Bike Setup: this bike is set up for heavy use and long conditioning rides.
Summary: I'm real disapointed with the road warrior and cannondale. This bike has had 1 failure after another. when I contacted cannondale I was treated about the same way I would expect general motors to. I hope they find the same fate!
Summary: I purchased this bike last weekend 1/04/08 after test riding it several times. I was looking at purchasing the Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra but I took a look at the type of riding that I do and felt like the Road Warrior 800 was a better choice for me. I ride on paved trails so interchangable wheels don't matter all that much to me main selling point of the Bad Boy. I like to ride fast some days or just cruise along on other days so a little less weight was more important which the road warrior offered me. Everything about theRoad Warrior is top quality. Most important to me is comfort and finding a bike that offers the most comfort, handling and speed. I spent several hours looking at the geometry of the frames by cannondale I knew after test riding the bike it fit me well. I have purchased several bikes that just dont fit well and I end up selling them. I didn't test ride them enough so this time I was making sure that it fits. My last road bike was a hair to big and I could not get comfortable on it after adjusting and readjusting it for several hundred miles. I took a test ride on the Road Warrior and I knew right away this bike fit well so riding now is less effort and more fun. Cannondale does their homework building frames that can work for all the different bodies that ride their bikes. I'm a firm believer that a bike that is a smaller fit works much better than one that is to large because you can all ways make adjustments.
Strengths: I really the hybrid style bike because you have more control with your hands naturally in position with the shifters and brakes. The frame offers you a riding position that is more comfortable to me than a road bike. The sizes that they offer for a good fit.
Weaknesses: None that I can see yet.
Similar Products Used: Cannondale F7 CO2 Disc 2008
Fuji Roubaix Pro 2004 (Selling)
Catrike Road 2007 (sold)
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Frame Optimo Road Warrior
Fork Synapse S.A.V.E. Ultra All-Conditions
Rims Shimano WH-R550
Hubs Shimano WH-R550
Spokes Shimano WH-R550
Tires Maxxis Detonator, 700 x 28c
Pedals Wellgo alloy cage w/clip and strap
Crank TruVatiV Elita 3.1, 30/42/52
Chain Shimano 9-speed
Rear Cogs SRAM PG-950, 12-26
Bottom Bracket TruVatiV Giga X Pipe
Front Derailleur Shimano FD-R443-9
Rear Derailleur Shimano 105
Shifters Shimano SL-R440-9 Rapidfire
Handlebars Cannondale C3, 20 mm rise
Stem Cannondale 3-D Forged
Headset FSA Alloy integrated
Brakeset Cannondale C2 All-Conditions
Brakelevers Cannondale Fire
Saddle Selle San Marco Ischea Chromoly
Seat Post Satori Poise XC suspension
Color: Jet Black (gloss)
Summary: This bike is replacing an old mountain bike of mine.
The Road Warrior 800 is awesome. Quick, light, solid construction all-around. The bike lets me feel the road but is forgiving enough for a daily 16 mile daily commute.
Shifting is nice and responsive. The hydraulic seat is a nice touch, providing a very subtle, but much appreciated cushion.
Hills? No problem. Stupid drivers? Bring them on and wave goodbye to them as you bike past them.
I use this bike daily and absolutely love it.
Strengths: Light, solid but forgiving, responsive.
Weaknesses: None so far.
Similar Products Used: Trek 7.5
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Bike Setup: Stock...added seat bag, Cateye wireless.
Summary: Solid components....bike feels fast yet stable. Great for a jump on and go bike that you can still move fast on. Wheels solid on trail pavement. Very comfortable.
Strengths: Ultegra Rear, Solid wheelset, very light.
Weaknesses: None yet.
Similar Products Used: Scott Speedster S3
Cannondale R1000
Specialized XC
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