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microse 04-04-10 09:55 AM

Advice- Cannondale Chase 2
 
Hi all..I am new to the forum and looking for some advice on buying a used bike. I am looking at a bike for trail riding and commuting (only a few miles of commute). And I want a bike that will withstand the more strenuous activity--trail riding. I came across a Cannondale Chase 2 (2007) in excellent condition. I know the bike is intended to be a dirt jumping bike, but I can crank the seat high enough to where it feels like an XC type bike. It feels really great flat and over small obstacles, but I wasn't able to test it on trails or for a longer ride. The price is $375, and with the components, I am having a difficult time turning down the offer. Most things are stock, but that bike is pretty well equipped stock and has been maintained very well (I had it checked by a LBS). I am looking for advice for how this bike will fair on trails as opposed to doing actual dirt jumping. Any and all advice on the topic would be greatly appreciated.

microse 04-04-10 10:07 AM

Just wanted to add it has a two chain-ring set up with a bash guard on the front and 8-speed in the back. I don't ever use the lower gears on my current bike for any riding, commuting or trail riding. Basically, will the frame be a hindrance to comfortable and efficient trail riding? Thank you again.

bikermaze 04-05-10 05:49 AM

Try Trek 2.1 Road Bikes. They are great and I think that is what you just really need. :)

mtnbiker66 04-05-10 08:09 AM


Originally Posted by bikermaze (Post 10624491)
Try Trek 2.1 Road Bikes. They are great and I think that is what you just really need. :)

Wow..........

Dannihilator 04-05-10 08:25 AM


Originally Posted by bikermaze (Post 10624491)
Try Trek 2.1 Road Bikes. They are great and I think that is what you just really need. :)


I wouldn't take a Roadbike on trail rides.

biknbrian 04-06-10 01:41 AM

Well, as you know it's really not a trail bike. Just from pictures, the geometry seems all wacked out, like very short and shifted rearward. I really don't think that it is the right bike for what you want to do. I also don't think that it is that good of a deal either.

You seem to need a decent hardtail cross country bike.



Originally Posted by microse (Post 10621198)
I am having a difficult time turning down the offer

You really shouldn't cause it's not the right bike for you.


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