Thoughts on Cannondale '08 F7 C02?
05-26-08, 02:53 PM
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Thoughts on Cannondale '08 F7 C02?
I can get one with scratched shifters for wholesale at $280. I ride road 5 days of the week and need a little variety 2-3 times a month at the local trails. I won't be racing this thing but I can put out decent power at 200lb. I'll probably replace the shifters anyway but will the 8 spd. Alivio crap out after a few months? Is it the road equivalent of Tiagra? I guess it boils down to wrapping my head around a complete bike that costs less than one of my wheelsets.
05-26-08, 04:34 PM
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skip. it's 8 speed, and basically an overpriced giant.
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whoops, glossed over the price. I stand by what I said at retail, but for that price it's not bad.
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I picked up an F7 about a month ago. I am really liking it. Nice bike. I wouldn't worry about the Alivio. As long as you keep it adjusted it shifts pretty good. Good rear derailleurs are always on sale pretty cheap anyways if you shop around online. You couldn't do any better for $280!!!
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Great buy at the price, I paid $600AU for my wife's. (about $570US)
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I hope that $630 was NOT in US$. Locally, F7's are going for US$420 with the disc version at $520. REI.com, which makes a good reference, only stocks/advertises the disc version at $499. That onnly goes to show what a steal $280 is. For $630 I can get the F5 locally and REI has it for $650.
As far as the equiptment goes, it is competitively equipted to other bikes in its normally $400 price range, and as parts wear out, it is a decent frame to put higher grade parts on.
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Agree $280 is a phenominal deal and hope you haven't delayed too long asking questions.
I hope that $630 was NOT in US$. Locally, F7's are going for US$420 with the disc version at $520. REI.com, which makes a good reference, only stocks/advertises the disc version at $499. That onnly goes to show what a steal $280 is. For $630 I can get the F5 locally and REI has it for $650.
As far as the equiptment goes, it is competitively equipted to other bikes in its normally $400 price range, and as parts wear out, it is a decent frame to put higher grade parts on.
I hope that $630 was NOT in US$. Locally, F7's are going for US$420 with the disc version at $520. REI.com, which makes a good reference, only stocks/advertises the disc version at $499. That onnly goes to show what a steal $280 is. For $630 I can get the F5 locally and REI has it for $650.
As far as the equiptment goes, it is competitively equipted to other bikes in its normally $400 price range, and as parts wear out, it is a decent frame to put higher grade parts on.
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Yeah it's sitting in my hallway right now, the wheels/frame seem sturdy enough that I wouldn't mind hanging better drivetrain parts on it as they wear out. Thanks!
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