Available only in Europe of course.....
05-11-06 | 01:01 PM
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Available only in Europe of course.....
Cannondale makes a neat bike that seems like it would be a great commuter, of course like so many others, it is not available in the US. 
05-11-06 | 03:49 PM
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The site doesn't say how much it weighs, but I'm sure it's every bit of 30 lbs.
It does come in other colors but that scheme is growing on me.
I like it because it comes with a 7 speed internal-geared hub, fenders, front generator hub, rack etc.. It seems like it would be a good beater for around town. Oh well, I guess there is always Breezer.
It does come in other colors but that scheme is growing on me.
I like it because it comes with a 7 speed internal-geared hub, fenders, front generator hub, rack etc.. It seems like it would be a good beater for around town. Oh well, I guess there is always Breezer.
05-11-06 | 04:56 PM
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I like it. Seven-speed makes sense, and internal hub probably makes sense too. Yes, I prefer a roadie for distance, but I prefer a hybrid for trails/bike paths or stop-start city riding. And remember Europe has a much better network of bike paths, used mostly by people ambling along with all the time in the world.
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05-11-06 | 05:07 PM
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Seems like it'll force you to have a bit of a mountian bike riding position (the handlebars should be higher). That rack looks flimsy compared to most European racks. Although it'd be considered a good rack in America. The seat should be springed.
It's nice that it has lights and fenders but it looks a lot more like an American-style "hybrid" than a real comfort/cruiser bike.
What's it made out of?
It's nice that it has lights and fenders but it looks a lot more like an American-style "hybrid" than a real comfort/cruiser bike.
What's it made out of?
05-11-06 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by koffee brown
Looks ok, but I prefer a roadie. How heavy is it?
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05-11-06 | 05:48 PM
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Good god what an ugly bike. I have nearly everything I need in a both short and long distance all weather commute in my ocr touring.
05-11-06 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by jordanb
Seems like it'll force you to have a bit of a mountian bike riding position (the handlebars should be higher). That rack looks flimsy compared to most European racks. Although it'd be considered a good rack in America. The seat should be springed.
It's nice that it has lights and fenders but it looks a lot more like an American-style "hybrid" than a real comfort/cruiser bike.
What's it made out of?
It's nice that it has lights and fenders but it looks a lot more like an American-style "hybrid" than a real comfort/cruiser bike.
What's it made out of?
I'm not sure what the frame material is.
@marquee:
Drops would be nice, but one reason I like this one, is because the bars are lower than most "comfort bikes".
The bike is called Street Nexus Inter-8. Here's a link: https://www.cannondale.com/bikes/04/ce/model-4SS3K.html
05-11-06 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by slvoid
Good god what an ugly bike. I have nearly everything I need in a both short and long distance all weather commute in my ocr touring.
05-11-06 | 05:59 PM
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what's keeping the tension on that chain? EBB? sliding dropouts?
i'm sure not seeing horizontal drops on that thing.
please don't say they're relying on a magic ratio for chain tension
i'm sure not seeing horizontal drops on that thing.
please don't say they're relying on a magic ratio for chain tension
05-11-06 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by baxtefer
what's keeping the tension on that chain? EBB? sliding dropouts?
i'm sure not seeing horizontal drops on that thing.
please don't say they're relying on a magic ratio for chain tension
i'm sure not seeing horizontal drops on that thing.
please don't say they're relying on a magic ratio for chain tension
i'm too lazy to dig up a link or a picture, but they also make something similar that comes stock with a rohloff and a brooks. also only sold in europe.
05-11-06 | 07:34 PM
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It could be available if you wanted it - enough. If I wanted it I would ask my brother, who is visiting Scotland, to pick one up for me. If You want it put a request on E-bay for someone going over there to bring one back for you. Cannondales' marketing mavens have decided what we want to buy and that is all they will sell us.
05-11-06 | 07:59 PM
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Yep, anything can be had. I actually have found a shop in the UK that will ship it to me. I won't buy a bike I haven't seen though. I just posted this because I was pissed that they don't sell them here.
If I pay a ridiculous amount of cash for a heavy, slow, ugly bike anytime soon, it will be a Koga Miyata!
If I pay a ridiculous amount of cash for a heavy, slow, ugly bike anytime soon, it will be a Koga Miyata!
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05-11-06 | 08:32 PM
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[I'm not sure what the frame material is.
Cannondale = aluminum
or did you mean what kind of aluminum?
the standard kind, stiff, rigid, hard, light, unforgiving, but it has a suspension seat post.
Cannondale = aluminum
or did you mean what kind of aluminum?
the standard kind, stiff, rigid, hard, light, unforgiving, but it has a suspension seat post.
05-12-06 | 12:12 AM
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It doesn't come with a nexus 7. It comes with a nexus premium 8 speed. Much better shifting and ultegra level bearings and seals. Much less internal drag. The frame is typical Cannondale Aluminum. Light and stiff. The bike in the picture has a suspension shock or as cdale calls them a headshock. Helps smooth out the ride. Weight should be right at 30 lbs. It has a EBB to adjust chain tension. Cdale sells a bike with the same frame, but without the EBB and Internal gearhub here in the states it is called the street 600. Go ride it and if you like it then order the one from the UK. Who did you find that would ship you a UK bike and how much did they quote you for shipping?
It doesn't come with a nexus 7. It comes with a nexus premium 8 speed. Much better shifting and ultegra level bearings and seals. Much less internal drag. The frame is typical Cannondale Aluminum. Light and stiff. The bike in the picture has a suspension shock or as cdale calls them a headshock. Helps smooth out the ride. Weight should be right at 30 lbs. It has a EBB to adjust chain tension. Cdale sells a bike with the same frame, but without the EBB and Internal gearhub here in the states it is called the street 600. Go ride it and if you like it then order the one from the UK. Who did you find that would ship you a UK bike and how much did they quote you for shipping?
05-12-06 | 04:33 AM
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Ack!
Try this instead... https://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/c...l.cfm?ID=22638
Yeah, ok, not got a rack or mudguards, but has got mounting for them. They do a cheaper version with 'normal' gears too. Or a version with 700c tyres.
Try this instead... https://www.edinburgh-bicycle.co.uk/c...l.cfm?ID=22638
Yeah, ok, not got a rack or mudguards, but has got mounting for them. They do a cheaper version with 'normal' gears too. Or a version with 700c tyres.
05-12-06 | 06:25 AM
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isn't this basically the same bike?
this one is available in the states
edit: on second look they are not so similar but have some qualities that are comparable
this one is available in the states
edit: on second look they are not so similar but have some qualities that are comparable
05-12-06 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by chicbicyclist
Sweet looking simple commuter. The saddle should have been sprung, though, but whats the use if you're gonna replace it with a Brooks....
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05-12-06 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by carlton
Dead Extra #2
It doesn't come with a nexus 7. It comes with a nexus premium 8 speed. Much better shifting and ultegra level bearings and seals. Much less internal drag. The frame is typical Cannondale Aluminum. Light and stiff. The bike in the picture has a suspension shock or as cdale calls them a headshock. Helps smooth out the ride. Weight should be right at 30 lbs. It has a EBB to adjust chain tension. Cdale sells a bike with the same frame, but without the EBB and Internal gearhub here in the states it is called the street 600. Go ride it and if you like it then order the one from the UK. Who did you find that would ship you a UK bike and how much did they quote you for shipping?
It doesn't come with a nexus 7. It comes with a nexus premium 8 speed. Much better shifting and ultegra level bearings and seals. Much less internal drag. The frame is typical Cannondale Aluminum. Light and stiff. The bike in the picture has a suspension shock or as cdale calls them a headshock. Helps smooth out the ride. Weight should be right at 30 lbs. It has a EBB to adjust chain tension. Cdale sells a bike with the same frame, but without the EBB and Internal gearhub here in the states it is called the street 600. Go ride it and if you like it then order the one from the UK. Who did you find that would ship you a UK bike and how much did they quote you for shipping?
"International Deliveries
We can deliver to almost any country in the world. Simply fill in your address and we will respond with a quote as soon as we can. Bikes can be shipped to most European countries within 2-5 working days for a cost of between ?50 and ?150. Similar costs and times apply to many major cities in Australia, Canada and the USA. Please note that deliveries to non-EU countries may be subject to a ?15 surcharge to cover customs costs."