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Cannondale Sprint vs. Felt75
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 2006-06-21 10:00 AM |
 12 |  Subject: Cannondale Sprint vs. Felt75A friend of mine is looking to get a new/first bike. Right now she is riding on a borrowed '92 Bianchi that is way too small. She told me that her LBS has a Cannondale Sprint for $1,400 - $1500. From what she told me and what I could see from Cannondale's site the Sprint is what they call their entry level tri bike. It basically is a CAAD8 frame (road geometry) w/ aero bars. From what she told me, unfortunately she doesn't know much about bikes and wasn't there to see it myself, it has ultegra components. I've also read about the Felt75 being a great starter bike, very versitale and great bang for the buck (Bicycling Mag Editor's Pick 2006). She is going to do the NYC Tri in July but is going to be to doing more road riding than tri riding My question is does any one have any opinion/recommendation about the two? Edited by Ben_823 2006-06-21 10:00 AM |
| 2006-06-26 10:48 AM in reply to: #461476 |
Member 38  Decatur, Ga | Subject: RE: Cannondale Sprint vs. Felt75 Hey Ben, I am picking up my Cannondale Sprint 06 today..found it on Sale at REI for $1199...I am by no means an expert..this is my first bike other than a MTB. The shop guys seem to think it is a good deal..b/c it was on sale and took off that $200 price for having the Cannondale name attached to it. I had asked him about the Felt, but they do not carry them so I have no knowledge on them expect for what I had read. He did agree the Felt was a good deal. The bike fit me well which is the most important. I hope this helps somewhat... It doesn't come in RED, so I know it might be a little slower...any observations from bike gurus are welcome to let me know if it was a good deal... Here are the specs: Off the website.. Frame CAAD8 Optimo Fork Slice Aero Premium Rear Shock N/A Rims Shimano WH-R550 Hubs Shimano WH-R550 Spokes Shimano WH-R550 Tires Hutchinson Top Speed foldable, 700x23c Pedals N/A Crank TruVatiV Elita SL, 39/53 Chain Shimano 9-speed Rear Cogs SRAM PG-950, 12-26 Bottom Bracket TruVatiV Giga X Pipe Front Derailleur Shimano 105 Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra Shifters Shimano 105 Handlebars Cannondale Fire, 31.8mm, w/Profile GT Jammer Clip-on Stem Cannondale Fire 3-D Forged Headset FSA Alloy integrated Brakeset Cannondale Omega Brakelevers Shimano 105 Saddle Fi'zi:k Arione Triathlon Mg Seat Post Cannondale Carbon-wrapped |
| 2006-06-26 12:59 PM in reply to: #461476 |
Veteran 130 Highlands Ranch, CO | Subject: RE: Cannondale Sprint vs. Felt75 I bought a Felt F80 for $900 at a local shop...put Aero bars on it and LOVE it. I talked to alot of Felt users...they all love the performance and bang for the buck. |
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