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I know you guys are all anti-cdale, for some good reasons too, but I have to get a new bike, mine is
toast. Ovalized head tube nd BB housing, etc...
I need something beefier than an XC bike. Sure I'd prefer an Id, La Bruja or an RFX , but I
don't hage $3k+
Is this thing a POS, or will it stand up to the same abuse that destroyed my Jekyll?
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-Bruce.
bruce edge said:Is this thing a POS, or will it stand up to the same abuse that destroyed my Jekyll?
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Cannondale has just filed for chapter 11. Best to avoid them for at least the time-being. Plus,
their frames don't have such a good rep. Considering they're usually expensive, I'm sure you can
find alternatives.
"bruce edge" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
Quoted message said:I know you guys are all anti-cdale, for some good reasons too, but I have to get a new bike, mine
is toast. Ovalized head tube nd BB housing, etc...I need something beefier than an XC bike. Sure I'd prefer an Id, La Bruja or an RFX , but I don't
hage $3k+Is this thing a POS, or will it stand up to the same abuse that destroyed my Jekyll?
wheelworld.comitemdetails.cfmOpen ↗-Bruce.
Don't do it.....actually I've heard they ride pretty nice, but workmanship is highly suspect. C-Dale
(IIRC) is in the midst og being sold and who knows what the warranty situation will be. IMHO, I
think you're better off looking for a good quality used rig from
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Many people that are trying to sell stuff are hurting big time right now because it's not selling.
It a buyers market right now if ever there was one.
Besides I thought Wheelworld had some other good deals at their WH store. I'll be there tomorrow
(looking for some DH shorts) and will check out the bikes too. I plan on hitting SuperBlow and maybe
a few others...I check around. What size do you ride?
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Slacker
I don't want to be seen as THE C'dale supporter but a little research on the Chap 11 situation will
ease your mind on that issue (facts, not inuendo) I agree workmanship may be an issue, but I have
also rarely seen C'dale turn down a warranty either in contrast to other manufacturers. I think the
same rule always applies - Ride it before you buy it...
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Quoted message said:I know you guys are all anti-cdale, for some good reasons too, but I have to get a new bike, mine
is toast. Ovalized head tube nd BB housing, etc...I need something beefier than an XC bike. Sure I'd prefer an Id, La Bruja or an RFX , but I don't
hage $3k+Is this thing a POS, or will it stand up to the same abuse that destroyed my Jekyll?
wheelworld.comitemdetails.cfmOpen ↗-Bruce.
Don't do it.....actually I've heard they ride pretty nice, but workmanship is highly suspect. C-Dale
(IIRC) is in the midst og being sold and who knows what the warranty situation will be. IMHO, I
think you're better off looking for a good quality used rig from
ridemonkey.comforumdisplay.phpOpen ↗ and/or the classifieds on
mtbr.commtbr.comOpen ↗
Many people that are trying to sell stuff are hurting big time right now because it's not selling.
It a buyers market right now if ever there was one.
Besides I thought Wheelworld had some other good deals at their WH store. I'll be there tomorrow
(looking for some DH shorts) and will check out the bikes too. I plan on hitting SuperBlow and maybe
a few others...I check around. What size do you ride?
--
Slacker
Yes, the Chapt. 11 doesn't appear to be affecting their bike division, and hardly has made a dent on
sales or sale prices (at least on eBay last I checked). Having said that, the Gemini is a sweet
looking ride, but I'd hesitate due to the frame issues they have had with this specific model.
Warranty situations with Cannondale are never an issue, unless you have a crappy local bike shop.
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It will hold up to some punishment. It's a c-dale though. Your paying for american built stuff. They
have a great MFG process, and good QC. If it were any other model though I would say forget it.
TJ Buy it big, and heavy.
"bruce edge" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
Quoted message said:I know you guys are all anti-cdale, for some good reasons too, but I have to get a new bike, mine
is toast. Ovalized head tube nd BB housing, etc...I need something beefier than an XC bike. Sure I'd prefer an Id, La Bruja or an RFX , but I don't
hage $3k+Is this thing a POS, or will it stand up to the same abuse that destroyed my Jekyll?
wheelworld.comitemdetails.cfmOpen ↗-Bruce.
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