Opinions on Cannondale F600

Hi All,

I've been a road cyclist for over 20 years and just bought my first MTB. I
chose the Cannondale F600. I looked at the Trek 6500 but went with the
C-dale becaue it is US made, seemed to have better components over all and a
bitchin' paint job I wanted to spend $1000 max. SUre some of the componets suck, like the pedals and
saddle but I figure I would upgrade in time. Road cycling is still my
mainstay but I bought a MTB for a change of pace, maybe ride to work or the
gym, and just putter around town and trails every now and then. So, what do
y'all think of that bike ? Strong points and weaknesses ? I guess I should have posted BEFORE i bought, but
that's why I'm not a rocket scientist, I guess;-) Anyway, let me know what
your thoughts are and some ideas for upgrades. THANKS !!!


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Well, you already bought it. I think you made a good choice over the Trek. I like the Cannondale F-400 for an entry level ride. It has a dual assault frame. The Petite model also doubles as a Trials frame with Sub 16in chain stays, and steep head angle. Best of luck

TJ

Asking for post-purchase approval in alt.mountain-bike is a good reason
to "use rec.bicycles.off-road instead".

My thought is that crackandfail makes overpriced bicycles for what you
get.

JD

Ed Viladevall wrote:
Hi All,

I've been a road cyclist for over 20 years and just bought my first MTB. I
chose the Cannondale F600. I looked at the Trek 6500 but went with the
C-dale becaue it is US made, seemed to have better components over all and a
bitchin' paint job I wanted to spend $1000 max. SUre some of the
componets suck, like the pedals and
saddle but I figure I would upgrade in time. Road cycling is still my
mainstay but I bought a MTB for a change of pace, maybe ride to work or the
gym, and just putter around town and trails every now and then. So, what do
y'all think of that bike ? Strong points and weaknesses ? I guess I
should have posted BEFORE i bought, but
that's why I'm not a rocket scientist, I guess;-) Anyway, let me know what
your thoughts are and some ideas for upgrades. THANKS !!!

--
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid"

-Anthony Hopkins


Hey Ed,
I have a F700 which I use to road/train on. I love it! I changed the
seatpost, saddle, and bars. The only weakness I have found is some flex
in the bottom bracket.
Enjoy
Ray