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dspeers
a Commuter
from Altamont, IllinoisDate Reviewed: November 20, 2001
Strengths: Frame, Fork, basic component level is good. Deore LX Rear, Nexave front. And yes, unlike many, I really like the quick shifting of the cheap Centcrea (spelling) gripshifts. Parallax hubs, nice rims (Weinman Zac 19-have done well, three crashes, and carrying my big butt. I do not stress them out on trails etc.)Weaknesses: The IRC Advantagepro tires did not do well on the road, especially when I ran into chat/pea-gravel that was more than just covering the surface of the road. The tires have no edge and so if you get into a bit of gravel, 1 inch or 2 deep, the tire will slide out from under you. It has no edge. It is a comfortable, fast tire, but does not do well except on clean pavement. Changed the tires to Michelin Wildgripper RockBottom Line: I had been looking around for some time at Mountain Bikes, was riding an old Diamondback Wildwood, and had tried a Raleigh M80, Trek 930, Schwin Mesa GSX, Cannondale F400 et al, and just did not feel comfortable. I did not need a bike that was set up that aggressively. I do not do any singletrack riding, but do ride some pretty rough country roads and wanted fat tires. Did not trust myself on a hybrid.
After looking at cheaper MBs, I gave the Cannondale F400 a try and was not that impressed and saw the Silk Trail and rode it and decided that this was the bike. The bike gave a great ride. Smooth, quick. Nice frame, good geometry for me, I am 6'3", 260lbs. The bike is fairly light and I love the gearing. I commute every morning and hit the hills in the afternoon. Wonderful ride. With a few modifications the bike could be set to do trails, like the F400, (changing the stem, handlebars, tires and seatpost and it would seem to do about as well).
Favorite Ride: Country rodes around home
Purchased At: Village Bike Shop, S
Similar Products Used: Diamondback Wildwood, Raleigh m-80, Schwin Mesa GSX, Cannondale F400, Trek 930
Bike Setup: Great Cannondale frame, P-Bone Headshock, Shimano Brakes, Deore LX rear, Nexave front deraillers, Pa
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