Is a Dale Quick 4 the right tool for the job? light trail, tow kid around
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Is a Dale Quick 4 the right tool for the job? light trail, tow kid around
well, the title probably explains a lot by itself. I already have a road bike that I used to commute to work "~25 miles round" and weekend rides. I'm now looking for a bike for doing two things:
Commuting to work using a nearby trail, it's a mild trail.
Tow my son's trailer during family rides.
I was wondering buying the quick 4:
https://www.cannondale.com/bikes/recr...-quick-4-16098
So, assuming that I shouldn't be doing road cycling on it since I already have a road bike for that purpose, is the quick 4 a good choice for this purpose or look somewhere else?
If not, what bikes would you recommend taking a look?
Some pictures of the trail:
https://www.trailville.com/wiki/image...r_Trail_02.jpg
https://www.trailville.com/wiki/image...r_Trail_03.jpg
https://www.trailville.com/wiki/image...r_Trail_05.jpg
https://home.comcast.net/~cmorhiker/image474.jpeg
Commuting to work using a nearby trail, it's a mild trail.
Tow my son's trailer during family rides.
I was wondering buying the quick 4:
https://www.cannondale.com/bikes/recr...-quick-4-16098
So, assuming that I shouldn't be doing road cycling on it since I already have a road bike for that purpose, is the quick 4 a good choice for this purpose or look somewhere else?
If not, what bikes would you recommend taking a look?
Some pictures of the trail:
https://www.trailville.com/wiki/image...r_Trail_02.jpg
https://www.trailville.com/wiki/image...r_Trail_03.jpg
https://www.trailville.com/wiki/image...r_Trail_05.jpg
https://home.comcast.net/~cmorhiker/image474.jpeg
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After considering many bikes for similar purpose I narrowed it down to the Quick 4 and Giant's Seek 2. I would have got one of the two if I had more trails around Miami. I ended up buying a different bike altogether ( Jamis Coda Sport- LOVE IT!!!)for other purposes. Take a ride on the Seek 2 and tell me if you're not impressed! I think that the Quick 4 is also great because of it's wider tires and geometry.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
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I tested a quick 4. The Trek FX & Giant Seek series seemed more stable for rough conditions. That might just be because they're heavier, not better built. Also in my experience with a Cannon, the Kenda tires that come in this price range are prone to flats and wear out easily.
I didn't ride the Quick on trails, so I might be wrong, and the bikes certainly do hold up well over time. The LBS'es that carry them seem to take better than average care to build them up right in the first place, but personally I think Cannon hybrid's are not quite as awesome as their mountain and road bike lines.
Edited to mention the Cannondale Bad Boy line - these were out of my personal price range, but seem more 'trail worthy' than the Quicks. And people tend to be very pleased with them.
I didn't ride the Quick on trails, so I might be wrong, and the bikes certainly do hold up well over time. The LBS'es that carry them seem to take better than average care to build them up right in the first place, but personally I think Cannon hybrid's are not quite as awesome as their mountain and road bike lines.
Edited to mention the Cannondale Bad Boy line - these were out of my personal price range, but seem more 'trail worthy' than the Quicks. And people tend to be very pleased with them.
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The seek seems to be more road oriented, what makes it a better choice then the Quick?. From Giant I've been trying to find a Roam 1 or 2 to test ride but haven't been having luck finding one.
The Seek1 is at the same price range as the Quick 4. but seems to be more trail worthy.
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/...oam/7507/44080
The Seek1 is at the same price range as the Quick 4. but seems to be more trail worthy.
https://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/...oam/7507/44080
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I have similar riding needs and recently bought a Giant Roam 1. Fantastic bike so far. I shopped it against the Cannondale Quick line and the Specialized Crosstrail. They were all great bikes but I liked the Roam the best and it seemed to be a good value when comparing similarly configured bikes. It fits me well, I love the lockout front shock, it shifts very crisply, the disc brakes are awesome, and the tires are a good compromise for light trails and pavement. Might want to include the Roam in your shopping list.
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I missed the Roam last winter while shopping - it looks great!
One of those 29" suspension bikes whizzed down the road by us last night as we were coming home and the rider was going a very decent clip on a slight uphill, faster than a normal mtb's gear ratio would be able to take you. I'm troubled by the fact this strong rider with a new bike only had one tiny light on a country road at 11pm, but thats another story.
I thought the seek would be more suitable for rough conditions simply because of the way the quick tried to buck me @ about 7mph on a patch of bumpy pavement. I knew the patch well, it was right before a major intersection I've taken alot, and hadn't had any problems with it on other bikes. The seek didn't try to launch me into orbit over the bars anywhere.
One of those 29" suspension bikes whizzed down the road by us last night as we were coming home and the rider was going a very decent clip on a slight uphill, faster than a normal mtb's gear ratio would be able to take you. I'm troubled by the fact this strong rider with a new bike only had one tiny light on a country road at 11pm, but thats another story.
I thought the seek would be more suitable for rough conditions simply because of the way the quick tried to buck me @ about 7mph on a patch of bumpy pavement. I knew the patch well, it was right before a major intersection I've taken alot, and hadn't had any problems with it on other bikes. The seek didn't try to launch me into orbit over the bars anywhere.