seems to like. CODA 300M crank is for the most part unremarkable, which means it is great, no dislikes with it at all. The only 'defect' that mine came with was the baked in/on sticker designation calling the frame a CAD2... Spent a good week confirming with bike shops and calling cannondale to confirm it was a CAD3 frame (it is, Matte Violet color, tapered bottom tube, threadless). Have since heard of this happening to a few other people. The fine folks at Cannondale offered to send my LBS a NEW FRAME! I was just happy I had the right frame and told them not to bother. I got a free T-shirt from cannondale for my trouble. A five chili rating for design, performance and customer/company realations. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Antti
a racer
from Finland
Date Reviewed: October 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Best bike I have ever ridden. I have raced it for two seasons now and I feel really sad because I need to get a new bike for next season. But I will never sell my Cannondale. I have changed almost every part in a bike except the rear derailleur and saddle. Coda components sucks but the frame is really good | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
hans
a cross-country rider
from sweden
Date Reviewed: October 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is very good. I have had it for a year, and iI still love it!!
I´ve added xt v-brakes and a Manitou suspension fork, this makes a good bike even better!!!
I wish i could give it six!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bendt
a cross-country rider
from Denmark
Date Reviewed: October 21, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had this bike for 1 year now. And I stil think it rules!! One thing that does NOT rule is the Coda 502m crank. But the frame is a killer | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marvin McGraw
a cross-country rider
from Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Date Reviewed: September 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I love this bike! Got mine for $599 (U.S)., added a Judy XC, an excellent bike for less than a grand! Very stiff, light, and responsive...a definate 5 chillies! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andy
a cross-country rider
from Iowa
Date Reviewed: August 26, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a 97 M900 after someone else decided that they would like to ride my Specialized last year. Love the frame, but I've changed nearly every part that came on the bike. My biggest complaints were the lx levers used with the Sach shifters, you need Jordan's hands to reach the levers w/o being on the shifters - way to save $10 Cannondale. I slapped on Avid levers, Race Face headset, and a Judy XC as well as XT in the front and rear. Still needs some upgrades, but kicks the crap out of an M2. Good engineering by Cannondale, but charge me an extra $100 and do the components right. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
vinny
a cross-country rider
from boston
Date Reviewed: August 12, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Incredibly light and responsive. Definitely needs front suspension.I would surely buy this bike again. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob Lawton
a
from The Midlands, United Kingdom.
Date Reviewed: July 28, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I had a lot of trouble with my original Noodel (M400) one of the rear stay's was out by a mile.I have since got a new one (96 model M500) OK it's the same frame as the M800. It's ace, only thing is the paintwork finish is nowhere as good as it used to be. I have heard a few other peoplesaying the same thing. Paint's a bit thin around the drop-outs. Love Noodles but do feel they havelost touch with mountain biking and just seam to be in it for making silly priced bikes for bigshot downhillers and stuff. Get back to your roots Cannondale. Nuff Said ! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Darrell Jackson
a downhiller
from Utah
Date Reviewed: July 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I just got my first Cannondale. I bought the CAAD3 (M900 Frame) and it is the lightest and best bike I have ridden. I have owned 2 GT bikes, a Specialized, and a Trek and the Cannondale is definitely the best of them all. I am pleased with the purchase and would never trade my Cannondale for a piece of crap Specialized. Specialized bikes are for the gullible consumers who see all the ads in the MTB magazines and buy them because the rider girls look good. Cannondale rules!!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jonathan Trainer
a racer
from Chicago
Date Reviewed: May 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I LOVE THIS BIKE! Great stiff, responsive, light weight frame. I have the '95 version. I added a Judy XC, XT V-brakes, swapped out the coda 900 saddle for a WTB SST TI saddle and the Ritchy pedals for Frogs and this thing rides and responds like a dream. Couldn't ask for a better climbing and single track bike. Make sure you get a good Suspension fork though, this frame is NOT forgiving. All this stiffness and effeciency has to have a draw back. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ole
a cross-country rider
from Stockholm, Sweden
Date Reviewed: April 15, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I really like the frame of this bike its rigid and responsive. The geometry is also nice so the bike handles very well (with a suspension fork). However, most of the components really sucks. The DiaCompe/Coda-brakes are a threat to your life. The Onza pedals has nearly costed me my family jewels and my neck. The Coda 700 front hub started screaming like a wounded pig after only 300 km and there were no spare bearings in Europe. The DiaCompe ahedset broke after 500 km and so on, and so on............ With the money i have spent on spare parts and better components i could have bought a killerbike in the first place. Buy the frame, not the bike!!!!! | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
michael rheaume
a cross-country rider
from ny usa
Date Reviewed: April 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
have had the m9 for two years of brutal riding-no problems. added a judy sl, xtr shifters and vbrakes, made a great bike that much better. climbs stiffly, yet handles tight singletrack, roots, etc. the weight sure is nice- 24 lbs with fork. price is excellent. the 97 model comes in a sweet tangerine color. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Christopher Stuckey
a
from cross-country rider
Date Reviewed: March 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I like the bike It's fast and durable. Well made !!!! The M900 is my first CANNONDALE. Good Job | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Arne
a cross-country rider
from Havnsø, Denmark
Date Reviewed: February 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I´ve had this red M900 for a couple of months now and I love it.
It´s rigid and awesome on the climbs. I use it for winter-riding on the road as well, and for that purpose it´s allright too.
The only thing that I don´t like that much is the Coda-brakes, but those I´ll change to some kind of V-brakes sometime. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Lapointe
a cross-country rider
from Thunder Bay, ON
Date Reviewed: February 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I love this bike, I got one after my proflex was stolen. I kinda missed the suspension but the ride was unbeatable, it handles singletrack like a dream. I put a Judy FSX, XTR derailleurs and V-brakes, a SDG Ventura Ti saddle, and a pair of Spin wheels on it and it still weighs 23.5 pounds. UNBELEIVABLE !!!If you want a sweet riding bike, at a good price get this one | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
stig kummel
a cross-country rider
from esbjerg
Date Reviewed: February 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Very cool bike! Extremely ridget!
I think I will replace the fork, to a manitou pro.
This bike would suit any cross-country rider!
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Submitted by
Robert Hackett
a cross-country rider
from Canberra, Australia
Date Reviewed: January 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is S**t-hot! Ive put some Z2 Bombers on the front and now I cant keep up with it. I would recommend the CAAD3 frame to anyone no questions asked. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kris DAout
a cross-country rider
from Antwerp, Belgium
Date Reviewed: January 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the '97 version of the M900, which is, of course, a nice bike (my previous bike was a trek 850...). I added a suspension fork (Judy XC).
The big pro's of the bike: (1) the weight: exactly what's said in the C'dale brochure, I appreciate C'dale's honesty (2) doesn't look techno or macho, it just rides great (3) reasonable price for the frame quality (4) great geometry.
The con's (let's be honest, any bike has them): (1) chain suck: a lot more than my cheap trek 850, and it scratches the aluminium frame (2) rather fragile frame due to the very thin alu tubes.
Briefly, a great bike. At least the European version because I think it differs a bit from the USA version. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
rick powers
a cross-country rider
from maryland
Date Reviewed: January 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
My 91 m900, my favorite hardpack bike , was stolen and I also needed a nae race bike so went with the 96 m900 and I couldn't be more pleased. It rips through tight turns as if it's on tracks.I got lucky with the finish. It matched perfectly with my Judy SL (sl yellow w/ speed yellow). I finish it off Spin composite wheels ( no more tacos for me please). The result ...The best performing and most wicked looking machine available without taking out a second mortage or living on instant noodle for a year. Cdale did it again. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joel
a weekend warrior
from Birmingham, Al
Date Reviewed: January 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I love my bike. If you put a shock on it (Judy XC) and upgrade afew things it will be the best. I've never cracked my frame even after riding down stairs and screwing around on the BMX track. You could make it extemely light adding a few ti things. Buy a C'dale I convinced 3 of my other friends to and they love tem to. Keep up the good work cannondale. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jay
a weekend warrior
from Mnpls, MN
Date Reviewed: November 30, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Got the 1995 2.8 frame as a replacement for a 1991 SM500 that had faulty rear drop out design, at NO cost. Cannondale really stands behind its products. The new frame was noticeably lighter & even stronger. Great at climbing & very fun on technical singletrack, my favorite. For what it is I can't think of a better frame at a better price. You can get it via the co's bike replacement program (limited time each year) for just over $300 as a frame. Suspension w/a 0 degree stem is a must. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Reinaers Philippe
a cross-country rider
from Belgium
Date Reviewed: November 29, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a Cannondale m900 (model'93). I have received this frame after a problem of failure on my old Cannondale M800; on which I didn't like the high position of the Bottom Bracket.
So I choose the M900 frame and I like it very much. It is a good bike in climbing section and also a great bike to make long-distance ride: nervous but comfortable.
I have put on a ManitouI fork and some components en Shimano XT/XTR.Up to now, No problem with it (I ride at least 6.500 km by year)
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Submitted by
Patrik Jonsson
a cross-country rider
from Norrköping, Sweden
Date Reviewed: November 18, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I really like this bike. It´s quick, fast and a dream to ride. I do miss a front suspension once in a while, but there will be one, I hope. One small thing that I don´t think is Cannondale quality are the brakes but I´ll change them soon and see if there will be a difference. One more thing: the bike is a feast for your eye! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Martin Norbert Ogonowski
a weekend warrior
from Sweden, Stockholm
Date Reviewed: November 16, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
The bike works very well but I miss a suspensionfork. The componentry is excellent except for the gripshifts. The frame is superstiff and respons very well indeed. an overall very excellent bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Luis Gelabert
a weekend warrior
from Barcelona, Spain
Date Reviewed: October 29, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Very good buy, added a Judy SL, V-Brake. Purchased after 3 year of use of a Kona Kilauea, which was pretty good. Very good climber, good handling, a pleasure to ride. Big stones dent the down tube, just worried about long term reliability of AL bikes. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Daivd J. Buys
a cross-country rider
from Logan, UT USA
Date Reviewed: October 26, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
The bikes low weight compensates for the unforgiving properties of aluminum.
Compare prices with steel, titanium, carbon fiber, metal matrix, etc., frames of the same weight and the advantage is clear with the M900. Put a good shock and v-brakes on the bike (which I did) and the ride is excellent. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Erik Elmqvist
a cross-country rider
from Sweden
Date Reviewed: October 25, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I enjoy every minute of it. But that´s after I got the mag 21 fork. It really needed front suspension. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lars Andersen
a cross-country rider
from Visby, Sweden
Date Reviewed: October 20, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
My first Cannondale, after my previous Gary Fisher was stolen I wanted a lighter bike. The M900 was just the right choice, what a killer! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Igor
a cross-country rider
from SLovenia, Europe
Date Reviewed: August 20, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
This is my second Cannondale. The geometry of previous bike (M700) was
a bit more aggressive, so at the beginning I had some problems with
overall bike handling. Now I became used to it and the bike is almost
excellent. The components, Deore XT/LX and Coda (Cannondale), are
generally good, although I expected pure XT components.
I put Judy SL 96 on and now the bike is unbeatable.
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