Mountain Biking - Cannondale F1000 vd Klein Attitude XV advice needed!

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iklo
02-23-06, 08:17 AM
Hi guys,

My LBS has both bikes last year leftover for about $1550. Is this a really good deal?
Does anyone have direct experience with these bikes or can otherwise steer me in either direction.

Happy trails,
Alex

mcoine
02-23-06, 08:52 AM
Both look like a pretty good deal. You just have to ride them and figure out which you like. Let us know how they ride!
tig rider
02-24-06, 06:40 PM
One thing to consider with the cannondale is the fork and the head tube....I may be wrong, but I do not think cannondale uses a 1 1/8" headtube, which may limit your choices if you should choose to change your fork later on. Just a thought.

mcoine
02-24-06, 07:54 PM
One thing to consider with the cannondale is the fork and the head tube....I may be wrong, but I do not think cannondale uses a 1 1/8" headtube, which may limit your choices if you should choose to change your fork later on. Just a thought.

Cannondale uses a 1.5" steerer tube, but there are adapters available.
mav67
02-24-06, 09:37 PM
I'm riding the 05' Cannondale F1000 now. I like it. As mentioned, the headset size is different, so you will need an adapter if you choose to change the fork later. But I think you'll like the Lefty fork anyway.