1) its still a cannondale +1
2) its ooold -1
3) its got respectable 'entry' level components +1
4) the components are ooold -1
5) for the price, you probably wont get a better 'STARTER' bike +1
6) that fork is...well... funnier than a lefty +1 -1
7) it resembles what Cadel Evans used to ride when he started dominating the XC scene +100
so tallied up thats.... 101 points! BUY IT!