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Cannondale Prophet 4

Average Rating 4.4/5
# of Reviews 5
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Description:
  • Frame: Prophet, 140 mm
  • Fork: Lefty Max TPC, 140 mm
  • Rear: Shock FOX Float R
  • Rims: Mavic XM117 Disc, 32 hole
  • Hubs: Cannondale Lefty front, Shimano M475 rear
  • Spokes: DT Swiss Champion
  • Tires: Maxxis Ignitor, 26 x 2.35"
  • Pedals: Shimano PD-M520
  • Crank: FSA V-Drive MegaExo
  • Chain: Shimano 9-speed
  • Saddle: SDG BelAir SL





Submitted by sctrix a Weekend Warrior from Albany ny
Date Reviewed: April 28, 2008
Favorite Trail:SMBA and 909
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Price Paid: $1500.00
Purchased At:Plaine and Sons
Strengths:This bike handles slippery nasty East Coast terrain and climbs very well for the set up. I am 200lbs and throw alot at this bike and it begs for more.
Weaknesses:I can not say enough about how comfortable this bike feels on single track.
Similar Products Used:Cannondale Jekyll
Bike Setup:this bike is a frame replacement for my Jekyll. Manitou Minute Fork, Mavic Rims, Shimano Lx Crank, Sram X-9, and Shimano Hydro Brakes.
Bottom Line:I know that Cannodale has developed a little reputation for frame reliability. I will say that I am very happy my previous frame cracked without a major incident. But most of all it was replaced with this frame. You can tell this frame was built for the riding that i do and I truly do not have one complaint about it. Excellent job with this frame Cannondale.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Brad a Weekend Warrior from Duncan, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 30, 2007
Favorite Trail:A-Line
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $2300.00
Purchased At:Revolution
Strengths:Great all around bike with fair compnets. Lots of travel for the average all-mountain rider. Super light.
Weaknesses:Rear shock could be upgraded to something with pro-pedal
Similar Products Used:Norco Shore, Rock Mountain Slayer
Bike Setup:XT/LX, Beefed up rims and tires,
Bottom Line:Anything less than a 5 footer, roll with it.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:3

Submitted by chris a Cross Country Rider from kennesaw, GA, USA
Date Reviewed: June 9, 2007
Favorite Trail:bear creek
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $1870.00
Purchased At:roswell bicycles
Strengths:beautiful suspension, stock maxxis tires are awesome, shimano xt derailleur is plenty enough for me, everything about this bike is beautiful
Weaknesses:costs a lot for an average income guy like me
Similar Products Used:trek fuel 70, specialized rock hopper
Bike Setup:all stock, lefty up front, fox float r, shimano xt
Bottom Line:this is the perfect all mountain single track machine. When i first saw the lefty i figured it was a marketing scheme but i could not have dreamed up a better ride. That thing had me hitting drops that would have smashed my face against my handlebars on my fuel 70. the fox float was a dream compared to the rock shox bar i was on before. This suspension kept its stiffness uphill while it soaked up large rocks and roots with ease on downhill. It was hard for me to drop double the money that i paid for my fuel 70, but if you ride rough trails 2+ times a week it is more than worth it.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Graziano De Maio a Weekend Warrior from Milan Italy
Date Reviewed: February 19, 2007
Favorite Trail:livigno Italy
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $1600.00
Purchased At:milano
Strengths:very nice, stable, adjustable ribound work well, great for come up and down, perfect adventures friend
Weaknesses:14.7 kg is little much,
Similar Products Used:is the first full
Bike Setup:tora 80-130
Bottom Line:soory but my english si bad
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

Submitted by John Murphy a Weekend Warrior from Pikeville
Date Reviewed: December 3, 2006
Favorite Trail:singletrack
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $1900.00
Purchased At:lbs
Strengths:Total package, it has the fit and finish you expect from Cannondale, with the raw finish, you see everything. The component selection is pretty good. It weighs a bit less than the last models, the 800. The hydro brakes are smooth and you get the heavy lefty spring when you get the xl frame. The bike fits my tall frame very well. The lefty is smooth. I love the grind lock-on grips, and the big 2.35 tires hook very well.
Weaknesses:The seat is just a little firmer than i am used to, but it is sooooo light I aint changin it!!!
Similar Products Used:Other older prophet, and a half dozen hartails.
Bike Setup:Stock with crank bros 5050's
Bottom Line:I love this bike, I am riding sections I was afraid to walk before!!! It also seems a lot lighter than I thought it would be. Moving from a hardtail to this is like sleeping on the sidewalk then hitting the tempur-pedic one night...I am seriously hooked on the full squish. I cant say enough about the lefty, it tracks so straight with no flex. If there were more flamin' chillis, I would give more
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5






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