[Naturegirl]

Cannondale bikes seem pretty good, but pricey. What do you think, are they worth the price?

I need to get a decent bike that would be for both light mountain biking and some road use (commuting about 2 miles to school).

Can anyone reccommend a specific model that they have experience with?

[M-323]

Naturegirl

I dont have a Cannondale but you can read my review I just posted here, ruling out most others -- leaving the Bad Boy.

You should ride a Bad Boy

[Doc]

Originally Posted by M-323

Naturegirl

I dont have a Cannondale but you can read my review I just posted here, ruling out most others -- leaving the Bad Boy.

You should ride a Bad Boy

Thanks for the review!

[jocww]

Thats all i ride. i ride a prophet with lefty shock for mtb. and a r500 for road bike.

[zahgurim]

They are pretty pricey in comparison to other brands. --> In that for the same amount of money, you'll get a much better parts spec on the competition.

Cann used to be pretty innovative with some pretty unique products, but we'll see what's in store over the next few years what with the new owners and all...

[hophead]

Originally Posted by jocww

Thats all i ride. i ride a prophet with lefty shock for mtb. and a r500 for road bike.

Those lefty's freak me out--especially after watching a pro soloist at Big Bear 2 years ago break 2 in the same race. After the 2nd one fell apart, he carried his bike back to the start/finish line and dropped out of the race.

[Doc]

Originally Posted by hophead

Those lefty's freak me out--especially after watching a pro soloist at Big Bear 2 years ago break 2 in the same race. After the 2nd one fell apart, he carried his bike back to the start/finish line and dropped out of the race.

That is very interesting, I have not heard much negative feedback regarding the lefty forks but thats interesting to say the least.

[hophead]

Originally Posted by Doc

That is very interesting, I have not heard much negative feedback regarding the lefty forks but thats interesting to say the least.

I tried to dig up some info on it, but all I found was this. I didn't realize at the time that it was Rob Lichtenwalner (aka vegan Rob). There was a write up about him a while back in Dirt Rag.

[Doc]

Originally Posted by hophead

I tried to dig up some info on it, but all I found was this. I didn't realize at the time that it was Rob Lichtenwalner (aka vegan Rob). There was a write up about him a while back in Dirt Rag.

Good read, please post up if you dig up any further information.

[hophead]

Originally Posted by Doc

Good read, please post up if you dig up any further information.

Apparently, Cannondale recalled a bunch of models back in June of 2007 for the lefty problem:
Cannondale Announces Recall of Mountain Bicycles; Lefty Forks Can Break Unexpectedly