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Cannondale F5 Bike - 2009

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Nimble and not about to take the back wheel to any competitor, the Cannondale F5 hardtail bike is a performance-minded ride that won't bust the bank.

Strong T6061 aluminum CO2 SL frame offers a solid, lightweight ride on smooth or bumpy terrain; externally butted headtube improves strength and helps reduce weight
RockShox Dart 3 suspension fork boasts 100mm of travel; TurnKey™ lockout is a reliable, simple system with on/off setting and patented blow-off mechanism
SRAM drivetrain with FSA cranks delivers smooth, crisp shifts and 27 gears for those long uphill grinds and the more enjoyable downhill pursuits
If fate has it that you should need to slow down, Avid BB5 mechanical disc brakes have got you covered
Jalco Disc X320 rims are laced up with stainless-steel spokes and outfitted with Kenda Nevegal foldable tires to keep you rollin' right
Specs are subject to change

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Cannondale F5 Bike - 2009 Customer Reviews

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Cannondale F5 Bike - 2009

5.0

(based on 3 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Great components (3)
Handles well (3)
Lightweight (3)
Smooth ride (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Casual trails (3)
Cross country (3)

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Jun

2009

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Compelling Values, Beauty, and Design

By MTBxplorer

from Orange County, California

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Pros

Great Components
Handles Well
Lightweight
Smooth Ride
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Trails
Cross Country
Free Riding

Comments about Cannondale F5 Bike - 2009:

Spent months comparing this Cannondale f5 vs. Gary Fisher's Wahoo and Marlin, plus Specialized and Trek's sub $1,000 bikes. The f5 yields the best in values and beauty. When you ride the f5, you will clearly know why it is Cannondale's best selling model. It is smooth and sleek in road as well as off road riding.

Aug

2009

5.0

Great all around bike for the buck!

By JAdams

from Winston-Salem, NC

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Great Components
Handles Well
Lightweight
Smooth Ride

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Trails
Cross Country
Single Track

Comments about Cannondale F5 Bike - 2009:

My wife and I are avid hikers, we love to hike and take backcountry trips. Wanting to see more and cover more ground in a day we decided to try mountain bikes to help in this endeavor. We researched many brands and rode many bikes, and finally settled on the F5. We absolutely LOVE these bikes good mix of components for the money. We would definitely buy these again and recommend them to all our friends. We now cover 5 times as much ground in a day, problem is now we dont slow down enough to smell the flowers.

Aug

2009

5.0

Lightweight and sturdy. Looks sharp.

By spin_echo

from Dallas, TX

About Me Casual Cyclist

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Pros

Great Components
Handles Well
Lightweight
Rugged
Smooth Ride
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Trails
Cross Country
Free Riding
Single Track

Comments about Cannondale F5 Bike - 2009:

Just getting back into mountain biking after 15 years away from the sport. I use it on a mix of light single track and trails. The bike is light and responsive. Good components. Also, the "BBQ" finish looks awesome (If the CIA were looking for a mountain bike for a clandestine nighttime operation, this would be it). Stock saddle is terrible, plan on replacing it (this seems to apply to most mountain bikes).