Mountain Biking - C'dale riders and C'dale know it alls...

i have 2 questions for you.

1. On the headshock models (fatty, p-bone, super fatty etc), do you find it much more stiffer then using "normal" forks?

2. What parts on a C'dale is not standard. When I saw standard, I mean like parts that only C'dale have and use. I know for a fact that they have 1.5 headtubes so the Stem, Headset would be something irregular. Also if you got a lefty, you need that speciahub :D . Did i leave out anything else?

I am thinking of picking up a 1999 Caad3 F600? for dirt ch eap and throwing on some spare parts i ahve around. Just wanted to know if there are any specific parts ill hafta look for.

Thanks!

AFAIK, you should be fine with the drivetrain, it will use standard parts. I have a CAAD 3 frame, and besides the headshock and stem, everything else on the bike is standard stuff.

EDIT: I don't claim to know it all, the info I have is my experience only, your frame could be different, but I doubt it.

The other "proprietary" stuff has to do more with CODA components. For example, their disc brake rotors and disc hubs are 4 - bolt, not the ISO standard 6-bolt pattern. If you buy a Jekyll, the rear shock is a trunion mount, so if you damage it, you have to buy a specific shock, not an "off the shelf" item.

Now, if you are a roadie, and have a C'Dale, you can add their bottom bracket to the list.

Me thinks that's it, or at least, all I can remember at this time. (Going on only 3 hrs sleep!)

L8R

Yeah, it's just the fork and head tube basically. I've got a couple of Cannondales that are both heavily modified and neither of them required any special componentry. Pretty standard, really.


Muaahah.

Cannondales require exceptionally fast riders in order to maintain their kick a$$ reputation.

Cannondales require exceptionally fast riders in order to maintain their kick a$$ reputation.

damn, i guess i am not allowed to own a c'dale.

Thanks for the info everyone!