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Submitted by
love2mtnbike8888
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Angeles, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: February 19, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Any single tracks! Hard to find tho | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Costco | | Strengths: | Very lightweight, responsive, rigid and durable frame. Easily climbs mountain trails. Paint work is fantastic. I've had this bike for 16 years and have had absolutely no problems! Will never give this bike up! | | Weaknesses: | Components were so-so. I've upgraded to XTRs, Avids 7, Mavics tires and it is fantastic now! | | Similar Products Used: | mid-level KHS, mid-level Diamondback, and cheap-level Skykomish (I think right spelling) | | Bike Setup: | XTRs drive components including crankset, both derailleurs and 8-speed free wheels, Avids 7 V-brakes, SRAM speed shifters, Carbon JudyRox Shocks suspension forks, Velociraptor tires, working on changing seat and seat post. | | Bottom Line: | Bottom Line: I have owned this bike for 16 years and have do not regret getting this bike. Everyone I meet knows about this bike and yearns to own one. Met a man with his $5,000 carbon Cannondale and he told me he wish he could get his M500 back and sell his carbon bike. If you want a quality XC bike, this is one of the best as far as a number of my friends say. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
rcloud
a Cross Country Rider
from Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland
Date Reviewed: February 6, 2009 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Edinburgh Bicycle Co | | Strengths: | Superb lightweight, responsive, rigid and durable frame. Climbs like a mountain goat. | | Weaknesses: | The paintwork chips relatively easily. I was led to believe that the Cannondale paintwork was almost bomb proof but perhaps I was just unlucky or perhaps 1993 was not a good year | | Similar Products Used: | M900 | | Bike Setup: | Original Shimano Altus groupset but replaced saddle as frame is very rigid and I needed something that was a bit more comfortable. For road and light trail use I also utilize the superb Schwalbe Big Apple replaced tyres, which are fast, great for cornering and almost puncture proof | | Bottom Line: | I have owned this bike for almost 16 years and although I have bought other MTBs since I keep coming back to this one as it seems to suit me much better. When equiped with the Big Apple tyres and pannier rack it is a superb touring bike that still handles well even when laden with my tent and other equipment. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eitan Avner
a Cross Country Rider
from Israel
Date Reviewed: February 10, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Any | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | Cannondale dealer Israel | | Strengths: | Great rigid frame, light and durable. Great finish. | | Weaknesses: | Parts. Frame can be too stiff for long ridings. | | Bike Setup: | Original 1993 setup + rear Cannondale carrier. I changed the chain and the shifters once. | | Bottom Line: | I have used my bikes in the past 13 years since I bought them on most of riding style: City, Cross Country, All Mountain, tried some Urban (had to change the seat post due to no experience though ;-)
Most of my riding were ~30-40 km (~18-25 miles) with some exceptions of ~75-80 miles.
Great frame (Sometimes too stiff ;-), very good on climbing, fast and responsive.
Finish is great no paint chip (I guess if I kept it for 13 years I keep it forever ;-)
I am planning to replace the gearing to Speed-hub system.
If you are looking for an all purpose bikes, give Cannondale a chance, this bike can handle almost any terrain, and I have tried some rough terrains. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dano
a Cross Country Rider
from Upstate NY
Date Reviewed: July 6, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | power lines | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Cycle Therapy Burnt Hills, NY | | Strengths: | fantastic frame, durability, frame stiffness, climbing, and smooth as silk cruising | | Weaknesses: | stock wheels and hubs, deraileurs both front and rear especially the front | | Bike Setup: | shimano m system brake pads on STX canti's, STX rc front deraileur, STX rear deraileur, turbocat qr 25 lighting system (kicks ass) and m 520 shimano clipless pedals | | Bottom Line: | this bike is an awesome ride, fully rigid frame is really responsive and precise. The caad 2 frame is bulletproof, upgrade the components and this bike is the most reliable off road machine made. the high quality ride of this bike will last forever. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
PAUL WITT
a Cross Country Rider
from MINNEAPOLIS, MN, USA
Date Reviewed: September 5, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | RED CEDAR, MENOMONIE WI | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$385.00 | | Purchased At: | EBAY | | Strengths: | SUPER LIGHT, ULTRA DURABLE (4 DIGGERS AND NO DENTS IN THE FRAME)EASY TO FIND ACCESSORIES FOR... | | Weaknesses: | WEAK COMPONENTS, THEY ALL PROBABLY NEED TO BE REPLACED | | Similar Products Used: | CANNONDALE M300 | | Bike Setup: | ROCK SHOX, CODA SEAT, KALITE POST, FACTORY SHIFTING, | | Bottom Line: | FOR THE PRICE I PAID AND HAVE USED, THIS BIKE IS WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD, ULTRA DURABLE, NO MAJOR REPAIRS HAVE EVER BEEN NEEDED, I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BIKE TO A FIRST TIME BUYER, I WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING BUT CANNONDALE, GO USA! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael
a Cross Country Rider
from Charleston, WV
Date Reviewed: August 20, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Charleston Bicycle Center | | Strengths: | Withstood the test of time. Super stiff frame. | | Weaknesses: | Super stiff frame. | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Marz Bomber Z2 Fork | | Bottom Line: | Bike purchased new in 1996. It is showing its age now, but I could not have asked any more from it over the years. I plan on my next mountain bike being a Cannondale. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a Cross Country Rider
from Virginia Beach, VA
Date Reviewed: October 2, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | York River | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$140.00 | | Strengths: | Light
Durable
Built to last | | Weaknesses: | Stand-over height
Components | | Bike Setup: | Rock Shox, LX | | Bottom Line: | I bought this bike used for $140. I don't think I'll ever find a better deal. The frame is outstanding and strong. When I bought it I weighted 225 lbs and it handled the weight very well. It has taken York River and Waller Mill in Williamsburg with no problems. The components are being replaced as fast as my wife and checkbook will allow. Great frame to build on. I would recommend this bike to anyone. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a Cross Country Rider
from Winston-Salem, NC
Date Reviewed: November 5, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | anything in pisgah | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Strengths: | durable, light, and FAST. | | Weaknesses: | components | | Similar Products Used: | specialized stumpjumper | | Bike Setup: | STX front and rear, manitou x-vert front fork,
rolf satellites w/conti tires
7 speed grip shift | | Bottom Line: | a great value when i got it in 1995 - i have ridden mine HARD for the past 5 years, and it still rides well. the components suck, and are outdated, but the frame is rock solid. handles tight corners well, fast downhill. a good starter hardtail...point it and hang on. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Donovan
a Cross Country Rider
from Bedford, VA
Date Reviewed: February 8, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Pedlar ATVs | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Good Paint
Strong
Durable | | Weaknesses: | Not as light as you'd think | | Similar Products Used: | OLD Raleigh Mtn Bike | | Bike Setup: | Sun Rims, Marzocchi Front Shock, STX/LX components, Wellgo Clipless | | Bottom Line: | I've ridden this bike for two years offroad. Check out the trails around Lynchburg/Roanoke VA to see what terrain this bike has survived. The Imron paint has held up well. Cannondale makes a great bike- too bad they're so into these wacky front shock and full suspension concepts, otherwise I'd buy another when I eventually retire the M500, which won't be anytime soon. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lisa
a Weekend Warrior
from Holliston, MA USA
Date Reviewed: January 19, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Vietnam | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Sturdy frame, lightweight. The 14" frame is a perfect fit for a petite rider (under 5') like me! | | Weaknesses: | None as of yet | | Similar Products Used: | None, had a cheapo Walmart version previously | | Bike Setup: | Just the standard M500 | | Bottom Line: | I was worried about paying so much for this bike, but my worries were unfounded. This bike is nice and lightweight, making it easy for me to travel with it. It has stood the test of two hard years biking in Vietnam (check the reviews of this trail!) and hasn't broke yet! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
cdale
a Cross-Country Rider
from pittsburgh,Pa
Date Reviewed: November 14, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
strong
lightweight
good price | | Weaknesses: |
not the greatest stand over hight
coda parts suck | | Bottom Line: | This bike has a great frame light and Incredibly strong. It is a bit flexy but I don't care. I broke all the coda parts and I weigh 125. Its a good frame to build on. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rus
a Cross-Country Rider
from Brooklyn, NY
Date Reviewed: August 20, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
Well-balanced, visually appealing, durability. High-quality finishes/coats. Canny's blow the competition away. My '94 model still looks new! | | Weaknesses: |
None | | Similar Products Used: |
Specialized Rockhopper, Cannondale F-400. | | Bike Setup: |
Upgraded to XT, 24-speed, Ritchey rims. | | Bottom Line: | Nice frame for the money. Cannondale is pricey, but, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. All Canny's are well-built and ride like Cadillacs. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Green 13
a Cross-Country Rider
from San Jo
Date Reviewed: August 17, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
your park yard | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
solid frame, big ass AMERICAN FLAG | | Weaknesses: |
rear end tends to wash out. cheap parts, expensive brand name | | Similar Products Used: |
your bike and your brothers | | Bike Setup: |
M500, w/LX and XT, Sid XL, | | Bottom Line: | This is a light frame and very strong, it can take the abuse without sharing it to your arms. The back tire tends to wash, but if your conscience of this it is not a problem. With the right upgrades this can be a fine XC bike. Don't pay the money for shotty coda products,coda sucks like a sorority bimbo out for love. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James Flower
a Cross-Country Rider
from Chepstow
Date Reviewed: June 8, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Brilliant quailty frame
light and responsive
Good basis for building up | | Weaknesses: |
none as yet... | | Similar Products Used: |
Trek 6000 | | Bike Setup: |
riser bars and off road tyres - smooth ride | | Bottom Line: | A good solid bike with a winning frame design. For the money a solid buy which is unrivalled in terms of quality and value. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Richard Harris
a Cross-Country Rider
from Birmingham, UK
Date Reviewed: June 4, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
The 96 M500 is fantastic. With a caad 3 frame which feels great and suits my style. | | Weaknesses: |
Spec fairly low but can be upgraded easily | | Bike Setup: |
RST mozo pro 3.5' forks | | Bottom Line: | I can say that the caad 3 frame is the best frame I have ever ridden. Buy one. | | Overall Rating: |
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