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Old 07-02-14, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by vancouver80
Thanks everyone I was wondering what your opinion on the Cannondale Althea 2 is. I really like the colour and style of the bike, but it has a suspension fork.

Cannondale Althea 2 - Women's - Bicycle Sports Pacific, Vancouver, North Vancouver, Langley
Seems like more of a comfort bike or dual sport than something you would get if you are trying to go faster. Thinking this would be a better bike for someone looking for something to handle a short commute, casual riding, or light trails. If none of those apply to you, don't buy it. Decent enough quality, but likely significantly heavier than a bike with a carbon fiber fork.

That said, try for yourself and buy what you like. You can ride a suspension fork bike 25 or 30 miles, you just have to work harder than you might on something else.
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