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harp
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: October 11, 2004
Strengths: easy on pocket book, durable, handles everything i have put it through. good brakes, this bike is a great buy period.The 105 shifter has worked flawlessly>Weaknesses: spokes did loosen up on rear wheel only and popped a couple of them. Matthew's bike shop up graded spokes to DT's and have not touched the rear wheel since>Bottom Line: I have ridden around 1500 miles on bike. Handles well, looks good, keeps up with bikes that cost"alot" more cash! I have ridden bikes that cost 4-5 times more with no noticeable differences.
Favorite Ride: Brown County Indiana
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At: Matthew's
Similar Products Used: 76 motobecane, 84 schwinn tour
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Barre Metzler
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: April 28, 2004
Strengths: Carbon forks, seat post, Tiagra/105 components work well, looks and build quality.Weaknesses: If anything, saddle, wheels although my wheel problems have been minimal, and I'm 6'2" 225# by the way.Bottom Line: After approx. 1800 miles I've got to say I love this bike. Had trouble in the beginning with spokes coming loose, but that problem has gone away - go figure. I've only had one flat, so no complaints with tires. As far as the saddle, who knows - I don't have much to compare it to other than an old Pugeot road bike that was stolen a few years back. I upgraded pedals to Looks. Fit and finish is good and I have had several people compliment me on the looks of this bike. I live in a relatively flat area, so shifting the front derailleur is probably less than what some people would do, but I find the rear 105 components work very well - clean and crisp shifts. Handling is good at all speeds up to 40 mph downhills and brakes seem to work well, but again most of my riding is relatively flat. I've ridden a friend's Cannondale that cost twice as much and did not find it to be better in any category. A more experienced rider probably could, but for my dumb ass this bike is fine.
Favorite Ride: anywhere with nice roads and light traffic
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: Bayou Bicycle
Similar Products Used: Old Peugeot road bike
Cannondale Model ??? ($1,600.00)
Bike Setup: Stock, except Look pedals
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rpster
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: April 3, 2004
Strengths: Carbon seatpost and fork.
Slightly angled top tube makes it easier to get on the bike.
27 speeds for easier climbing.Weaknesses: Seat can get quite uncomfortable.Bottom Line: A great deal. The carbon seatpost and fork are highly attractive. Only thing wrong with it is the seat. I've only had the bike for about a week so I can't say much about the spoke tension issues others have been having.
Favorite Ride: Contra Costa Canal
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At: Pleasant Hill Cycler
Similar Products Used: Nothing road.
Cannondale m300
Bike Setup: Allez Sport '03 with Shimano M520 spd pedals to go with diadora geko shoes.
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Oxygen779
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: March 12, 2004
Strengths: very fast , excellent handleing , superb acceleration .Weaknesses: Wheels, got new ones alix rims r400 so much faster. Seat, replaced it to a san marco Era pro , and tires , old ones are so bad so I just got pair of kenda.Bottom Line: Great bike, very fast , excellent handleing, conponants are very good. Its just a all a round Great bike for the price.
Favorite Ride: 50 miler
Price Paid:
$1020.00
Purchased At: Bike shop
Similar Products Used: Trek 1200, 1000.
Bike Setup: Alix rims R400 stock every else
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gogogomoveit
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: February 9, 2004
Strengths: Carbon fork and seatpost contribute a reasonably comfortable ride for a stiff aluminum frame. The bike responds to every input immediately. Sprints well, easy acceleration and acceptable in saddle climbing.Weaknesses: Made in Taiwan(the weakness which makes it more affordable). Saddle is mediocre. Wheelset is good for daily abuse but not for serious racing. Also you can spend a little more than 100 bucks and get Elite model with much better components (105 vs Tiagra)Bottom Line: Decent entry level road bike for those wants to start cylcing seriously. Adequately light, stiff and agile. Descends ok without any panicking. It certainly makes cycling a lot more fun for me!
Favorite Ride: Newport back bay
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Lemond Poprad,Tourmalet classic, Trek 5200(demo'd)
Bike Setup: Bone stock
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