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MTB Reviews > Mountain bikes > Hardtail bikes > Cannondale F5
Frame - Furio-X
Fork - Rock Shox Dart 2 , 80 mm
Cannondale F5 Reviews
Description: (from cannondale.com)
Frame - Furio-X
Fork - Rock Shox Dart 2 , 80 mm
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Reviews
on May 11, 2009
Pros
Heavy, think frame feels like a solid bike. I really like the frame on this bike. The tubing diameter is larger than most bikes, and the head tube is solid.
Cons
The Dart 3 shocks are junk, they leak. My chain keeps jamming between the frame and chainring. How I have a bent chainring, and heavily scarred frame. its under warranty, but I am tired of taking it to the LBS every week for another issue. Same yourself and buy the Giant Yukon. Its a much better bike for less.
Review
I wouldn't recommend this bike. While the frame itself is great, the components are very faulty.
Pros
Great components for the price. I got it at REI and for the same components on a Trek this bike was $100 cheaper. Plus i got mine in matte black so it looks awesome
Cons
It is a little heavier but that allows it to take the beating.
Review
Very good bike and best bike for the price. Other than it being about a pound heavier than the competition its a perfect entry bike. Recommend it to anyone.
Pros
For the money, I couldn't find a better deal. Gary Fisher & the Rockhoppers where both substantially more w/ comparible components. For someone new to mt. biking in colorado like myself, it seems to be a great entry level bike.
Cons
After only a couple of rides, one of the teeth on the front crank shaft chipped off. It was under warranty and replaced by the bikeshop i purchased it from.
Review
Great overall mt. bike. Would defintatly recommend.
Pros
The 2009 is robust and very well equipped.
Cons
The frame is a little heavy (although this really makes you feel sure in it's ability to holdup to wear), and contrary to what the guy says above me, the 2009 is made in Taiwan like the rest.
Review
Awesome bike, great components, throw some bar ends on it and go tear down a mountain.
Pros
09's are complete with full SRAM X-7, BB5 Discs, and an upgraded Dart 3 frontend with a lockout feature. I have the XL and suprisingly the fork is where most of the weight appears to be. For $650, who could complain?
Cons
Non yet.. Still in the break-in mode.
Review
Great setup and won't break the bank.
Pros
Solid frame, cheap price.
Cons
Lower end components compared to equivalent competitor models. Heavy.
Review
Local bike shop lets you try the bikes out for a week before you buy, so for giggles I gave this one a whirl. At a first glance you notice that all the components on this thing are low end, which is not necessary a bad thing, it just usually adds quite a bit of weight compared to higher end components. Add that on top of the already heavy frame though and this thing is a tank. It's a quality bike, but if you're going to be doing any real riding, you can do a lot better in this price range going with a competitors model.
Pros
Very good, stiff frame, nice forks, good componentry, responsive, light.
Cons
The hydraulics can be squeaky, can be some hard chain-slap on quick and rough descents.
Review
Great bike, mine is the largest frame (XL) and has Shimano hydraulic brakes which are great in muddy, wet conditions. The bike flows round trails well and is a good climber. Great bike for an upgrade.
Pros
im a 260lbs and 6'2", this is my first mtb, excelent as an entry level and great relation between quality and product, components ok, great saddle, the suspension perfomance is outstanding
Cons
i've broked a brake lever (probably bad luck) and it could be better.
Review
for sure an excelent otion for begginers, no doubt. go ahead with this.
on April 13, 2007
Pros
Frame is super strong, made in USA, saddle is nice, great fork, great shifters, disc brakes are solid, great price, no problems
Cons
a little on the heavy side
Review
This is my first bike, and I love it, I can't stop riding it everywhere.
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