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Submitted by
steve
a weekend warrior
from Benicia, California
Date Reviewed: October 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I recently bought a 98, SV2000. I had been riding hardtail. I enjoyed the lightness of my bike and was concerned about the added weight of a full suspension. My first ride was Anandale in Sonoma Co. I let my HT friends go first so as not to slow them down. At the top of the hill I waited until they all caught up. As they lost traction on spots, one by one I passed them as my tire ground into the thick dust and I dragged my ass past all those purists.The control I got was astounding. I'm riding faster than I thought I could over terrain I new well. Tighter, quicker turning and much more forgiving. Another plus was my body felt better after a days ride over trails like Cobblestone, Rough go, Rut Route and others. The components are good quality. XT V brakes are great!!! Adjust on the fly front shock is incredible! I switched to grip shift on the XTR derailer and the shifting and numbers are bass-ackwards. Takes some getting used to. Sachs ought to get their shit together and make a replacement kit. Try one, buy one, you'll love it. To all those that insist their front suspension makes them a purist, use no suspension! That's pure. Jerks!Have a great day. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill Steele
a cross-country rider
from Brampton, Ontario
Date Reviewed: October 20, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
After months of shopping and test rides I had decided that despite its butt ugly appearance the Cannondale Super-V Active was the bike for me. I got an excellent deal on a '97 2000 (2100 Canadian) spent a couple of weeks dialing the pressure and damping in the front and rear and started to ride. The frame performs nearly flawlessly over all types of terrain, absorbing small and large bumps with aplomb. It climbs as well as any bike I have owned or ridden under power and in the singletrack.
However I do have a couple of shortcomings to address:
1) The suspension is non-existent under braking. This is really annoying on technical downhills as you expect the suspension to absorb a bump and it responds like your old hardtail.
2) The Fatty SL may be the most precise steering suspension fork ever, but those 88 needle bearings give a thick over damped feel. Despite frequent lubing, fiddling with the air pressure and the backing the damping all the way off I could never get a supple feeling over small bumps.
3) This bike is a mud magnet. The super large downtube, exposed horizontal shock and rear triangle pick up mud like an excavation machine. At my first race on this bike it rained, the entire course had two plus inches mud and my bike ended the day weighing an extra thirty pounds. I don't think my hardtail ever picked up more than ten-eleven pounds on a mud ride.
4) When riding over a large obstacle, (6 inch logs, steps, curbs, big rocks,) the rear suspension does not compress. This is due to the axle path being forwards and up, a high obstacle pushes the axle back then up. Despite these pecadillos I have truly enjoyed riding my SV2000, putting in some of the fastest rides of my life on terrain I have ridden for years. I will likely replace it with something more active so I guess three chilies is fair. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Richard Boyd
a cross-country rider
from Emmaus, PA USA
Date Reviewed: August 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
just got a super v 900. great bike. its from Discover Bicycles in Colorado. switched because i was tired of getting hammered by old front suspension c-dale. best bike ever.headshoke has limited travel. other than that, great bike. am already deciding which one to get next. it draws tons of attention in public places. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Coppersmith
a
from Langen, Germany
Date Reviewed: July 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Super V 400. Good entry price at 1100 bucks. Upgraded to Rock Shox Indy S, XTR Fr/Rear Derllr and breaks. Getting lighter by the day, but even at its entry level heft (30 lbs) climbed more energetically than a clothes drier full of wolverines. Cut 10 minutes off my 20 kilometer commute and the full suspension is just as good at absorbing curbs, expansion cracks in the road and cobblestones as it is at sucking up roots, logs and rocks. Initial challenge with pedal-induced suspension compression but fixed it by hanking the stiffness on the Fox Vanilla X rear shock. Super bike. Might recommend laying out the money for a higher order version if you plan to upgrade. Timer mopney and lost riding opportunity tied up in lots of upgrades. Five dogs and a side of anchovy/jalapeno flapjacks. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pete
a weekend warrior
from New Jersey
Date Reviewed: July 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just purchased a '98 Super V 700 at an incredible price $600 below Retail and this bike Rocks. The full suspension works to absorb almost anything on the trail and to my surprise it climbs like a champ. For the price, I do not think I could have done better. By the way I am 6'4 240 and the bike is taking all the punishment I can feed it. Get one and see for yourself. 5 hot logs for this bike | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a weekend warrior
from Long Island
Date Reviewed: June 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I just bought the Super V 900 for $1,400, to clear some room for the 99' bikes, and I feel it was a super price. Of course I had to upgrade to XT's and change the tires to be solid black (personal prefrence even though the brown side wall tires are maybe a couple grams lighter). The bike eats hills up, yes there are some hills on Long Island and I do alot of riding upstate in New Paltz, NY. If you can get this bike before the new models come out and talk the dealer down from the 1,800 asking price I feel this is a great bike. Ride hard!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bill
a cross-country rider
from NYC, NY
Date Reviewed: May 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I own a '97 SuperV-1000, all I can say is that it is a very well balanced full-suspension bike. It is relatively light for a dualie, my is 26 pounds. The ride is excellent on tight singletrack (smooth or rocky trails) due to the Headshok fork, I like the Headshok for the rigid feel, but I don't like it for the limited travel (2.35). I've pretty much replace all the CODA stuff with either XT or Syncros hardware, except for the stem, the CODA stem is actually lighter than the Profile Stiffy (190g) yeah right, try 260g, but that's another subject.
The rear is very solid due to the single bearing pivot and is very maintenance free, for the most part bio-pacing isn't a big problem on this bike like other URT style bikes. I've owned and ridden Trek Ys, Proflex 856 and Specialized A1 and this is still a much better ride. Besides it looks kidda cool!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chris ressler
a cross-country rider
from pa
Date Reviewed: May 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
would just like to tell anyone who is thinking of going full suspension do it
i love my super v 700x . i swiched from a hardtail to this bike and knocked
time off my favorite cross country loop.this bike climbs like a jeep
cannondale rules all others are fools.!! god bless america !!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe Hahn
a weekend warrior
from Denver, CO
Date Reviewed: April 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Recently, a friend of mine decided to get into mtbs and went out and spent 1000$ on a Cannondale V500. I thought he was out of his mind for spending that much. I took him out on some hilly terrain and I was blown away with how easy he was climbing up those hills, especially since he is about 30 lbs. overweight. I have a TREK 970 with a Rockshock and I was struggling on those same hills. He let me give it a spin about halfway thru the ride and I was completely blown away. His bike was a pure joy to ride. In about 5 minutes I was about a half mile ahead of him. I guess those bike are worth the money, I am shopping for one right now, thats how I came across this site. Anyone want to buy a Trek 970? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Serwa
a weekend warrior
from Phoenix
Date Reviewed: April 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the 1997 Super V 2000. I bought the bike as a demo from the owner of a Bike Masters here in Phoenix. I was looking at a F2000, but after riding this full-suspension bike, I fell in bicycle love. The previous owner had upgraded almost all the parts and the total weight was 23 lbs, yes 23 lbs!! This bike absolutely crushes everything I have ever been on. The frame feels very sturdy and the headshock is awesome. I am climbing hills faster and easier than ever before. Definitely worth the money. Full-suspension rules!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin
a weekend warrior
from Westminster, CO United States
Date Reviewed: April 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I own a 97 Super V 2000. Haven't replaced anything besides tires. Control and comfort is excellent. Came equiped with the Fatty 70 Head Shok, adjust on the fly is awesome, better than anything available on the market. Design of the solid fork is incredible. Sweet heavy duty frame makes it look tuff and bullet proof! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shawn
a weekend warrior
from South Dakota
Date Reviewed: March 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased a 97 super V 500 Comp and it is everything that i could possible imagine riding for the kind of riding that i do. The first ride i did with it was a week long in the Black Hills of South Dakota( alot of single trail, and on the Mickelson Trail, which is an old railroad grade)i put on almost a 100 miles in 4 days and loved every minute of it. That bike was well worth the money.As for the colors that it has they are absolutely awesome, red blending into a mango. I really get the looks with the outrageous colors even when it's on the bike rack on my vehicle. As for the Headshok i wont go back to a regular shock, i love it | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Grant
a racer
from Kalamazoo, Michigan
Date Reviewed: March 4, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The weather here in Michigan has been fabulous for February. I have been able to get my new Super V Raven out for its first few rides. It has been nothing short of awesome. I have owned a Super V when they first came out and a F-3000 hardtail. This bike is the best of both worlds. It handles faster than the old generation Super V's and is lighter. Not as quick as a hardtail but it's lightyears ahead in comfort. The acceleration of the new Raven is awesome. If you can afford to get Crossmaxes they will get the weight down to about 25lbs. or less. I was able to get a pair for 500.00 from my bike shop since I bought the bike there. I think this bike will be faster than the hardtail overall because you can just sit down and hammer through everything and not have to stand up for every rock or root.
Don't bother getting the higher models ( 3000, or 4000) the frames are the same and you can upgrade components cheaper than buying the different models. I think that the frame on the 2000 is the best looking anyway.
Overall an outstanding bike. The fun factor is the best so far of any bike I have owned or ridden. I am looking forward to racing it in both cross country and downhill events. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John OConnell
a cross-country rider
from Misawa, Japan
Date Reviewed: February 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've ridden my '96 Super V 700 in many different terains from the excellent singletrack of lower Alabama to the killer downhill here in Northern Japan. Bike rides great, stable on downhill and steers and climbs well too. No problems with the frame or carbon swingarm. Last year I got serious and upgraded the Alivio components to XTR and replaced the Quadra with a Judy DH, and added Ritchey WCS-Ti pedals and Fuzzy Logic headset. Best move ever, the bike is rock solid and completely reliable. Look me up if you're interested in riding in Tohoku area, Japan! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Al Jacques
a cross-country rider
from mass. u.s.a.
Date Reviewed: February 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I own a c' dale , ' 95 vintage super-v and have been riding overall for eleven years I have had the pleasure of coming in contact with many different bikes over the years and am very happy with my super-v. I only realy notice the pull on the swing arm when I am in the granny gear . I use it to my advantage to pull off tech. climbs that I love so much . this bike climbs fantastic in my opinion . and I love to climb . as I weight 200 # I also appreciate the robust construction . this is my second c'dale I think awsome . | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brad Carnes
a weekend warrior
from sioux falls south dakota USA
Date Reviewed: February 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I own a 1998 Super V 700 and all i can say is WOW !!! This bike handles better than any other bike on the market. Yes it costs a few bucks more, but ya have to pay for quality. Cannondale builds quality, and each year they continue to improve. This bike kicks all competiions ass!!! Buy one!!! I am sold!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
RAVEN LOONIE
a racer
from SAANICH, B.C.
Date Reviewed: January 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
SUPER V RAVEN: WHAT CAN BE SAID OTHER THAN TOTALLY AWESOME. THIS BIKE MAY COST A FEW BUCKS BUT IT BLOWS THE #&@* OUT OF ALL THOSE Y BIKES OUT THERE AND WITH A FEW MINOR CHANGES IN THE SEAT-W.T.B., SEATPOST-SYNCROS TI, FRONT FORK-MANITOU X-VERT R, AND 0 DEGREE RISE SYNCROS STEM THIS BIKE IS A 7 ON THE 1 TO 5 RATING SCALE. IN MY SOMEWHAT LESS THAN HUMBLE OPINION THIS BIKE IS THE BEST THING ON TWO WHEELS SINCE INDIAN MADE MOTORCYCLES. ONCE MORE ALL I CAN DO IS RAVE-ON ABOUT THE RAVEN. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Martin Cain
a cross-country rider
from Victoria, Canada
Date Reviewed: January 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Cannondale Super V 2000 Raven. - I have ridden many different full suspension bikes (kona sex 2, rocky mtn. element, catamount, ibis, klein ) and of these I can say that the only ones that really did the trick for me in the west coast single track riding we have here were the Cannondale and the Klein. And for the price there is a lot more bike to be owned in the Cannondale. For about $400 cnd. you get a better front shock with the head shock, better parts spec with shimano xt/xtr and a totally awesome ride. So in this guys opion if you can rave on a new Cannondale Raven! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brad McKinney
a weekend warrior
from Cleveland,Ohio
Date Reviewed: December 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I Own a 1996 Super V900cf Ihave had this bike for over a year and have only had good times with it. Rode Prop's run with it a week after taking it home.My only complaint has been the inability to get a maintenance manual for the dD 50 fork which has been friendlier to me than any Judy that i have owned. The frame and fork both love to stay true to the course you have picked for it to challenge.Rocksteady is the keyword here! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew Puschel
a weekend warrior
from Greenwich
Date Reviewed: December 9, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I am saving up to buy a cannondale super 'v' 2000. I have test rode GTs, Treks, and other bikes but i think that the super 'v' frames are the best. I will have my bike in about four weeks so if you want to find oiut if i like it e-mail me at the specified address | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Derek Holder
a weekend warrior
from Cardiff, Wales, UK
Date Reviewed: November 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I own a 1996 Super V 900 Carbon. It rides okay and looks the best. I had problem with the DD50 Headshok and Cannondale took 3 months to replace it under warranty. It seems to ride faster than me though! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff (The Geek)
a weekend warrior
from Texas
Date Reviewed: November 2, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I just bought a (97)SV 500's three months ago. This is my first full suspension bike and I looked long and hard before making this purchase. It started with tons of reading and then extensive test rides on my friend's TREK-Y-, G.Fisher, GT, Pro-Flex, ect. and just about everything else I could get on with full suspension around $1500.00 at the (race)track this summer. I feel I made the best choice for me and wouldn't change my mind for the world. The # 1 reason for this is the bike/frame. It will downhill corner like a Ninja and swallows loose gravel, huge rocks, tree roots and sand in a long, twisting uphill all at once like the damn thing had a two-stroke engine powering the rear wheel. I am 6-3 225 so this is no easy task-some bikes came out from under me while others spun out until my legs felt like they were dipped in molten lava. (the Pro-Flex was also a charm)What really sold me on Cannondale (the GT and Pro-Flex were very close seconds)was the dealership. One guy there goes that extra mile to make sure everyone who rides outta there feels great about blowing tons of cash. The whole service department is always super-helpful to answer any questions in detail and supply the right info to keep my my riding experiences top-notch. It is my strong opinion that most of these people are posting here and bragging/cursing about their bikes should at least open their mind to consider the whole enchilada. Most of the bad reveiws I have read are from poor riders getting suckered into buying the wrong bike/shock/size -ect. from greedy jack-ass dealers employing skaters and skiers to sell over a 100 different bikes and 1000's of add-ons. They know nothing about you or your riding habits but can somehow tell you exactly what you absolutly MUST buy to enjoy yourself. I guess since I was almost suckered into buying the wrong bike more than once I wanted to try warn others before they get burned. The right equipment makes ALL the difference. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Craig Iannazzi
a cross-country rider
from Pittsford, NY
Date Reviewed: October 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased a 97 super v-1000. My riding ability doubled from riding my previous trek 850. The balance is simply amazing. I notice that the bike operates the best in intermediate terrain - smooth downhill sections. I often find myself riding on my parteners heels in this terrain. A little power is lost on steep climbs.The Cables get real dirty and stiff often and I had to replace them with gortex cables. So far, that is my only complaint. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Biff
a weekend warrior
from U.S.A.-- A OK...
Date Reviewed: September 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a 97 Super V900. It's a bit on the heavy side, but I weigh in at 220 so it's less of a concern for me.Haven't had any problems so far, but the Shimano levers suck...Happy trails. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
JASON KEHAYA
a cross-country rider
from ESSEX JUNCTION, VERMONT
Date Reviewed: September 2, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I HAVE JUST HAD THE PLEASURE TO BUY A NEW 1998 CANNONDALE SUPER V FREERIDE WITH A HEADSHOK MOTO 100 FR FORK. THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST BIKE FOR FREERIDING! I'M NOW NOT LIMITED TO WHAT I RIDE. NEVER HAVE I BEEN ON A BIKE THAT HAMMERS ON XC TRAILS AND THAT YOU CAN RACE DOWNHILL. WITH 120 MM OF TRAVEL AND A 100SL SWINGARM I FLOAT OVER THE ROUGHEST BUMPS WITH EASE! THE CODA CF2 ONE PIECE ALLOY CRANKS ARE SWEET ALSO.DIALING IN THE FRONT AND REAR IS ON THE FLY AND TAKES NO TIME. STOCK IT COMES WITH SHIMANO XT DERAILLEURS AND LX V BRAKES. THE REAR SHOCK IS A NEW FOX VANILLA RX WITH A REMOTE OIL RESIVOIR. BUY ONE AND THANK ME LATER!!!!! IT'S SWEETER THAN YOU GIRLFRIEND ON PROM NIGHT, AND WILL NEVER COMPLAIN WHERE YOU TAKE HER!!!!!! 5 STAR PLUS!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Edhar Narawie
a racer
from Kch, Sarawak, Malaysia
Date Reviewed: August 21, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I own a Super V 900 which I bought all the way from Discover Bicycles, Oregon. The bike is really a great bike except for two things!I raced in the jungles of Borneo when my bike was only 2 months old. 1. The Gripshift doesn't work that well in our condition. Now, I have
upgraded my shifters to the Shimano XT. 2. The front suspension doesn't lock out anymore.Maybe I should agree that only the Cannondale frame is great. ANYONE NEED INFORMATION ABOUT BIKING IN BORNEO?! Call/write!
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Submitted by
PATRICK TALLMAN
a cross-country rider
from SCHENECTADY, NY
Date Reviewed: July 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I HAD A SUPER V WITH THE CARBON SWING ARM BUT IT WAS JUST NOT MADE FOR V BRAKES. AFTER TWO SWING ARMS, I GAVE UP AND PURCHASED A NEW SL100 ACTIVE, WHICH IS OK BUT I FEEL LIKE I AM RIDING A HORSE WITH ALL OF THE PEDAL INDUCED MOVEMENT IN THE REAR END. THE SL IS A LITTLE ON THE HEAVY SIDE BUT SURE DOES EAT UP THE BABY HEAD ROCKS IN THE NORTH EAST. THE 60 HEAD SHOCK HAS BEEN REPLACED ALREADY, BUT THAT SEEMS TO BE NORMAL FOR C-DALE FRONT ENDS!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
PATRICK TALLMAN
a cross-country rider
from SCHENECTADY, NY
Date Reviewed: July 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I HAD A SUPER V WITH THE CARBON SWING ARM BUT IT WAS JUST NOT MADE FOR V BRAKES. AFTER TWO SWING ARMS, I GAVE UP AND PURCHASED A NEW SL100 ACTIVE, WHICH IS OK BUT I FEEL LIKE I AM RIDING A HORSE WITH ALL OF THE PEDAL INDUCED MOVEMENT IN THE REAR END. THE SL IS A LITTLE ON THE HEAVY SIDE BUT SURE DOES EAT UP THE BABY HEAD ROCKS IN THE NORTH EAST. THE 60 HEAD SHOCK HAS BEEN REPLACED ALREADY, BUT THAT SEEMS TO BE NORMAL FOR C-DALE FRONT ENDS!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a cross-country rider
from So California
Date Reviewed: June 28, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had my '94 Super V 900 for almost 2 years now, and i have had a couple small problems: first the head shok cap comes off a lot, and the second how small the frame is. I'm about 6 foot and i'm riding a medium frame (but that has nothing to do with the bike). Those are my only complaints, it's a great bike! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brooks
a cross-country rider
from Chicago,Illinois
Date Reviewed: June 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Just thinking of my SuperV 2000 makes my unit grow to enormous measure. Riding it is like engaging in gratuitous sexual activity with four young virgins with a zest for life. Not to mention the attention I receive while cranking along Lake Shore Drive, from the opposite sex. Needless to say I love my bike! Though I've added a number of extras I wouldn't own another machine if you paid me........ | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Patrick Cook
a cross-country rider
from
Date Reviewed: May 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I think this is a good light full suspension which rides better than most y's | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Don Caballero
a downhiller
from Denver, CO
Date Reviewed: May 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
These c'dale V bikes suck. I could get more performance from gary fisher X types for less doughs | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ernst
a cross-country rider
from Indiana
Date Reviewed: May 2, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Was my first fullsuspension bike biopaced lots of chain suck and plaged with shifting problems. upgraded to air shock on rear and still had problems.
piviot point was to high.If you stop and think they stoped making this one.
this model like it's chain sucked!!!!!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bob Ederer
a racer
from OKC, OK
Date Reviewed: March 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Gee, wonder why C-dale stopped making carbon swing arms?? Maybe because they BREAK! Actually I really like the bike, it is a little heavy but what the hell, I could use a diet as well. If it were not for the breakage problem (on the third swing-arm) it would be a great bike. I just ordered the SL100 frame w/ fatty fork to replace this one, cannondale has a great frame trade in program! Meanwhile I have to let the ratings slide just a little because of the swingarm on an otherwise awsome bike! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan Drakenholt
a weekend warrior
from Malmö, Sweden
Date Reviewed: March 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the Super V 900 carbon in late -95 and this year I have bought the new Super V Active 3000. Magnificient, wellbuilt frames. A lovely bike to ride and a great bike to look at (!). I am sold on Cannondale and maybe I am one of the worlds biggest fans of both C´dale and the Super V-bikes. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jay wuoti
a downhiller
from westminster ma usa
Date Reviewed: March 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
i love this ride it is unmatched and untouched if you can get your hands on one do so you won't regret it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Rogers
a weekend warrior
from Beacon, N.Y.
Date Reviewed: February 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I own the bike pictured above. It's a great bike. I had a Killer V before with a manatou 4,and I got tired of getting beaten up by all the rocks and roots on the east cost trails. So I made the switch to full spension. All the guys at my bike shop were riding these until the new active Vs came out. So I know these are strong and reliable bikes. It's alittle heavy, but I'll fix that with some up grades. One of the guys at the shop folded his fork back into the down tube in a crash and put a hole in it the size of a nickle. He put a new fork on and raced a season of expert on the bike with no problem. Not what cannondale wants you to do, but it showed how strong these frames realy are. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
`Bruce
a downhiller
from Halifax,Nova Scotia,Canada
Date Reviewed: February 1, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I own a 1994 Super V 1000. Super frame. Replaced the following; Ti Flight Seat; Syncros Seat Post; Advid Brakes (cantiliver); XTR Rapid Fire and Hubs; Mavic Down Hill Ceramic Rims; Bass Worm; Rollamagig (these last two are a must because of the mud we get around here); Answer Hyperlite Bar; and Kooka Downhill Cranks. The bike weighs in at 28 lbs., but then I weigh in at 210, that is why I go for the tougher componets. This machine has over 3500 miles on it and it is still on the original swing arm bearings (tight as the day I bought it). I am a fairly good rider all of my freinds race in the expert class. We ride all winter around these parts. Nobody makes a tougher product then Cannondale. My freinds have tried other full suspension bikes and nothing but trouble. I like their product so much I wish I was selling it for them! | | Overall Rating: |
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