Date: February 2000
Price: $1350
Purpose: Dual-suspension, trailbike
Home Phone: (800) 429-8464
B Value: B
B Weight?28.5 pounds
B Frame design
B Fork performance?3" HeadShok Super Fatty
B Rear suspension?Fox Vanilla shock, Monoshock swingarm,
4" travel.
B Component selection
C Climbing efficiency
A Cornering ability
C Descending prowess
Teacher?s notes: Poor suspension performance on both ends limits this sharp-looking Cannondale when you push it hard. At moderate speeds, it excels in tight, technical sections. If you need a long top tube, shop elsewhere. The 800 is best suited for enjoying life and plunking around the woods.
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