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03-06.-2003, 05:35 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2003
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Feedback On A Cannondale Jekyll
I am looking for feedback on the Cannondale Jekyll 700, 800 or 1000 series.
I am currently riding a giant warp ds1, and it is too light duty for me, as I am 6'6", 230 lbs. Can anyone tell me how this bike performs and holds up?? My other choice is a Kona Dawg. Thanks!!! |
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04-06.-2003, 11:29 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: England
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The Jekyll is pretty meaty, especially around the rear swingarm, lots of very big tubing. That said it's still not very heavy and designed to be a light bike rather than a heavy duty thing.
If you're looking at a Dawg then I'd compare it with a Cannondale Gemini, not the Jekyll.. 
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11-06.-2003, 07:26 PM
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Community Team
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Sydney Australia
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the cannondales are really nice bikes but out here in Australia they are way overpriced
have u looked at the Giant AC 1 or AC2? i'm looking at getting one soon and they look pretty good |
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14-06.-2003, 08:10 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: NSW, Australia
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My friend has a Jekyll 800 and got caught in a light shower of rain, now his "Lefty" shock has totally collapsed (It is on 1 month old too!).
If you get a 'dale, dont get a "Lefty", "Headshoks" all the way! |
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27-06.-2003, 01:12 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 2
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Well, I finally made a decision and bought a Kona Dawg a few weeks ago, and I love it!! It really climbs well, and the suspension is excellent for someone of my size. I could not find an xl cannondale, however I have no regrets, and I think I am probably better off with a less technicaly complex bike, as I have heard there are problems with them. Also, it seems that the geometry of this bike works well, as on my Giant Warp, I never could get to a point where I was far enough over the handle bars to keep the front wheel from lifting while climbing, yet had enough weight on the seat to avoid wheel spin. I dont have this issue what so ever with the Kona. Also, I experience almost no pedal bob with the Kona.
Thanks to all whom responded. T. |
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27-06.-2003, 03:19 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 10
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The Jeykll is a good bike but as of now you would be buying old tec.
Look at something current- Good luck! |
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