Cannondale T500
03-01-07, 04:52 PM
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Cannondale T500
Is a Cannondale T500 a good decent performing bike that is worth $350?
performance of a Shimano 105, Tiagra or higher?
Is this worth it at all? need opinion, i am upgrading from a GMC Denali to this hopefully. I want something in the upper range of entry level. Is this the bike I should go for?
Bike is equipped with:
24 Speed
Shimano RSX derailleurs
Shimano RSX STI brake lever and shifters
Deore LX brakes
Mavic MA40 wheel laced with Dura Ace hubs
Maillard 8 speed cog
performance of a Shimano 105, Tiagra or higher?
Is this worth it at all? need opinion, i am upgrading from a GMC Denali to this hopefully. I want something in the upper range of entry level. Is this the bike I should go for?
Bike is equipped with:
24 Speed
Shimano RSX derailleurs
Shimano RSX STI brake lever and shifters
Deore LX brakes
Mavic MA40 wheel laced with Dura Ace hubs
Maillard 8 speed cog
03-01-07, 04:57 PM
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I could be mistaken, but I believe the "T" designation in the Cannondale model name signifies "Touring".
Not that there's anything wrong with that...
Not that there's anything wrong with that...
03-01-07, 07:24 PM
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If the brifters work and the frame is in good order, it may be worth it. The Dura-Ace hubs aren't cheap on their own. I don't get the Mallard cogset, unless Mallard made Shimano compatible cassettes.
The "T" series Cannondales are touring models. It may not be a high performance bike, but a heavy duty piece that will take just about any abuse and will last a while.
The "T" series Cannondales are touring models. It may not be a high performance bike, but a heavy duty piece that will take just about any abuse and will last a while.
03-01-07, 08:58 PM
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Just a question how is the GMC Denali. I used to want it because it was so cheap. Is it any good.
03-01-07, 10:22 PM
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When i first got my GMC Denali, it felt good. I was switching from a MTN Bike, so the difference was huge. I could feel as if the Denali was faster and smoother than my pervious MTN bike.
However after a week or two, you lose this feel. It was nearly impossible for me to keep up with my friend who had a Jamis equiped with the Sora grouping.
What other bike options can i get with this $350? I want the best bike that $350 will get, becuase this maybe my final road bike that i buy.
However after a week or two, you lose this feel. It was nearly impossible for me to keep up with my friend who had a Jamis equiped with the Sora grouping.
What other bike options can i get with this $350? I want the best bike that $350 will get, becuase this maybe my final road bike that i buy.
