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03-22-16, 03:08 PM
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help a newbie
hey guys, my name is Eddie and I'm from NYC. A little while back I started looking into purchasing a new bike and came across a local store last weekend that has this Cannondale on sale for about $1400. I read a lot about mountain bikes and looked into many different variants. I'm almost ready to pull the trigger but wanted to see some more opinions from people that know the industry much better then me. Is it worth it? are there better options for the price? thanks in advance.
03-22-16, 03:28 PM
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That's a great bike for a beginner and something you can grow into with experience riding it.
I was going to suggest something in a hardtail for you, but that bike is good and so is the price.
Enjoy and let me know if you ever ride upstate, near Newburg, Middletown or Ellenville. Those are places that I ride and I could show you around
I was going to suggest something in a hardtail for you, but that bike is good and so is the price.
Enjoy and let me know if you ever ride upstate, near Newburg, Middletown or Ellenville. Those are places that I ride and I could show you around
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Good components all down the line. It's a pretty darn tootin' bike, so you seem to know just what you want. Have them throw in some nice pedals for free. Buy a good lock (or two) and go jump off some walls!
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03-23-16, 08:42 AM
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Here are the complete specs on the bike listed below. I'm surprised to see some entry level drive components used on a bike with and MSRP this high. The Shimano Alivo and Sunrace parts are entry level. Work OK but I'm still surprised. Shimano Deore is a step up for sure. Is there a reason why you have chosen a fully suspended MTB? I wasn't aware of MTB trails and much off road riding in NYC. At least the front suspension comes with lockouts so you can disable it when you don't need to use it - robs some of the power used to propel the bike if it didn't. My favorite old MTB (I own two very old MTBs) for riding the roads is a Cannondale SM800 circa 1993 which is very light and has no suspension. I wouldn't trade it for anything like the one you are considering. It is last year's model and discontinued so be very sure the store has the frame size you need. Don't accept one that is too small or too big if your size is no longer available.
Bicycle Type Mountain Dual Suspension
MSRP (new) $1840 USD
Weight manufacturer doesn't reveal the weight
Sizes S, M, L, XL
Colors Black
Item ID 1066880
Frame & Fork
Frame Construction Rush 29, 100mm, Optimized 6061 Alloy, 1.5" head tube
Frame Tubing Material Aluminum
Fork Brand & Model RockShox XC30 TK 100mm, coil spring, remote lockout, rebound, tapered steerer
Fork Material Suspension
Rear Shock Xfusion 02 RL, 100mm
Components
Component Group Shimano mix
Brakeset Shimano M396 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm
Shift Levers Shimano Alivio, 9-speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Alivio, 34.9 clamp
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore Shadow
Crankset Shimano Alivio, Octalink, 40/30/22
Pedals
Bottom Bracket Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink
BB Shell Width
Rear Cogs Sunrace, 12-36, 9-speed Chain
Chain KMC X9, 9-speed
Seatpost Cannondale C3, 31.6x350mm (S,M) 400mm (L,X)
Saddle Cannondale Stage 3
Handlebar Cannondale C3 flat, 6061 double-butted alloy, 700mm
Handlebar Extensions
Handlebar Stem Cannondale C4, 1-1/8", 31.8, 6 deg.
Headset Tange Custom, 1.5 to 1-1/8"
Wheels
Hubs Formula DC1420 front, DC1422 rear
Rims Alex DC3.0 29, double wall w/eyelet, 32-hole
Tires WTB NineLine, 29x2.0"
Spoke Brand 14g stainless
Bicycle Type Mountain Dual Suspension
MSRP (new) $1840 USD
Weight manufacturer doesn't reveal the weight
Sizes S, M, L, XL
Colors Black
Item ID 1066880
Frame & Fork
Frame Construction Rush 29, 100mm, Optimized 6061 Alloy, 1.5" head tube
Frame Tubing Material Aluminum
Fork Brand & Model RockShox XC30 TK 100mm, coil spring, remote lockout, rebound, tapered steerer
Fork Material Suspension
Rear Shock Xfusion 02 RL, 100mm
Components
Component Group Shimano mix
Brakeset Shimano M396 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm
Shift Levers Shimano Alivio, 9-speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Alivio, 34.9 clamp
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore Shadow
Crankset Shimano Alivio, Octalink, 40/30/22
Pedals
Bottom Bracket Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink
BB Shell Width
Rear Cogs Sunrace, 12-36, 9-speed Chain
Chain KMC X9, 9-speed
Seatpost Cannondale C3, 31.6x350mm (S,M) 400mm (L,X)
Saddle Cannondale Stage 3
Handlebar Cannondale C3 flat, 6061 double-butted alloy, 700mm
Handlebar Extensions
Handlebar Stem Cannondale C4, 1-1/8", 31.8, 6 deg.
Headset Tange Custom, 1.5 to 1-1/8"
Wheels
Hubs Formula DC1420 front, DC1422 rear
Rims Alex DC3.0 29, double wall w/eyelet, 32-hole
Tires WTB NineLine, 29x2.0"
Spoke Brand 14g stainless
03-23-16, 02:58 PM
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Here are the complete specs on the bike listed below. I'm surprised to see some entry level drive components used on a bike with and MSRP this high. The Shimano Alivo and Sunrace parts are entry level. Work OK but I'm still surprised. Shimano Deore is a step up for sure. Is there a reason why you have chosen a fully suspended MTB? I wasn't aware of MTB trails and much off road riding in NYC. At least the front suspension comes with lockouts so you can disable it when you don't need to use it - robs some of the power used to propel the bike if it didn't. My favorite old MTB (I own two very old MTBs) for riding the roads is a Cannondale SM800 circa 1993 which is very light and has no suspension. I wouldn't trade it for anything like the one you are considering. It is last year's model and discontinued so be very sure the store has the frame size you need. Don't accept one that is too small or too big if your size is no longer available.
Bicycle Type Mountain Dual Suspension
MSRP (new) $1840 USD
Weight manufacturer doesn't reveal the weight
Sizes S, M, L, XL
Colors Black
Item ID 1066880
Frame & Fork
Frame Construction Rush 29, 100mm, Optimized 6061 Alloy, 1.5" head tube
Frame Tubing Material Aluminum
Fork Brand & Model RockShox XC30 TK 100mm, coil spring, remote lockout, rebound, tapered steerer
Fork Material Suspension
Rear Shock Xfusion 02 RL, 100mm
Components
Component Group Shimano mix
Brakeset Shimano M396 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm
Shift Levers Shimano Alivio, 9-speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Alivio, 34.9 clamp
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore Shadow
Crankset Shimano Alivio, Octalink, 40/30/22
Pedals
Bottom Bracket Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink
BB Shell Width
Rear Cogs Sunrace, 12-36, 9-speed Chain
Chain KMC X9, 9-speed
Seatpost Cannondale C3, 31.6x350mm (S,M) 400mm (L,X)
Saddle Cannondale Stage 3
Handlebar Cannondale C3 flat, 6061 double-butted alloy, 700mm
Handlebar Extensions
Handlebar Stem Cannondale C4, 1-1/8", 31.8, 6 deg.
Headset Tange Custom, 1.5 to 1-1/8"
Wheels
Hubs Formula DC1420 front, DC1422 rear
Rims Alex DC3.0 29, double wall w/eyelet, 32-hole
Tires WTB NineLine, 29x2.0"
Spoke Brand 14g stainless
Bicycle Type Mountain Dual Suspension
MSRP (new) $1840 USD
Weight manufacturer doesn't reveal the weight
Sizes S, M, L, XL
Colors Black
Item ID 1066880
Frame & Fork
Frame Construction Rush 29, 100mm, Optimized 6061 Alloy, 1.5" head tube
Frame Tubing Material Aluminum
Fork Brand & Model RockShox XC30 TK 100mm, coil spring, remote lockout, rebound, tapered steerer
Fork Material Suspension
Rear Shock Xfusion 02 RL, 100mm
Components
Component Group Shimano mix
Brakeset Shimano M396 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm
Shift Levers Shimano Alivio, 9-speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Alivio, 34.9 clamp
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore Shadow
Crankset Shimano Alivio, Octalink, 40/30/22
Pedals
Bottom Bracket Shimano BB-ES25, Octalink
BB Shell Width
Rear Cogs Sunrace, 12-36, 9-speed Chain
Chain KMC X9, 9-speed
Seatpost Cannondale C3, 31.6x350mm (S,M) 400mm (L,X)
Saddle Cannondale Stage 3
Handlebar Cannondale C3 flat, 6061 double-butted alloy, 700mm
Handlebar Extensions
Handlebar Stem Cannondale C4, 1-1/8", 31.8, 6 deg.
Headset Tange Custom, 1.5 to 1-1/8"
Wheels
Hubs Formula DC1420 front, DC1422 rear
Rims Alex DC3.0 29, double wall w/eyelet, 32-hole
Tires WTB NineLine, 29x2.0"
Spoke Brand 14g stainless
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