Submitted by
tucker taber
a Weekend Warrior
from new hampshire Date Reviewed: November 10, 2006
Favorite Trail:
turnkey
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At:
papa wheelies
Strengths:
it handles very well and feels very plush for the most part
Weaknesses:
i have had trouble with the rear swing arm i think it has cracked i am working with the shop on this problem but cannondale has not been very helpful for the most part very weak in the customer service dept. but i hope that maybe things will change with them as time passes on this issue i hope that they stand behind there product and give me a new bike is this one is cracked.
Similar Products Used:
specialized (who by the way has a great return policy)
Bike Setup:
stock for the most part
Bottom Line:
it is a nice bike but make sure you think about the company before you buy one like i said the customer service seems to suck but i hope to write a better review soon. come on CANNONDALE pull through for me on this!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Ted Schlaack
a Weekend Warrior
from McKinney, Texas, USA Date Reviewed: October 29, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Johnson Branch State Partk
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Mad Duck Adventure Sports
Strengths:
Balance, High Bottom Bracket, and stability, OH yea and Great Balance. Did I mention this bike has great balance?
Weaknesses:
Its not heavy but sometimes feels heavy. I occasionally mis my XTR
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale Jekyll 900SL, Cannondale F400
Bike Setup:
Lefty Max 140, Truvative Crank, Custom XT front Der, Hutchinson Python tubless lights with Stans, All Sram X-9 triggers, Rer Der, Thompson Seatpost, Fizik Gobi, FSA Carbon bars, Polar HR/cycle computer handlebar mounted
Bottom Line:
A well balanced great bike, a little on the sluggish side butis a very solid bike, A blast on the downhill runs invokes alot of confidence and will go over anything.
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