[Saugus18]

The Cannondale Bad Boy, I think I like the BB5, (with the lefty fork) anyone have any experience with any of these?





Traditional fork with "HeadShok" and fitted with knobbies

[Poolie]

I like the looks of that !!!

[Saugus18]

Oh I agree, the Bad Boy looks Bad Azz! I just noticed the one with the knobby tires looks like it has the Alpine 8 speed rear hub. There's a few different models of the bike to choose from, here's some more info on the Cannondale website on the 5 model, specs, ect. Its alot of money for me, but from most of the things I've read about it, I may spring for it one day. Many seem to want to replace the seat, seat post, grips, and pedals right away though.

BAD BOY 5

[jeepit]

Would that fork increase the weight of the bike alot??

[Poolie]

Originally Posted by jeepit

Would that fork increase the weight of the bike alot??

I don't know, but I have liked the look of that fork since I first saw one watching the documentary 'Ride the Divide'. That's the mountain bike race from Canada to Mexico down the Continental Divide. The guy what won it, Matthew Lee is a factory Cannondale rider, and his bike had one of those single forks. Actually I believe he has one the race 4 or 5 times.

I dvr'd Ride the Divide and watch it occasionally when I want to be inspired. I feel accomplished riding a 100 miles, and the guys (and girls) that do that self-supported race, traveling 2700 miles in roughly 18 days. Even if you're not into mountain biking you should watch the movie.

[Saugus18]

I'm trying to figure out how a fork that is totally missing a entire leg could be heavier ? How could it make the bike weigh more... I mean first thought to my mind was that it would weigh less...

[Industry_Hack]

Weight wouldn't really be an issue. The proprietary hub would not be my first choice.

[Nigal]

The BB5 is like seeing an amputee...something is missing but ya just can't help staring.

[qmsdc15]

Originally Posted by Saugus18

I'm trying to figure out how a fork that is totally missing a entire leg could be heavier ? How could it make the bike weigh more... I mean first thought to my mind was that it would weigh less...

To support the wheel with only one point of attachment must require a beefier axle and I suppose a fork arm that must be twice as strong as a normal one, which might require it to be more than twice as heavy. I like the Lefty fork, but it seems to me that it would be easier to maximize strength to weight ratio with a two legged fork.

[Saugus18]

@Poolie... where would I find this Ride the Divide movie to rent? I mean is it a major movie that could be found at most movie rental places? I would love to see it, my girlfriend would to who just got into biking. Can never get enough inspiration. ;?)