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Submitted by
Nick
a cross-country rider
from Calgary, Ab, Canada
Date Reviewed: January 30, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the late intro 1998 Cannondale F3000. From the minute I heard the specs on the phone I was in love with the bike. The sweet XTR drivetrain, Magura brakes, sweet frame and fork and the light weight make it the perfect bike 'specially for the price tag. Once I saw it I fell even more in love with it from the sexy paint job to how trick it looked. If this were a woman it would be my gf cus its perfect in every way except for a few minor insignificant flaws. The bb tends to squeak a lot now after 6 months of pretty hard riding... and the front hub is binding a bit but overall its serverd me well through descending ultra steep stuff to being there when I totally wiped out. I love this bike! If I got 2 things in life I'll be happy and I got them. My bike and my gf. Life is simple... life is good! | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a cross-country rider
from Silverdale,WA
Date Reviewed: January 28, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I enjoy this bike...kinda'like drinking a micro brew...some like it, some don't.....My 98F2K is quick in the tight stuff...average in the technical stuff and simply screams on pure singletrack that has nothing but powerhills and banks....rapidrise shifts nicely, love the 5 lock head///puts you ahead of the pack in a race when in comes down to powering the hill, whether it is on the fireroad or singletrack....Personally, it is a little heavy for me; that is not a bad thing...just a little heavy is all....a few upgrades to the bike and it competes with most high end hardtails out there......it is a fun, quick bike that climbs like a motha'.......buy it. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Laughing Boy
a cross-country rider
from Ro, MI
Date Reviewed: October 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I'm scared of crack 'n dales. The shocks themselves are wonderfull, don't get me wrong, and the bikes perform great. But for all that money, you could get a better bike with better stuff on it. These bikes break way too easy. We chopped a frame in half to see how the CAAD4 was different from the CAAD3 and it was scary to see how many voids there were in the welds (air pockets. there should be NO air pockets in a weld). Also you may think that a smooth, sanded down weld is better looking, but it decreases the strength of the weld.
four stars for performance, 1 star for quality | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nico Molenbeek
a cross-country rider
from The Netherlands
Date Reviewed: October 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The best bike i ever owned!!! terriffic climber and awsome if you want to get into your pedals!!! the only thing what you must replace is the fuc... Avid brakes i have chosen the Shimano XTR v brakes the really work!!!!
overall a teriffic bike. Caad 4 Rules......
and your friends will wil hate it!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Wallace & Gromit
a cross-country rider
from CT
Date Reviewed: October 4, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
We originally bought two 1999 F1000s, but they came with so many flaws that Cannondale gave us new, mid-season bikes. They are sensational--light and stiff for climbing, not too stiff for descending. The HeadShok works great, and the shifting is flawless with an all-Shimano drive train. The cassette is XTR as well as the rear derailleur, the Coda components work well, and the bikes have worked great over the last month and a half. We are delighted, and the bikes do everything that one could reasonably and sometimes unreasonably ask. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jon
a cross-country rider
from ny
Date Reviewed: August 4, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I find this a super bike for a experienced rider it handles like a snake swerving in and out of turns. with a better crank set and derailer this is a great ride this bike can hold a sumo wrestler. i like cannondale for the strong durable and dependable bike it is I on the other hand am against the grip shift for strong reasons but would have it replaced | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Graham G
a weekend warrior
from London, England
Date Reviewed: July 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have just bought an F3000SL and can only say one thing - AWESOME !Yeah it's expensive, but weighing in at 21lbs, crossmax, avid arch supreme, CAAD4 frame set, Fatty SL front shock, Thompson post etc, etc, it is just a stunning bike to ride and look at.The inclusion of a titanium 9 speed cassette, coupled with the Coda 44/28 chainset avoids duplication, and saves weight.I had not used grip shift before, but I am now a convert. Quartz 9.0 with the XTR rear mech changes instantly. My other bikes will be converted shortly.It climbs like a monkey, XC it goes where you want it too, and downhill is no problem at all !Conclusion: If you have got a spare £2,500 - Order one now. You will not be dissappointed.
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Submitted by
Domen
a cross-country rider
from Slovenia
Date Reviewed: June 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have this bike since May and it is a very good buy. It is very light and very good climber. The only problem is saddle CODA 1000 it is a little too hard.The frame is good too, very good geometry.The headshock is working great it is really good.
Overall this is great bike... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bruce S.
a downhiller
from England
Date Reviewed: June 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I own a Cannondale F1000, with the DD60 shock and various CODA bits. At first, I had problems with the seat post slipping, and eventually bottoming out on the bottle cage rivet- not good for the frame. But, I got a replacement frame, and I have had no problems.
CODA have come in for a lot of flak, and I am not sure why- Firstly, The CODA pedals are excellent- the shimanos are really not any better. The XYZ bar ends are really good- better than others I have used. The front hub is really no probelm, contrary to the reviews (and it has put up with British weather!), and the handlebars and stem are fine. One gripe though- the chainset creaks and I can feel it click under pressure, so I'll probablly replace it.
The bike rides very well- handling is quick but not twithchy, which makes for a good singletrack bike. The light stiff frame is great up hills, and the handling makes for good downhill performance. The shock is far better than any rock shox I've ridden, which are badly damped and twisty by comparison. All in all a good bike, but maybe a little too light for real durability. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a racer
from Raleigh, NC
Date Reviewed: June 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Background info: I weigh in at about 220, ride hard, and actually use the bike to race XC in the Clydesdale class. I live for ultra-technical singletrack, and go by the motto, Its always faster to ride over/through something than to walk over it. My bike is always dirty, but always well lubed, and very well maintained.I bought my CDale F2000 about 1 year ago. The frame and fork are too cool. Lite-weight, one of the best forks on the market... this thing is great. The ride is a little rough because the frame is so stiff, but this thing climbs like a big kitty that hasn't eaten for a long time. If the bike had a brain of its own, it would climb hills all day long. Ya just kinda point the bike and it goes.However nice the frame and fork are, I have had some problems with the overall bike.After about 1 month of riding, I bent the CODA handlebars. A couple months later, I broke the left CODA 701 crank arm in two pieces. Another month down the road, I busted the CODA seat. a few months later, my second set of CODA handlebars failed. Beginning to see a pattern? Basically, it is my opinion that CODA sucks. About the only thing CODA that has not failed in the year I have ridden the bike is the front hub and skewer! As could be expected, I have not had any problems with any of the Shimano compents on the bike.I also had problems with the wheels. I talked with my local bike store, and they told me that CDale builds the wheels themselves, and does not use spoke tape (more time/money???). The net result is that the wheels went out of true after only a couple rides, and would never stay in true until I finally spent the bucks and had them rebuilt. Problem solved, but still a major pain in the butt... and one that CDale should have handled before I bought the bike.Another sort-of gripe... The F2000 is spec'd with a UNC51 (Shimano LX) bottom bracket. What the heck? They go out of their way to put out a super-lite bike, and then add a quarter pound by going with a bottom bracket that costs $5 less than the one they should have stocked the bike with. I would have paid another $5 for my bike when I bought it!So... I now have a new set of Ti handlebars, RaceFace cranks with a UNC71 bottom bracket,a new seat, and rebuilt wheels. Yes the bike is a screamer, but come'on Cannondale get yer crap together. I thought I was buying a nice hardtail that I could race with, not a really nice frame and fork loaded with crap. I wouldn't even put CODA garbage on my wifes bike (very mild rider).If this rating were for the frame and fork, I would give 5 chillies in a heartbeat, but being that we are rating the entire bike... sorry Cannondale... yer bike sucks. My advice to anyone out there would be to find one of these mail order places I've seen advertised, and buy just the frame and fork, along with a Shimano XT build kit. Save yourself the hassles I have endured. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Messman
a weekend warrior
from Beaverton, OR
Date Reviewed: May 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
After 10 years of riding a 78 Specialized HardRock, with Hard everything, I
thought it was time for a change. When I started looking at bikes I
was amazed at how much things had changed in 10 years. The more I looked and read, the more I was attracted to FS bikes. When it came time to start making a choice, I rode a number of bikes and really liked them all. When it came time
to spend the money, I decided that FS was too heavy and too much money for
the kind of riding I do and started looking for a well equiped hardtail. I
bought an F2000 because everything seemed to work well: shock, shifters,
and brakes along with my body fit (6'3, 200lbs = xlarge frame). After 2
months of riding the bike I don't regret buying it and think the light
weight and on the fly adjustable shock are its best features. There are
probably better bikes for racing but for moderate on and offroad, the F2000
is a joy to ride. I will give it 4 out of 5. Nothing is perfect. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jake Frame
a racer
from Gig Harbor, WA. USA
Date Reviewed: May 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I recently bought a '98 CADD3 frame with a fatty SL fork, and customized the rest of the bike with RaceFace cranks, bottom bracket, and bars, control tech bar ends, 98 sram 8.0 micro adjust gripshifters, a thomas seatpost, ceramic rims, and full XT components. (Thanks to Old Town Bicycle in Gig Harbor WA) I must say that this bike totally rocks. I don't think I have ever loved riding a bike so much. I can spend all day in the saddle and not have any complaints. This bike is an unbelievable climber, (ever look forward to climbing hills...ride a cannondale), goes exactly where you point it without hesitation, and is solid as a rock decending. Kudos to Cannondale for making the best bike in the world. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
scott
a racer
from n.c.
Date Reviewed: May 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i bought my f1000 at the end of last year. it has been a great bike. it climbs better than anything ive riden. ive made a couple of small changes (handle bar, bar ends, and grips). the biggest change was the fork (upgrade from fatty d to a fatty sl) im very pleased. it is very responsive. overall the bike is awsome the only complant i have is the seatpost (which im replacing). it seems to allow the seat to shift forward and back. in a race and even on a training ride this can become very uncomfortable. this is my only complant, like i said overall the bike is kick ass... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a cross-country rider
from Phoenix, Arizonza, USA
Date Reviewed: April 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This review is on my F2000. Simply put, I love it. Before I even rode it, I upgraded
the brakes, front derailluer and brake levers/shifters to XTR. I also changed out the
rapid rise rear derailleur to the standard type (I have two other bikes on the
standard system and didn't want to have to deal with the difference). I also put
Shimano's 747 pedals on the bike. On cross country terrain, the bike accelerates
and handles like no other bike I've ridden. I am also very impressed with the
overall quality of the bike (frame, paint, etc.). My Cannondale dealer did an
excellent job setting it up for me. They (Bikemasters, Tempe, AZ) represent the
Cannondale line very well. At $1,600, I think it's an affordable upper end cross
country racer. Mountain Bike Action recently did a review of the bike and gave
it an excellent review, which heavily influenced my purchase. I love the blue with
yellow graphics. Of all my bikes, its my overall favorite! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Glenn Tinseth
a cross-country rider
from Corvallis, Oregon, U.S.A.
Date Reviewed: March 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my '97 F2000 used from the MTBR Marketplace for $975. I had to de-creak the Coda 700 cranks, and overhall the Fatty 70 due to a hole in the rubber gasket (and some little stuff like brake pads and chain). This bike is amazing! The Fatty real eats up the fast fire road bumps; I bet it's increased my in-control top speed by 5-6 mph on the downhills. It's very agile and at 23.5 lbs it climbs like nothing I've ever ridden. I get a lot of sh*t from the chromo-snobs I ride with, but when I clean a muddy uphill while my bud pulls his Yo Eddy off to the side of the trail to let me by, I just smile and say...You should have bought a Cannondale. Rating: 5 flaming chiles plus one more for viper red! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bryan Davis
a weekend warrior
from Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Date Reviewed: March 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had the F1000 for almost a year now and I just love this bike. On technical single trail it handles great at both high and low speeds. I ride in a club every Saturday mornings in the mountains and am the envy of most (except the Merlin rider). The only con is the persistent tic tic tic of the crank on heavy peddling. Definitely worth the $$$.
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Submitted by
Tom Widell
a weekend warrior
from Syracuse, NY
Date Reviewed: March 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
A year ago, I purchased the mid-year model of the Cannondale F1000.
Since then, I haven't looked back. This bike, simply put, is awesome. From
the lightweight, sturdy frame, to the unbelievable action of the DD60
Headshok, I have enjoyed hundreds of miles of great riding on this bike.
An added bonus on the mid-year model, I didn't have to settle for the current
trend of Mango bikes. This model came in a matte black finish with red lettering-quite sweet looking! I only wish I could ride all year, however,
the weather here in upstate NY has us down to simply off-season bike work
for another month or so. This bike is worth (at least) five chilis! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
freaky styley
a
from Pittsburgh, PA
Date Reviewed: February 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased the CAD3 frame in mango w/ DD60 shock and love it. However I did have a problem with the alignment of the rear triangle which caused allsorts of problems and C'dale was not very helpful at first. Eventually they replaced the frame. The DD60 shock is the best I have tried (Manitou, Rock Shox, M'zocchi included). I had to get it overhauled because it had sucked in water through a hole in the boot. The only drawback to the HeadShock is that you have to have a C'dale mechanic work on it. Overall, great frame design, great shock, poor customer support, annoying lack of maintainance options on shock. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ralph
a weekend warrior
from Seattle
Date Reviewed: February 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Santa came through with a 1997 F1000 and I have since put just over 500 miles on it.
$ for $, I think that this bike is a real value. I love the headshock! After I rode this one for 50 miles, I was sure that I had made a good decission. I had another set of wheels made so that I can quicly change between an awesome street & paved trail bike and a great muddy trail bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kinney
a cross-country rider
from NEW JERSEY
Date Reviewed: February 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The F3000 is a great bike and is awesome for XC. I would definately think of purchasing this bike if i hadn't bought my cannondale F2000. This bike is worth it with all of the great componants it comes with and there is nothing you really have to upgrade on, the only real consern is if you would want to spend that kind of money on a hard tail when everyone is wanting a DH full suspension mountain bike. But recreationally you can purchase that new upgrade rear suspension for hardtails if you want to mess around on a mountain. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a weekend warrior
from Kalamazoo, MI
Date Reviewed: February 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my Viper red '98 F1000 and have put about 150 or miles on it. This C-dale is the best bike I have ever ridden...and I've ridden a bunch. It climbs great, is rock solid at speed and the Headshock responds very well to everything I've thrown at it. My friend has last years Mango which I rode and liked but the '98 is even better with rapid fire shifters , better rims and v-brakes and the red paint ! Outta my way....comin through! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Moose
a cross-country rider
from Beer City, WI
Date Reviewed: February 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a 98 F2000 and this bike simply kicks ass, my Bro has a Trek Y-50 and I consistantly kick his ass, and for half the price that he paid for his overpriced Trek piece of shit. Anyone who rips on Cannondale doesn't Know what the f@#* he is talking about, their just jealous because they made the mistake of not buying a Cannondale | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark
a racer
from San Jacinto, CA
Date Reviewed: January 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
My wife has been riding/racing a '95 F2000 for two years now and she loves it. There have been no problems with it whatsoever. It was upgraded with XTR V-brakes, which makes it even better. Three months ago, my full suspension with a Judy SL was out of comission, so I used her bike on a team ride. I had not ridden it in a long time and I knew I had to switch back to a hard tail.I happened to find a new '95 F2000 at a shop at a killer of a price. I upgraded the Headshok to a '98 P-Bone with a Fatty cartridge. It works great .... much better than the Judy SL. I have also upgraded to XTR Rapid Fire/V-brake levers, XTR V-brakes, XTR rear derailer, titanium bottom bracket, and Top Line cranks (who just went out of business!)and a SDG saddle that I won at Mammoth. The bike weighs in at 22.25 lbs.I love the bike. I am sad that so many dealers are dumping Cannondale because they can not deal with the company. Mr. Montgomery needs to get his act together before the company goes under! Cadel Evans will sell bikes .... if you can find a LBS who sells them! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim Johnson
a racer
from los angeles
Date Reviewed: January 10, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the 97 F1000 and was happy with the light weight of the cad3 frame
which turned out to be a curse. The bike came equipped with coda cranks,bars,bar ends and other stuff. Drivetrain was a mix of XT and LX components. The bike also had a DD60 suspension fork.
High points:
Good climbing, good sprinter, light weightLow points:
First I dented the down tube through a technical rock section. I still rode the bike and within 3 months of good hard riding I cracked the frame at the head tube. Durability really sufered with the thin walled aluminum tubes.
The headshok DD60 really lacked quality travel. The fork sucks period.Overall this bike was decent at the beginning but sucked hard at the end.Right now I'm working on getting a replacement from Cannondale. 1 chili. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bob
a weekend warrior
from Ypsilanti, MI
Date Reviewed: January 9, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Started with super-v (custom built with xtr) and loved it. Then bought a f-1000 frame and dd-60 for $600 and built it with xt. C-dales are light, nimble and fast in a predictable way. I dont like bikes that feel twitchy or nervous at speed: these bikes feel stable. The headshock seems strange, but is very active and provides highly accurate steering. I give these bikes 5 chilies! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kenneth Richardson
a cross-country rider
from Norman, OK
Date Reviewed: December 10, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I built my yellow CAAD3 Cannondale from scratch.
I entered one race last summer (1997) and came
in fifth. I wanted to do better... So, I trained
and trained and simply fell in love with the bike,
so much that we tangoed together descending down
a terrifying steep ledge. The bike & I had a soft
landing in the bushes, laced with poison ivy! I
just tore the anterior cruciate ligament in my left
knee during a Volleyball accident, so I won't be
riding for while... The Bike's for Sale!
XT throughout. V-brakes, DD-50, Clipless, etc.
$800.00 o.b.o. 1(405)364-5023 | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dean Parrish
a cross-country rider
from Germany
Date Reviewed: December 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I recently purchased a 97 F1000. I've ridden bikes made from every material and suspension design and I love my C-dale. Stiff, agile, light the F1000 has it going on. I love my headshok. I was riding a Trek 990 with a Judy SL before and I'll have to admit that the headshok kicks my ol rockshox ass. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pat M
a cross-country rider
from Eagle MI
Date Reviewed: November 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought '97 Cannondale F1000 last summer, love the bike! Frame is stiff and responsive, excellent climber, great sprinter, best power transfer I've ridden. Beacuse of stiffness can be slightly harsh on desents. The only drawbacks were the wheelset and brakes. But at the price you couldn't get any better. My upgraders were Avid Brakes and Spin wheels. use the money you save by buying the F1000 to make it the bike you've always wanted. headshok rules, more responsive in the rough and better control. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Don P.
a racer
from Shoreline Wa.
Date Reviewed: November 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I don't know what some of these people are complanning about. I have had my F2000 for 2years. I race and ride it very hard (expert class downhiller & sport xc) I even won a downhill race on it.(have since got dualy for dh) The parts I had problems with were not even problems, I just plain wore them out. 1year the rims, 1.5years the hubs.Oh yea I forgot the Onza HO brakes, I could not get them to stop squeeling so I put on a set of xtr cants w/ Ritchy pads. NO problems w/ the Coda M900 crank set, just now I finally have to replace the bearings. Headshok, no problem dont forget to use your grease gun every now and then. Flite saddle, Coda suspension post,still under 23 puonds. This bike rocks!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a cross-country rider
from PA
Date Reviewed: October 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Just picked up my C'Dale F1000 and the damn thing rips. It Climbs like no other bike I've ridden and a simple joy to ride on tight singletrack. I highly suggest mounting one of these. Viper Red rocks. Best XC bike on the market | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alexander the great
a weekend warrior
from Montreal, Qc Canada
Date Reviewed: October 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought C'Dale F1000. The bike is light, light, light!!! Accelerates like a rocket. Much better climber than descender. Headshok is OK but lacks travel.Frame is one of the stiffest around, excellent power transfer. Tacoed the front wheel on a downhill. The crankset is beautifully machined, but the rings and crank arms are one piece, which makes it impossible to replace the rings. Totally stupid design.Mythos rear tire grips like velcro, front tire prone to wander in loose stuff.Superb XC bike, not for downhill. Mango paint rulz! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pat
a cross-country rider
from USA
Date Reviewed: July 20, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
My friend got a F2000 in late june, and already the crankarms are bad, he has replaced the BB, the head SHOK SUX! MY Quadra5 IS BETTER THAN THE FATTY!!! AND IT IS SO DAMN OVER PRICED, THE F700 or whatever, has altus ,alivio, and stx comp. AND IT IS 870 DOLLARS!!! MY GT KARAKORAM IS 870 WITH FULL LX!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a cross-country rider
from MI
Date Reviewed: June 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have this bike and think that it is awsome. The Head Shoks 5-way dial is somthing a junky Rock Shock cant do and besides that this bike is X-tremly light . It is a grat bike | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
joe saviola
a racer
from buffalo,ny
Date Reviewed: May 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the f3000 as soon as it became available. My freinds were envious. It
was light, quick and had every every cool part known to man. The only parts i
upgraded were a Flite saddle, Salsa QR's, Control Tech bar ends and 747 pedals. CODA cranks were very cool. I have only had the crank arm loosen once. After
less than 1 season, the annodizing on the rim was not even worn off the shock failed. My dealer was cool and wanted to help. I called Cannondale and they wanted to help too. I was willing to pay the difference between the DD50
cartridge the were going to warranty and the cost of a Fatty 70, plus pay for the new fork to have the 70 mm of travel. Until it came time to do the transaction. Cannondale choked hard!!! We do not offer a upgrade path was what my dealer and I was told. Several calls to Cannondale later, neither my dealer or myself was able to get any warranty satisfaction. Here was Cannondales chance to make a customer happy, make an authorized dealer happy and to put a few extra profit dollars in my dealer's pocket. In the end Cannondale refused to even give me the DD50 cartridge. I was left to pay for it all myself. I could not sell the bike with a broken shock so I had no choice but to pay for the repair.
My dealer felt bad so he offer me the Fatty 70 and new fork (I wanted the 70 mm
of travel)at cost. When I finally picked the bike bike up from the dealer he showed me the other Cannondale frames and forks that Cannondale refused to warranty. He also removed the authourized Cannondale dealer sticker from his store window before I left. He has sinced seased dealing with Cannondale because of their poor customer service policies. I will buy my next bike from this dealer because he stood behind what he sold, but it won't be a cannondale. My friends that I ride and race with in the Western New York Mountain Bike Association will not support a company that does not support them.
I like the bike and dislike Cannondale's business practices. Poor service will only hurt Cannondale in the end. Now that they are a publicly held company I have especially enjoyed watching their stock plummet from $27 a share to the $17 to $18 a share range. Buyer(invester) beware. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
rené pingen
a weekend warrior
from tne Netherlands
Date Reviewed: April 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I just bought a Cannondale F 2000 and its great! I used to have a M 900 but this is even better. I didn't trust the Coda parts though so I changed the brakes and cranks to shimano XTR. I think this is the best bike you can get for your money | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sahala tambunan
a cross-country rider
from singapore
Date Reviewed: April 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
the bike is a beauty.it is fix with the right parts for very serious cyclist.there is no need to upgrade the parts if it is still workable.the shocks is just right but the problem for me is that it is difficult to replace mine if it is spoilt as there is no dealer selling that extraordinaire shocks.but overall it is an excellent bike .. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian wilmot
a cross-country rider
from Memtor, OH
Date Reviewed: March 21, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Wonderful bike. Fatty is the best until you go into the MOTO. Coda parts
arn't completely terrible. Shimano is the top off line. exceptionaly smooth | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Harrie reinders
a cross-country rider
from geleen Netherlands
Date Reviewed: March 17, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I'm interested in buying a connondale moutain | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom
a cross-country rider
from Lancaster, Ca. USA
Date Reviewed: March 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is one of the coolest bikes if ridden! Talk about light i've never
ridden anything so light and ridgid. Sure in this price range theres a lot of
competition thats close, but it's not a cannondale. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ray Ace Lacey
a weekend warrior
from Sunnyvale, CA
Date Reviewed: March 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have been riding for 14 years. I borrowed my friends F1000 and it was decent. The shox was too stiff. It felt like it didn't have any travel. I recommend not to get the headshock. Replace it with a Rockshox Judy's. Try the XC if you don't want spend too much money on the shock. The crank is light, but not reliable. Personally, I don't recommend the Coda products. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
RC
a racer
from Santa Clarita, CA
Date Reviewed: March 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is an excellent bike!! Under 23 pounds, climbs like no other,
and the Fatty kick-butt! It's a solid piece of bike a can ride anywhere.
My next bike will also be a Cannondale!!
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Submitted by
Emanuel Durin
a cross-country rider
from Brussel, BELGIUM
Date Reviewed: January 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I am a Cannondale dealer, but first of all i'm a biker. I rode several different bike, titanim, GT zaskar, GT xizang and now a F3000. It's the best bike you may ever dream. is so lightweigt, rigid and in the same time confortable. The fatty 70 is much better than RS Judy. Thank you mister Montgommery to provide us so tremendous bike | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dylan Lewis
a racer
from Sullivan,IL
Date Reviewed: December 29, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a caad 3 frame and built it up like the f300. It rules! It's stiff,
light, and is a great decender. The fatty 70 soaks up anything. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bjorn Anderson
a
from cross-country rider
Date Reviewed: December 25, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is hot !!!! Take it any where you want!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Peter LoFurno
a cross-country rider
from Webster, NY 14580
Date Reviewed: December 1, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Super! Unbelievable!! It's lightweight Fatty fork can waste a Judy! The
new Fatty 70's are even better | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Simpson
a weekend warrior
from Big Rapids Michigan
Date Reviewed: October 23, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I myself have a cannondale delta v-600 w/ front suspension and I love it to death. One of my friends has a F3000 I rode it a couple of times and I love it.
I've rode lots of other bikes but the F3000 makes them look like and ride ride like little toys from Walmart.
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Submitted by
Jan Andreas Knudsen
a cross-country rider
from Norway
Date Reviewed: October 15, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I live, breathe and eat mountainbiking & this is one of the best bikes I´ve
ever seen.Cannondale rules! | | Overall Rating: |
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