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Cannondale Rize 3 Reviews

Description: (from cannondale.com)
The Rize is the Swiss Army knife of the trail bike world. It's a bike that brings all-new metalforming technology to the industry, and combines it with carbon-fiber fabrication techniques. It uses a dreamy-riding multi-pivot suspension with 130mm of balanced travel. The means that riders can use it as a do-it-all rig, whether you're riding notoriously gnarly rock gardens in

Add a review (form opens in right column) reviewed by guest on March 16, 2009   Pros Light with great handling. Its descending prowess is excellent. Good mix of components for the money, especially brakes and hubs/wheels. Cons The Lefty outclasses the rear suspension in rough terrain. Wire bead tires on a $3000 bike? Com'on! Verdict Overall this is what C'dale says it is, a do it all bike. It is extremely efficient with propedal and decends like it has another inch of travel. Very capable for most riders' demands but efficient enough to race XC. This was a great buy for me! Recommended for: Experienced XC riders