Hello folks! I switched my hardtail 26'er for a full suspension bike, because i wanted to try it out, and see if it was more of my style. It sure was, but later I found out that the bike i switched to, looks to be a Downhill bike, seems like it at least. I've been riding it for XC and All-mountain, but i find it quite heavy climbing increases and hills etc. So i wanted to hear something from you guys, who knows about these bikes. The model is called; Cannondale 1000 Gemini, 9 gears, fox 170 mm. back suspension, 100 mm. front fork suspension, XC rock Shox with lockout (probably less migration, probably more, you might be a better judge then me) - last but not least, only back brake? is that a mechanical failure? or just a question of personal references and needs? do you necessarily need a front break for riding DH? My all in all question is; Is this a Downhill bike, and if so; can it be used for it? As a beginner. My english is kinda bad, but had a shot at it. Think i mentioned everything i wanted to ask about. I hope you will reply and help, thank you very much 
I uploaded a few pictures, hope you can see them, if not however, it does look exactly like this one, but with a shorter front suspension & no front break.
cannondale 1000 gemini
I uploaded a few pictures, hope you can see them, if not however, it does look exactly like this one, but with a shorter front suspension & no front break.
cannondale 1000 gemini
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