Cannondale Hardtail F400

Advantages: nearly everything including the frame, forks, brakes, wheels and 1.5 big headset
Disadvantages: the shimano alivio front mech and the double chainrings on the front

...I had owned an older model of the cannondale chase 2, i think it was the 2004 one and it was excellent, only flaw being the avid cable disc brakes which i had to upgrade. I had had this for a while and thought of getting a new bike so i looked at the cannondale range as i liked my old one so much. I saw the chase 2 2007 model and fell in love with it. Among the strengths is the chase hardtail frame which is chunky, made from cnc machined 6061 aluminium which is mega strong and has nice simple graphics. Also the ISGC BB is great as it give you a better ability to keep the chain on when used with a suitable chain guide and single ring at the front. The forks are an upgrade from the 2004 model. The 100mm Marzochi dirt jump 3s are slightly better than the manitou stance 100mm which used to rock bottom if used for jumps. Although... Read review

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Advantages: good frame
Disadvantages: limated warrenty and weight limate

...this might look like a Great deal a 700 pound (£) euston scandium frame great value but think againg this frame might get all the great reviews but did they they tell you about the important information like the limated 12 month race waranty and 36 month standard waranty which is unlike kona's normal lifetime waranty also are you over 12.5 stone if your are this bike is out of your league it has a maximum weight limute.This does not mean that it will break if you ae over that but it invalidates the limated warenty this is a great bike if you have money to wast but if you are looking for a long lasting race bike go for the specilized m4 hardtail... Read review

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Advantages: good for off-roading
Disadvantages: no rear suspention

...you get an Aluminium hardtail frame, In-Sync forks, Dia Compe brakes, a chainset which is half LX half LX Deore and a hell of a lot of other components for various other things. The frame which is an aluminium hardtail (with no suspension) is nice and light and is forgiving enough to take some of the sting out of the trail. The only real criticisms here are fairly minor, there's no rear disc brake mount and on the smaller frames, it can be difficult to use a water bottle as the bottle mount is a little too far up the downtube. apart from that i'm quite impressed. Its great for offroading, and not too dificult to clean afer a muddy day out. especially for the price.... Read review

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