How to Buy a Cannondale Mountain Bike
Cannondale has been one of the largest and most successful manufacturers of road and mountain bikes for many years. Known for the large tube diameters within bike frames, Cannondales have both a distinctive look and high-performance features that will translate to many years of enjoyment.
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Choose the Cannondale mountain bike that has the best combination of features to suit your riding style. Cannondale has dozens of models available within each mountain bike category, including a gravity and downhill line (known as the PERPs), a cross-country line (known as the Scalpels), a marathon line (known as the Rush line) and an overall mountain bike category. Within each category, you may find plenty of models that will fit your budget as well as your skill level.
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Find a Cannondale dealer near you to test ride one of the many models of mountain bikes. Since Cannondale is one of the largest manufacturers of bikes in the world, you should be able to find a dealer that sells Cannondale mountain bikes quite easily. Look for a dealer that has a large stock, so that you can compare more models and even bargain for a better price.
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Attend a Cannondale test ride event, where service centers and dealers offer potential customers the chance to ride a variety of mountain bike models. Check with a local Cannondale dealer to find out if any test ride events are scheduled in your area in the near future.
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Work with your Cannondale dealer to buy a mountain bike package that may include safety equipment such as a helmet and goggles, or Cannondale bike clothing and footwear. You will also need to buy a small tool kit containing a patch kit, wrenches and spoke tighteners to keep your mountain bike running when out in the wilderness.
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Visit the Cannondale website to buy the mountain bike that appeals to your budget and skill level (see Resources below). You can also read reviews and testimonials from customers about other Cannondale bikes and learn about riding events sponsored by Cannondale.
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Tips & Warnings
If trying to choose between two sizes on a mountain bike frame, always go with the smaller one. Mountain bike frames are designed to be as low to the ground as possible in order to avoid injury if you become dislodged from the seat while riding.
