Originally Posted by
eng123
It's interesting you say that because I supposedly ordered an XS Cannondale Quick 3. Do you mind me asking how tall you are? I am 5 foot 1 inch and a bit. The reason I say this was because when I ordered mine, I was expecting it to come with the 26" wheels also but it has the 700 x 32 tyres on it, which means that I am wondering if I have a small, rather than an extra small. However, I am not complaining because the bike is the perfect size for me and I would have preferred the 700 wheels regardless. It's interesting to see your picture because of the panniers you have fitted. I was told in the bike shop (a chain called Evans in the UK - ordered from them because it was the only shop I could find a Cannondale of my size) told me that a rack couldn't be fitted but clearly it can. I've had the bike just over a week now and I have probably done 30 miles, but my derailleurs are fine.
I will take it into a proper LBS for a tune up in a few weeks, rather than the free one offered by the chain of shops so that they can fit a rack and some panniers for me as well.
Mine does have 26 inch wheels. There sizing goes from xs, to petite to small. So maybe you got the petite. The petite is pretty little but has the larger wheels. I got the extra small because I am extra small at 4'11".
When I was shopping I said I only could buy the bike if a rear rack could be fit on it. They had no problems. I use the bags to carry a pretty large scope and tripod and camera equipment. Works just fine.
My only complaint is it has been a ***** getting the derrailleurs adjusted properly.