Originally Posted by
katsup
Ask the Cannondale dealer if they would take $400? Other than the fork material, they are similar bikes (tires can be replaced).
I am the same height (~210lbs) and had a Trek 7.2 with cromoly fork that worked great. When I bought a gravel bike I gave it to my dad (6'1" ~280lbs) to ride around and it suits him well. It was my 4th hybrid (all bought used) and it was my favorite of the bunch.
The MSRP on the Cannondale is $520 online, so I doubt the LBS will go below $480. I dont want to become that cheapo guy trying to haggle every price. It seems like $40 off would be a good deal. Wouldnt mind if they through in free service or a computer or something tho.
Originally Posted by
hokiefyd
I think that's a good summary. Some here have said that chrome-moly feels more or less similar to carbon composite forks in terms of ride compliance -- or at least some chrome-moly forks do. I have one chrome-moly fork and a few high-tensile steel forks and I'd go with chrome-moly every single time. That fork is much softer and forgiving than the cheaper steel forks.
Yeah, I am starting to think that the preferred color as well as the chromoly fork may be well worth the $80 price difference between the Trek and Cannondale.