Submitted by
wayne182
a Weekend Warrior
from Rocky Point Ny, USA Date Reviewed: November 11, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Rocky Piont
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$549.00
Purchased At:
Patchogue bike shop
Strengths:
Great fit and finish, well balanced, does everything well...component mix works pretty well for lower end stuff. I have had to adjust the front derailer cable once...thats all, no other maintnance at all. Seems like a lot of bike for the money paid. Feels lighter that the F5 too! 28 lbs now.
Weaknesses:
Seems compact for a medium...I swapped out the seat post for a larger lay back, longer truvative stem..switch to a truvative flat bar...all three cost $70.00 on ebay and it's perfectly set for me(5'8" 195)! Total spent to date is $620 not bad, now it looks expensive too!
Similar Products Used:
2000 Cannondale MTB
Bottom Line:
Best bike for under $600...Cannondale didn't skimp on any part like I had been told they do!
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Submitted by
mike bartholome
a Cross Country Rider
from cape coral florida Date Reviewed: October 5, 2009
Favorite Trail:
calloosa
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
the bike route
Strengths:
very easy to ride and does everything well.
Weaknesses:
breaks wear fast during mud ridding.
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
I wanted a bike that was under 700.00 that would offer bullet proof performance on the trail, agility and work for everyday running around. This bike does everything you ask of it. The rims don't even warp with bunny hopping.
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