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loewenm
a Weekend Warrior
from Portland, ORDate Reviewed: September 14, 2011
Strengths: Smooth.Weaknesses: Good luck getting this serviced.Bottom Line: Great looking fork. I love the smoothness the bearings provide.
Favorite Trail: Deschutes River Trail
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: Very old Rock Shok.
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Luigi
a Downhiller
from Joinville, SC, BrazilDate Reviewed: May 24, 2002
Strengths: Soft Damping, tough construction, excelent for droppingWeaknesses: Heavy, and be sure it HATES water!!Bottom Line: I had a nightmare after riding 3 hours under tropical rain here in Brazil. The day after the shock was completely locked; thanks to Cannondale support I got it fixed.
I bought this bike to ride 2 meter drops... and it works beautilully!!
Favorite Trail: Motocross tracks
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: Cruel Bikes
Similar Products Used: Proshock HR90, Rock Shox Judy SL (100mm)
Bike Setup: Custom SuperV900FR
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Kevin
a Weekend Warrior
from KansasDate Reviewed: March 22, 2002
Strengths: Very Strong / rigidWeaknesses: It is rather heavy (which is probably why it is so strong). No lock out.Bottom Line: I like the security of knowing it is a very durable fork. In addition, the bearings make it very smooth - there is no stiction. I find that the stiffest dampening setting allows for best control.
Although its not supposed to be for the weight conscious rider, I would still prefer it be lighter.
Favorite Trail: Clinton Lake
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: The Bike Shop, N.C
Similar Products Used: Other Cannondale shocks
Bike Setup: Cannondale Super V (all XTR)
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Roger Trinidad
a Weekend Warrior
from Manila, PhilippinesDate Reviewed: September 23, 2001
Strengths: Beefy...Weaknesses: Heavy...Bottom Line: I've tried some of my friend's bike to see what their forks are goin' to say. But I still prefer my Moto FR 'coz it always give me a smooth landing after a big jump.
Favorite Trail: Slalom & Freeride
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At: Cannondale Asia
Similar Products Used: None...
Bike Setup: '98 Cannondale Super V Raven 2000
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Roger Trinidad
a Weekend Warrior
from PhilippinesDate Reviewed: September 23, 2001
Strengths: Beefy...Weaknesses: Heavy...Bottom Line: I've tried some of my friend's bike to feel their forks but I still prefer my moto FR 'coz I feel secure everytime I land from a big jump.
Favorite Trail: Slalom & Freeride
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At: Cannondale Asia
Similar Products Used: None...
Bike Setup: '98 Cannondale Super V Raven 2000
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Scott Rowe
a
from Bronxville, NY - USADate Reviewed: August 24, 2001
Strengths: BIG - HEAVY- MEANWeaknesses: HEAVY- Not a whole lot of travelBottom Line: These things kick ass. They were a little tough to get use to on XC and uphill-- but there is nothing better than blowing past people on a DH. The best thing I have put on my bike since I bought it.
Favorite Trail: anything with DIRT
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: Friends House
Bike Setup: Cannondale FR 900-
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David Lopez
a Cross Country Rider
from Miami LakesDate Reviewed: February 23, 2001
Strengths: Very strong, very smooth, Dampening Dial actully works, reliability.Weaknesses: Weight (I would estimate 6.5 lbs.), Suggested retail price, Only C-dale mechanics with special tools can work on it.Bottom Line: If you abuse your fork or have broken lesser forks, this is the fork for you. I weigh 225 and ride like a gorilla escapped from the circus. I destroyed the Quadra 5, Indy SL, and even the X-Vert tripple clamp!, in less than a year of riding in FLAT South Florida. On the other hand, I've abused this fork for over two years and have not had a single problem. The shock is smooth as silk but could be a little more progressive. The Dampening Dial actually makes a difference and helps to reduce some bobbing when turned all the way tight. It is extremely stiff, with no lateral flex. It holds its' line on any size impact or sharp turn. The weight is a concern if you intend to race. If you are just out to have fun and play with your bike or Freeride, this fork is a good option. If your a big guy like me and don't mind carrying the extra weight, go for it you wont be disappointed. I've started racing a little this season so I just replaced this fork with a 2000 Marzocchi Atom 80. I love the Marzocchi so far, but I've kept the Moto FR in my garage as back-up just in case I destroy the Marzocchi. It loses one chili for Value, even though I got it on sale at a decent price. In the Overall, it loses one chili for weight and the fact that you will have to pay someone to work on it unless you are a Cannondale mechanic with the special tools required to service this particular fork.
Favorite Trail: Kmart in WPB
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At: International Bike in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Similar Products Used: Rock Shox Quadra 5, Rock Shox Indy SL, Manitou X-Vert tripple clamp, Marzocchi Atom 80
Bike Setup: Cannondale SuperV, XT/XTR (8-speed)
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kyle
a Downhiller
from cleveland ohioDate Reviewed: February 14, 2001
Strengths: EXTREEMLY STRONG!verry heavy duty! wont break, and is a monster of a fork, which is sweet for free-ridin'! I love it altimatly precise!Weaknesses: a little heavy, but weight is better in free-ridesBottom Line: beefyest and strongest danm fork I have ridden, love it!
Favorite Trail: vultures knob
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: bike authority( great shop!)
Similar Products Used: headshok fatty
Bike Setup: cannondale super-v 400 frame, motto fr fork, mavic rims, race face lp cranks, magura claras
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Tom Carter
a Downhiller
from Tucson, AZDate Reviewed: August 8, 2000
Strengths: Beefy, smooth 100 mm travel. Very stiff.Weaknesses: WARNING!! The first year production has serious faults. One: can't use disc brakes with it. Why? I don't know Cannondale has not been forthcoming as to the reason.
Decription: Yellow, round holes for disc brakes.
Two: The beefy fork brace seems to be welded on at an angle relative to the stanchions. Does it matter? Cannondale hasn't told me yet.Bottom Line: Be careful about buying that particular year 98 I think.
Favorite Trail: Too many to list
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Rock shock, Lefty, White, Marzocchi
Bike Setup: Super V Raven 2000 FR
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BikerAl
a
from Dearborn Hts., MI USADate Reviewed: March 7, 2000
Strengths: Strong, long wearing, NO stiction, sealed, accepts disc brakesWeaknesses: Weight, valvingBottom Line: My wife's Cannondale came with one of these forks, and I liked it so well I put one on the bike I was building for myself. The fork is heavier than most others with the same travel. But it is VERY strong, stiff, and durable. Where most forks rely on a sliding fit beteeen the forktubes and lower legs, this fork has needle bearings. As a result, it needs little maintainence compared to traditional a fork. Since introducing the "lefty" (which is basically one leg of this fork) Cannondale installs the Moto FR only on tandems. When the fork does need service, special tools are needed. Overhauling it is beyond the scope of even many mechanics. So if you're not sure whether you should disassemble one of these forks, don't do it. Most people are happy with these forks the way they come, but they can be better. With all this fork has going for it, Cannondale made some questionable choices on the shock valving. Heavier oil helps a little, but re-valving is really what's needed. Cannondale will re-valve it for you, or if you're brave, you can play with it yourself. If you choose the do-it-yourself route, be prepared to spend some quality hours making small changes and trying them out. I like the fork, and if not for the valving thing, I'd gladly give it more add more chili's.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
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graham davidson
a Downhiller
from aberdeen,scotland,ukDate Reviewed: February 16, 2000
Strengths: Not to heavy and there is plenty of people waiting to buy them off you when your finished with them since they have easy maintenence.Weaknesses: Not enough adjustability and flaky paint.They sieze-up if any mud gets in and they cost a bomb to get fixed.(£70-£90)They bottom out to easy while jumping and make an awful noise.Bottom Line: Good for trail riding but to soft for jumping but if you are looking for a downhill fork try something with a little more travel.Be carefull not to let any mud under the boots.
Favorite Trail: anything downhill
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: Pace RC150 monsters and Bombers.
Bike Setup: Cannondale SV900fr with Race-Face cranks,Hope hydro disks,mavics,mr dirt gizmo and Azonic
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KB Turner
a Cross Country Rider
from Valley Forge, Pa.Date Reviewed: February 15, 2000
Strengths: smooth, fair working adjustment, nice tracking, and no maintenance hasslesWeaknesses: heavy, crappy drop-outs, enough material to build another frameBottom Line: Hey, I bought the medium frame, when the large would be slightly better. The fork works predictably, which is all I really want. Big sticker shock on tools, but it made a difference. Maintainical info from LBS and C-dale took months, and was not entirely reliable. The weight issue is enough that I want to get the Lefty fork, in hopes that the inner workings are somewhat identical. A great fork, but a dog on the looooooooong climbs. Tandem bikers should really look at this, as should folks with a fork breakage history.
Favorite Trail: Horseshoe
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: RockShox Judy, SID, C-dale Heads
Bike Setup: C-dale FR frame, Shimano, Avid, Mavic, various nice pieces
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Sandy
a Downhiller
from SwixerlandDate Reviewed: October 11, 1999
Strengths:
StiffWeaknesses:
Only for Freeride enough travel
No rebound adjustment
while riding it it began to stiction
to heavy for Feeride use
QR onlyBottom Line: To me it seems that the fork is a compromise but not the best ive seen yet if you gonna use it for freeridde the forks seems to me to heavy the travel is for that use enough for serious downhill use the weight is secondary she is very stiff but the travel isnt enough the one id used began after some time to stcition and getting real hard
Favorite Trail:
Everthing that rocks
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
Similar Products Used:
Jr. T Mr. T Hanebrink LT 8
Bike Setup:
Cannondale SV 700 Freeride
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Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from VancouverDate Reviewed: September 18, 1999
Strengths:
Very very stiff. Plush. Strong. Excellent dampningWeaknesses:
Heavy (6LBs) could use 30mm or so more travelBottom Line: Awsome fork, Heavy but I'don't care, good offset for such a non flexy fork
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
RockShox & Bomber
Bike Setup:
98 SuperV Freeride 2000
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Lee
a Racer
from Ashburnham MADate Reviewed: September 7, 1999
Strengths:
kicked ass in all waysWeaknesses:
little on th eheavy side but worth itBottom Line: i broke it and by collerbone, i bent its legs, no warrenty
Favorite Trail:
fast and windy
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
no triple clamps
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Super V 1000FR
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