Comments on: Cannondale ‘08 29″er Specs http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/18/cannondale-08-29er-specs/ 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:39:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Cobra http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/18/cannondale-08-29er-specs/#comment-39722 Cobra Thu, 22 May 2008 02:33:23 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/18/cannondale-08-29er-specs/#comment-39722 Just thought I would give some feedback. Did get my C"Dale 29er 1 about 2 months ago, and had a blast with it so far. I did go with the XL and glad I did. Not much difference actually between the L and XL.. It is fast and powerful, perfect for Michigan's XC single tracks. The only point I will change is the front disc. It is larger than the rear, and I have some vibrations around 15 miles/h. Does not affect the performane, just annoying. Just thought I would give some feedback.
Did get my C”Dale 29er 1 about 2 months ago, and had a blast with it so far. I did go with the XL and glad I did. Not much difference actually between the L and XL.. It is fast and powerful, perfect for Michigan’s XC single tracks. The only point I will change is the front disc. It is larger than the rear, and I have some vibrations around 15 miles/h. Does not affect the performane, just annoying.

]]> By: Yancy http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/18/cannondale-08-29er-specs/#comment-30674 Yancy Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:22:47 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/18/cannondale-08-29er-specs/#comment-30674 I went with a LG. I was professionally fitted though. So, I would say get fitted. . . Even though we are the same weight and height, you may have different needs than myself. Usually if you get professionally fitted at the place where you buy the bike they will cut you a break on the fitting. When I say professional fitted I mean actual measurements of your body, riding technique, flexibility and reach. It is well worth it. . . Once you have these measurements matching a bike to your specs should be easy with a good shop involved. I went with a LG. I was professionally fitted though. So, I would say get fitted. . . Even though we are the same weight and height, you may have different needs than myself. Usually if you get professionally fitted at the place where you buy the bike they will cut you a break on the fitting. When I say professional fitted I mean actual measurements of your body, riding technique, flexibility and reach. It is well worth it. . . Once you have these measurements matching a bike to your specs should be easy with a good shop involved.

]]> By: Cobra http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/18/cannondale-08-29er-specs/#comment-30648 Cobra Mon, 17 Dec 2007 03:12:31 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/18/cannondale-08-29er-specs/#comment-30648 Thank you all for your quick response. I will take these good advice with me when I am going to order within the next 2 weeks. Guitar Ted, I ride in Michigan, mostly XC single track. Not the best time of the year right now, I actually tried a C'Dale 29er 2 Demo 2 weeks ago on the snow ! Yancy, I am also 205, and 6'3". What size do you ride ? I usually have XL's. But for this one, I am not sure, I may stay with L . Thank you all for your quick response. I will take these good advice with me when I am going to order within the next 2 weeks.
Guitar Ted,
I ride in Michigan, mostly XC single track. Not the best time of the year right now, I actually tried a C’Dale 29er 2 Demo 2 weeks ago on the snow !
Yancy,
I am also 205, and 6′3″. What size do you ride ? I usually have XL’s. But for this one, I am not sure, I may stay with L .

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/18/cannondale-08-29er-specs/#comment-30645 Guitar Ted Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:52:39 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/18/cannondale-08-29er-specs/#comment-30645 Yancy: Great comments, thanks! I can vouch for the 340's durability here. I have been riding a set built up on some Delgado Discs for about a year now and they are really a "set it and forget it" part. Mine have been through winter snow, rains, mud, dust, and the usual abuses. Good thought on the lightweight vs. durable parts pick too. Yancy: Great comments, thanks! I can vouch for the 340’s durability here. I have been riding a set built up on some Delgado Discs for about a year now and they are really a “set it and forget it” part. Mine have been through winter snow, rains, mud, dust, and the usual abuses.

Good thought on the lightweight vs. durable parts pick too.

]]> By: Yancy http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/18/cannondale-08-29er-specs/#comment-30638 Yancy Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:34:00 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/18/cannondale-08-29er-specs/#comment-30638 Cobra I am pretty happy with the wheels. I weigh in at 205 and the WTB laser disc trails are great, they are fairly light and super strong and pretty lively too. I ride some nasty XC stuff in PA (roots, rocks, logs, techy single track) and they have held up even after a nasty spill. My only dislike is the rear hub, it is a Shimano M525. I just feel like the hub and its performance is not up to par with the rest of the bike. I am going to swap it for a DT 340 - not the lightest, but not heavy either - a rock solid performer that requires minimal maintenance. From what I have researched this hub is the perfect match for me and the rims. The only other upgrades I have made are ergon grips and an X9 front der. Think about your size and riding style and remember if you can pull off the ultra light stuff go for it, but if your not sure go with function and performance over saving a few grams. Hope this helps. . . Enjoy your winter riding time! Cobra
I am pretty happy with the wheels. I weigh in at 205 and the WTB laser disc trails are great, they are fairly light and super strong and pretty lively too. I ride some nasty XC stuff in PA (roots, rocks, logs, techy single track) and they have held up even after a nasty spill. My only dislike is the rear hub, it is a Shimano M525. I just feel like the hub and its performance is not up to par with the rest of the bike. I am going to swap it for a DT 340 - not the lightest, but not heavy either - a rock solid performer that requires minimal maintenance. From what I have researched this hub is the perfect match for me and the rims. The only other upgrades I have made are ergon grips and an X9 front der. Think about your size and riding style and remember if you can pull off the ultra light stuff go for it, but if your not sure go with function and performance over saving a few grams. Hope this helps. . . Enjoy your winter riding time!

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/18/cannondale-08-29er-specs/#comment-30629 Guitar Ted Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:48:14 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/18/cannondale-08-29er-specs/#comment-30629 Cobra: The wheels are always a conundrum with the Lefty equipped C'dales, especially the 29"er ones. You just can not turn around and find a person that can build a great Lefty hubbed front wheel, for instance. Also, after market wheels are nearly non-existent. (I-9 being the exception) That said, I don't know what you expect from your wheel set. I don't know your riding style, and I don't know where you ride. I really can not advise you unless you can tell me these things. I would try Lacemine29 ( www.lacemine29.com ) and see if Mike can help you out there. I would highly recommend him for your 29"er wheel build, should you decide to go that route. Cobra: The wheels are always a conundrum with the Lefty equipped C’dales, especially the 29″er ones. You just can not turn around and find a person that can build a great Lefty hubbed front wheel, for instance. Also, after market wheels are nearly non-existent. (I-9 being the exception)

That said, I don’t know what you expect from your wheel set. I don’t know your riding style, and I don’t know where you ride. I really can not advise you unless you can tell me these things.

I would try Lacemine29 ( http://www.lacemine29.com ) and see if Mike can help you out there. I would highly recommend him for your 29″er wheel build, should you decide to go that route.

]]> By: Cobra http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/18/cannondale-08-29er-specs/#comment-30627 Cobra Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:23:19 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/18/cannondale-08-29er-specs/#comment-30627 Guitar Ted, I am looking at ordering a C'Dale 29e 1. Any weaknesses, or advice on improvements to me made from the stock set-up ? In particular, I am not too sure about the wheels (WTB Laserdisc trail FR rims & WTB Prwler tires) Larry Guitar Ted,
I am looking at ordering a C’Dale 29e 1. Any weaknesses, or advice on improvements to me made from the stock set-up ?
In particular, I am not too sure about the wheels (WTB Laserdisc trail FR rims & WTB Prwler tires)

Larry

]]> By: Yancy http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/18/cannondale-08-29er-specs/#comment-23478 Yancy Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:50:29 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/18/cannondale-08-29er-specs/#comment-23478 Just picked up my Cannondale 29er 1 from Pittsburgh Pro Bicycle! Thanks again Jake for all the help! Hit Frick Park for a test ride. First Impressions: quick and nimble but eats terrain, obstacles, and climbs like a hungry beast. Sizing/Geo was perfect. More replies as I get more time in the saddle. Just picked up my Cannondale 29er 1 from Pittsburgh Pro Bicycle! Thanks again Jake for all the help! Hit Frick Park for a test ride. First Impressions: quick and nimble but eats terrain, obstacles, and climbs like a hungry beast. Sizing/Geo was perfect. More replies as I get more time in the saddle.

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/18/cannondale-08-29er-specs/#comment-22762 Guitar Ted Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:54:11 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/18/cannondale-08-29er-specs/#comment-22762 Mike, As stated above, the C'Dale 29"er 1 is going to be $2499.99 U.S. and the MSRP on the 29"er 2 is going to be $1699.99 according to my source. The BB clearance has always been good, it was the seat stay brace that was too tight on the '07's The problem has since been addressed. Mike, As stated above, the C’Dale 29″er 1 is going to be $2499.99 U.S. and the MSRP on the 29″er 2 is going to be $1699.99 according to my source.

The BB clearance has always been good, it was the seat stay brace that was too tight on the ’07’s The problem has since been addressed.

]]> By: Mike http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/18/cannondale-08-29er-specs/#comment-22741 Mike Wed, 12 Sep 2007 13:51:08 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2007/07/18/cannondale-08-29er-specs/#comment-22741 Anyone know the expected MSRP on the 29er 2. I currently ride a singlespeed Gary Fisher Rig and am looking to trade in the Jeckyll 2000 for a 29er 1 or 2...recommendations? Did Cannondale solve the BB clearance issue/problem? Mike Stuttgart Germany Anyone know the expected MSRP on the 29er 2. I currently ride a singlespeed Gary Fisher Rig and am looking to trade in the Jeckyll 2000 for a 29er 1 or 2…recommendations? Did Cannondale solve the BB clearance issue/problem?

Mike
Stuttgart Germany

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