Cannondales used to known as "crackandfails". Haven't heard that term used in a dogs age. Notify your Cannondale dealer and ask if they'll repair it under warranty. If not ask them how much to repair. While curb hopping and crashing don't usually crack a frame there's always that possibility. A few varibles you don't mention are where/how hard the crashes were. If you were hit be a car that would definitely be a possibility. You can see where this is going...good luck.
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The bike came with Deore V-brakes that I upgraded to XTR, although it does have disc brake mounts. I was hoping it could be repaired because, as you may know, us Super V owners are very sentimental about our bikes. However if replacement is the only option, I know they stopped making the Super V after 2002 and the Jekyll after last year, so I guess it will have to be a Rush (if they indeed replace it). Would it be possible however, because I already have a Rush, to ask for a Scalpel or Prophet and offer to pay the difference if any? As for the fork, if it comes down to it I don't mind selling it and buying a lefty of Marzocchi on my own. It's not so much the fork, but the cost of new Lefty-compatible wheels I'm concerned about. Oh, and yes I am the original owner. In fact, this is my second Super V. My first was a 1997 SV700, but I outgrew the medium frame and had to go for an XL. I bought my red Rush 800 a couple of weekends ago. Thanks. 
Yes.
It is possible to upgrade to a frameset that you want. Ask your dealer.
The new frame may be disc only, so that is something to consider.TalonSL said:The bike came with Deore V-brakes that I upgraded to XTR, although it does have disc brake mounts. I was hoping it could be repaired because, as you may know, us Super V owners are very sentimental about our bikes. However if replacement is the only option, I know they stopped making the Super V after 2002 and the Jekyll after last year, so I guess it will have to be a Rush (if they indeed replace it). Would it be possible however, because I already have a Rush, to ask for a Scalpel or Prophet and offer to pay the difference if any? As for the fork, if it comes down to it I don't mind selling it and buying a lefty of Marzocchi on my own. It's not so much the fork, but the cost of new Lefty-compatible wheels I'm concerned about. Oh, and yes I am the original owner. In fact, this is my second Super V. My first was a 1997 SV700, but I outgrew the medium frame and had to go for an XL. I bought my red Rush 800 a couple of weekends ago. Thanks.
It is possible to upgrade to a frameset that you want. Ask your dealer.
That won't be too much of a problem, I'll just wait until after law school to build it up with good components and ride my 800 for now. I think the Prophet and Rush are both the same price, at least for the complete bikes, but the Scalpel is a little more. Hopefully if I get a new frame it won't come in an ugly color haha. So the frame replacement is frame only, not fork? If so, I want to save up for a Lefty Speed Carbon.
Just one piece of advice that I would like to offer here to everyone, though, and that is never buy a bike like I did when you know that it is being replaced by a newer model. I bought the Super V when it was being replaced by the Jekyll at the time, and it was offered as an entry-level MTB. Well, it was obvious that Cannondale really didn't care too much for the Super V anymore as they were really trying to sell more Jekylls, and the bike was a problem from the start. Poor welds, flexy swingarm that killed rear V-brake effectiveness, and a botched swingarm design that restricted front derailleur movement to the lowest chainring. Not bashing C-dale here, and they have always been my favorite, but just giving some friendly advice if anyone here was still considering a Jekyll instead of going for the Rush.
I think the Prophet and Rush are both the same price, at least for the complete bikes, but the Scalpel is a little more. Hopefully if I get a new frame it won't come in an ugly color haha. So the frame replacement is frame only, not fork? If so, I want to save up for a Lefty Speed Carbon. Just one piece of advice that I would like to offer here to everyone, though, and that is never buy a bike like I did when you know that it is being replaced by a newer model. I bought the Super V when it was being replaced by the Jekyll at the time, and it was offered as an entry-level MTB. Well, it was obvious that Cannondale really didn't care too much for the Super V anymore as they were really trying to sell more Jekylls, and the bike was a problem from the start. Poor welds, flexy swingarm that killed rear V-brake effectiveness, and a botched swingarm design that restricted front derailleur movement to the lowest chainring. Not bashing C-dale here, and they have always been my favorite, but just giving some friendly advice if anyone here was still considering a Jekyll instead of going for the Rush.
Forget the carbon.
A new Speed carbon is more that ANY other ork in it's class.
THe pricing is restrictive enough to make you buy the model with the fork you want, even if you strip it from there.TalonSL said:That won't be too much of a problem, I'll just wait until after law school to build it up with good components and ride my 800 for now.
Just one piece of advice that I would like to offer here to everyone, though, and that is never buy a bike like I did when you know that it is being replaced by a newer model. I bought the Super V when it was being replaced by the Jekyll at the time, and it was offered as an entry-level MTB. Well, it was obvious that Cannondale really didn't care too much for the Super V anymore as they were really trying to sell more Jekylls, and the bike was a problem from the start. Poor welds, flexy swingarm that killed rear V-brake effectiveness, and a botched swingarm design that restricted front derailleur movement to the lowest chainring. Not bashing C-dale here, and they have always been my favorite, but just giving some friendly advice if anyone here was still considering a Jekyll instead of going for the Rush.
A new Speed carbon is more that ANY other ork in it's class.
The Jekyll is a good bike, and lacks any of the problems you've posted. The only problems they had were the early models (like the one I'm riding) supposedly had problems with the front triangle/seat tube area failing. I haven't had that problem, so I'm inclined to believe that some people were riding the bike beyond it's intended limits. Anyway, if I had a choice between a Jekyll or Rush, I don't think there'd be a moments hesitation in my mind.. get the newer bike.TalonSL said:That won't be too much of a problem, I'll just wait until after law school to build it up with good components and ride my 800 for now.
Just one piece of advice that I would like to offer here to everyone, though, and that is never buy a bike like I did when you know that it is being replaced by a newer model. I bought the Super V when it was being replaced by the Jekyll at the time, and it was offered as an entry-level MTB. Well, it was obvious that Cannondale really didn't care too much for the Super V anymore as they were really trying to sell more Jekylls, and the bike was a problem from the start. Poor welds, flexy swingarm that killed rear V-brake effectiveness, and a botched swingarm design that restricted front derailleur movement to the lowest chainring. Not bashing C-dale here, and they have always been my favorite, but just giving some friendly advice if anyone here was still considering a Jekyll instead of going for the Rush.
Jim311: Not saying it's a bad bike, and in fact I know it's an excellent bike according to many people, except some complaints about BB flex. My point, however, is that it would not be the wisest choice to buy a bike when it's clearly in its twilight years and being replaced. Usually manufacturers like C-Dale and Trek will cut all of its higher-end models and offer it as an entry-livel bike, and will largely blow off attention and support of the older model in favor of the newer model it just spent millions developing. I'm sure your Jekyll is fine, but if someone was considering buying one right now with the Rush/Prophet replacing it I'd think really hard.
damion: Here's the real question, is the Left Carbon worth it? I know it's really expensive as one dealer quoted me $950 for it, but is the half pound it saves noticeable in the performance of the bike? I am really debating this hard because I am already pretty much set on the Lefty being very satisfied with my Rush, even considering replacing the Super Fatty on my Super V with one before it cracked. However, it probably would be better for me to save the money for the expensive new wheelset and disc brakes I will need.
I'm sure your Jekyll is fine, but if someone was considering buying one right now with the Rush/Prophet replacing it I'd think really hard. damion: Here's the real question, is the Left Carbon worth it? I know it's really expensive as one dealer quoted me $950 for it, but is the half pound it saves noticeable in the performance of the bike? I am really debating this hard because I am already pretty much set on the Lefty being very satisfied with my Rush, even considering replacing the Super Fatty on my Super V with one before it cracked. However, it probably would be better for me to save the money for the expensive new wheelset and disc brakes I will need.
Hopefully I can get a Scalpel, although the paint probably won't match. Still, it depends on whether they give me a Scalpel or a Rush as my LBS said I'd probably get from Cannondale. If they give me a Rush, I'm kind of stuck with having to get a Lefty or some other fork with an adaptor. I will ask for a Scalpel, however I know they tend to be a bit pricier than other FS C-dales and I won't go for it if they ask me to pay an $800 difference, which I wouldn't be at all surprised if they did.
Still, it depends on whether they give me a Scalpel or a Rush as my LBS said I'd probably get from Cannondale. If they give me a Rush, I'm kind of stuck with having to get a Lefty or some other fork with an adaptor. I will ask for a Scalpel, however I know they tend to be a bit pricier than other FS C-dales and I won't go for it if they ask me to pay an $800 difference, which I wouldn't be at all surprised if they did. 1 - 20 of 39 Posts
