Cannondale R1000

Price Paid:  $500.00 at Fairwheel (on consig

Favorite Ride:
Mt Lemmon AZ

Bike Setup:
2003 Caad7 R1000 stock setup

Summary:
Since I was on a budget I jumped at the opportunity to buy an older used R1000. However, I was concerned about frame fatigue. To my relief, after 600 miles of brutal riding and one crash, the bike is unfazed. No creaks or flex is perceptable. Thus far the cycle has proven durable despite its thin walled 'optimo' frame tubing. I cheer cannondale for the robustness of their caad designs. If you're weary about buying an older race bike, maybe think again:



However, there are always risks when buying used. This review only represents my experience in this specific case.

Strengths:
Good investment, will likely retain value for resale.
Lightning fast.
Stiff.
Good brakes (shimano105).
Bullet proof wheels (krysium elites).

Weaknesses:
none yet!

Similar Products Used:
Cannondale Caad2 R500
Old 10-speed.
Big Sur.

Price Paid:  $1600.00 at bike source

Favorite Ride:
rockys

Bike Setup:
stock with upgrads in the saddle seatpost

Summary:
one of the best bikes i have ever rode it is a dream and when i have to put the compatition behind me i just fly up hills and on the straights amazing

Strengths:
light waight, strong, aerodynamic, fast

Weaknesses:
ultegra not dura ace not carbon seatpost unless you get the 05 i have the 04 and the saddle is not the best but it is amazing

Similar Products Used:
cannondle 600, trek 2100

Price Paid:  $1600.00 at bike source

Favorite Ride:
r 1000

Bike Setup:
stock with upgrads in the saddle seatpost

Summary:
one of the best bikes i have ever rode it is a dream and when i have to put the compatition behind me i just fly up hills and on the straights amazing

Strengths:
light waight, strong, aerodynamic, fast

Weaknesses:
ultegra not dura ace not carbon seatpost unless you get the 05 i have the 04 and the saddle is not the best but it is amazing

Similar Products Used:
cannondle 600, trek 2100

Price Paid:  $1580.00 at Dexter Bike and Spor

Favorite Ride:
the UP of Michigan

Bike Setup:
stock

Summary:
2004 Cannondale R1000
Great ride, I was looking at Lightspeed and Cannondale, decided on the R1000 because of price. Extremely fast, easy to ride fast, stable. By far the most fun i've ever had on a bike. Bike was totaled the 23rd of September by a professor who wasn't looking, so a 2005 is on order.

Strengths:
weight, the frame is extremely comfortable to ride on (even more comfortable than my last bike, a full suspension mountain bike) wheels are sickly light. Looks great, very stealth in the black. Fit like a glove (6'4, 190) 60 cm frame

Weaknesses:
seat/seat post, more comfort/lighter.
brakes/casette to full ultegra or start my upgrades to durace

Similar Products Used:
nothing

Price Paid:  $1800.00 at GNO Cyclery

Favorite Ride:
Uphill

Bike Setup:
Complete Ultegra, Deda Newton Stem and Bar, Easton EC70 post, Selle Italia SLR Saddle, Ksyrium Elite Wheels w/ Vittoria Open Corsa tires

Summary:
Great bike. Very light, very stiff and as comfortable as aluminum can be. Great climber!

Strengths:
Weight (or lack thereof), road feel, stiffness, frame

Weaknesses:
integrated headset design. Eliminates Chris King option.

Similar Products Used:
Schwinn 1000