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MTB Reviews > Mountain bikes > Full suspension bikes > Cannondale Rize 4
Looking for a premium play bike that eats other all-mountain rigs for breakfast? The Rize brings all-new metalforming technologies to the bike industry, creating a lighter, stiffer and plusher platform to enjoy the backcountry. Traditional Cannondale innovations, including Si-equipped head tubes and bottom bracket shells, make the Rize a dreamy ride.
reviewed by guest on June 26, 2009
Cannondale Rize 4 Reviews
Description: (from cannondale.com)
Looking for a premium play bike that eats other all-mountain rigs for breakfast? The Rize brings all-new metalforming technologies to the bike industry, creating a lighter, stiffer and plusher platform to enjoy the backcountry. Traditional Cannondale innovations, including Si-equipped head tubes and bottom bracket shells, make the Rize a dreamy ride.
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on February 8, 2011
(updated 02/08/11) Pros
Capable descender with 140mm travel, but a good light climber as well. SLX/XT drive train and Fox suspension is great for the price.
Cons
9mm QR fork, would like to see a 20mm TA. 180mm rotor up front would be nice. Stock tires were bike path tires, fine for hardpack but poor for mud/chunk/loose over hard.
Review
I would heartily recommend this bike to anyone, but especially as an "only bike". It's a great XC bike, and would work great for casual races and general trail riding. I've also found it to be stable and quick on the downhills which makes it a good light "all mountain" bike. For heavier riders, I'd recommend grabbing a 180-200mm front rotor. Brakes are plenty strong enough, but need more surface area up front. Also, changing the wheelset to a lighter setup made this thing climb like a ROCKET.
reviewed by guest on June 26, 2009
Pros
The suspension is a great combo. It is pretty light and handles anything that I throw at it.
Cons
Tires are only good for hard fast pack. Mud or sand require different tires.
Review
Very good choice. Would recommend to anyone.
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