Cannondale and Little 500
09-13-08 | 09:47 AM
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Cannondale and Little 500
Cannondale's official description of the Capo states that it is "Winner of Indiana's Little 500" (https://www.cannondale.com/bikes/08/cusa/model-8PR1.html). I know there are a few other guys from Bloomington on these boards, so maybe they know something I don't. But from what I understand, the only 3 suppliers of Little 5 bikes have been Roadmaster, Mongoose, and (currently) Schwinn.
I guess my question is, where does Cannondale get off claiming they have won the race (as if it would be a feat to win a race where everyone is riding identical bikes) when they have never supplied the bikes?
I guess my question is, where does Cannondale get off claiming they have won the race (as if it would be a feat to win a race where everyone is riding identical bikes) when they have never supplied the bikes?
05-16-21 | 07:18 PM
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Bikes: Ribble Eliminator, Specialized FatBoy, Cannondale Quick Cx, Schwinn Racer
Photos and the Little 5 claim for reference: https://biketype.com/pages/3128/cannondale_capo__2008
05-17-21 | 07:13 AM
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Most bike are made in the same factory in China. Line one, Cannondale. Line two, Trek and so on. Very little difference in bikes now a days. The old days there were a lot of company's who made everything in house. That is very rare today.
05-17-21 | 08:56 PM
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Bikes: 2017 BMC Roadmachine 01 Enve wheels, Sram red etap,Cinelli Vigorelli single speed, 2009 Cannondale Capo, 2016 trek Domane 6.9, disc and Di2, 2016 Scott Scale 710, 27.5 plus tires and boost rims
The 2009 Capo I just bought and am currently working on says right on the frame "made in the USA.
Are they lying to me?
Are they lying to me?
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05-17-21 | 09:20 PM
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I ride by their US headquarters everyday... What a shame.
Though when exchanging email with people at Waterford who happen to have the last name 'Schwinn': One is allowed a certain solace and comfort when it comes to brand legacy
Though when exchanging email with people at Waterford who happen to have the last name 'Schwinn': One is allowed a certain solace and comfort when it comes to brand legacy
05-18-21 | 03:14 AM
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https://www.bicycleretailer.com/nort...g#.YKOFardKipo
