How to Compare Cannondale Bikes

Choosing the right bicycle takes a great deal of comparison shopping.

Choosing the right bike calls into question a number of factors. When you're comparing Cannondale bikes, it's important to think about how much you'll be riding a bike, where you ride and what you'll need your bike to do for you. Cannondale manufactures high-performance sport bikes as well as road, mountain and urban bikes. Whether you're riding in mountain bike trials, competing in races, or commuting to work, you'll be able to find the right Cannondale bike for your needs with a little comparison shopping.

Instructions

1. Ask yourself what you will be using your bike for. Cannondale manufactures road bikes, mountain bikes and urban/recreation bikes. Think about your primary use of your bikes, and choose which bike is best for your purposes.

2. Set a price range. Cannondale bikes range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand. Take into account your financial situation before comparing bikes. One of the least expensive bikes is the Cannondale Adventure 5, which retails for about $300. Many Cannondale mountain bikes, such as the F9 CO2 Mountain Bike or the F7 Mountain Bike, retail for between $400 and 500. More expensive bikes include the Synapse, which retails for about $1,300, and the Moto 4, which retails at $2,800.

3. Consider whether you'll be using your bicycle for competition. If so, consider whether you need a bike for long-distance competition over a controlled surface or mountain bike trials. The Super Six and Synapse are both elite performance road bikes; the Claymore and Scalpel are both designed for intense mountain trials.

4. Take into account suspension and wheel size. Ask yourself whether you need your bike to be comfortable over rough terrain for long periods or whether you will be riding it over smooth roads. The QuickCX is an urban bike for commuting over paved roads; compare it with the RZ One Twenty, which has amped-up suspension and large wheels for mountain riding.

5. Test-ride the bikes. Check the test ride schedule on the Cannondale website to find a test ride happening near you (see Resources). You can also go to your local bike dealer and request a test ride at the shop.

References

• Cannondale: Bikes

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Cannondale: Test Ride