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It's time for me to get a new bike and I'm looking at the Cannondale Flash Carbon 29er 1 and the Felt NINE Team. These are my choices (either of which I'm sure will make me happy) as that's what my LBS carries. I'd like to know your thoughts, as it's been a while since I've bought a new bike. They've both got X-0 shifters and RD's and Avid Elixer CR brakes (carbon levers on the C'dale).
Anyone know how the Lefty compares to the Reba? I hear the Lefty's a bit lighter, but (and this is where it gets a little bit away from the bike itself) the trays I've got on my car are fork mount so I'd have to spend more money on either a new tray or (preferably) a hitch and a hitch-mount rack.
How do the Stan's rims hold up? I have quite a few friends who have had good luck with the 26" Crossmaxes.
I'm not particularly picky on how it rides as I'm coming off riding a FS 26" for the past seven years. I know that regardless of which bike I choose it's going to be different.
Anyone know how the Lefty compares to the Reba? I hear the Lefty's a bit lighter, but (and this is where it gets a little bit away from the bike itself) the trays I've got on my car are fork mount so I'd have to spend more money on either a new tray or (preferably) a hitch and a hitch-mount rack.
How do the Stan's rims hold up? I have quite a few friends who have had good luck with the 26" Crossmaxes.
I'm not particularly picky on how it rides as I'm coming off riding a FS 26" for the past seven years. I know that regardless of which bike I choose it's going to be different.