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07-11-2008, 01:06 PM
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Opinions on Cannondale Bikes
I am thinking of buying a new bike since my last one was stolen back in October. I was at the local bike shop and found a pair of Cannondales that seemed pretty nice.
2008 Cannondale F7 with CO2 frame technology
That is the bike I was looking at, they had 2 models. $499 CND for the bike with V-Brakes and $599 CND for the same bike with disc brakes.
I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with Cannondale bikes or if I should check out any other brands. The only other brand I noticed in this particular shop was Gary Fischer (sp?)
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07-11-2008, 04:03 PM
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I have an older Cannondale r1000 and love it. It's a road bike, so I don't know if that helps you out at all. Everyone I know that's had a Cannondale-road or otherwise-have always said good things about them.
BTW, that sucks about your bike being stolen. I hope you find something you like.
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07-12-2008, 12:47 PM
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Cannondale makes nice bikes. They are a fairly big company, so you get good bang for your buck too.
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07-12-2008, 02:21 PM
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I have a Six13 road bike that I chose over 12 other models I road, including several that cost twice as much.
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07-12-2008, 07:27 PM
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C-dale is great!
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07-12-2008, 07:41 PM
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Well seeing as how everyone here seems to love them and I have read some other really positive reviews I guess I will go take it out for a ride and probably buy it if I like it.
Now I just have to decide if it is worth it for me to get disc brakes (though I have heard that if I got v-brakes and wanted to upgrade later it would cost more then the $100 it would cost to get them now.)
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07-14-2008, 01:06 PM
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Go with the disc. I'll never go back on the mountain bike.
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07-15-2008, 12:05 PM
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I ended up buying the bike I linked above, disc brakes and all. Took it for a ride last night and today and I have to say I am really happy with it. My only complaint at the moment is the seat is hard as concrete so it doesn't make for the most comfortable ride, so I might pick up a new seat or maybe give it a few more days and see if I can adjust to it.
The place I bought it from threw in a free speedometer, and 2 years of service so I am pretty happy about that as well.
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07-15-2008, 12:08 PM
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Give it a few more days for your butt to adjust. You really, really, really don't want a soft saddle. If it still bothers you it might be a fit issue.
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07-25-2008, 09:30 AM
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Joe, you're not mountain biking any more? 
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07-27-2008, 08:04 AM
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Your misunderstanding my message board English. I meant that I will always go with disc on the mountain bike. Anyway, I better stay on the mountain bike, Lisa just bought a new one. Besides, I really only road bike to improve my mountain biking.
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