Should i get a Cannondale Rush 5 or a Cannondale Prophet MX?
2007-08-20 15:14:43 · 6 answers · asked by 24_hrs_of_great_glen 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
well what would be a better bike brand? with supurb preformance that is light weight for xc racing?
2007-08-20 15:54:59 · update #1
it doesn't have to be a cannondale i'm looking for a cheeper but still great bike because i need it to be able to take the beating of a 24 hour race
2007-08-20 16:59:56 · update #2
Unfortunately, choosing between the 2 provides no choice at all.
Both of those bikes are overpriced and lower performing than just about every other bike in their class. If you are intent on a Cannondale, take whichever one you think looks cooler but know that you could have gotten a better bike for less money.
EDIT:
Take a look at Iron Horse or K2. Both of these brands offer a great bike at a price lower than you'd expect, and they both have a winning pedigree under their belt.
2007-08-20 15:40:39 · answer #1 · answered by bikeworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being you are looking for a bike to ride on for 24hrs, a pure xc race bike tends to be a bear after about the first 12hrs. When you start to get tired the quick steering of a xc race bike gets old. I'd would go with the next best an aggressive xc trail bike. Late in the race the 1~2 inches of extra suspension is a welcome comfort and the slightly more relaxed steering will help keep you in the saddle. Here is a short list of reasonably priced bikes that would serve you well.(in no particular order)
Specialized FSR
Giant Trance
Fisher HiFi
Trek Fuel
2007-08-21 04:55:50 · answer #2 · answered by MtBikr 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both are the same brand. The usage for each is different, though.
The Prophet MX is a bike for 4X, which is built to be used tough. If you want to do fast paced stuff with some jumps into it, this would be a better choice.
The Rush is for XC stuff and some trail riding, which will probably be what you're looking for. This should be lighter, and the geometry will be a bit steeper for quiker steering and better for climbing.
2007-08-20 16:18:44 · answer #3 · answered by Roberto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, forget Cannondale.... they are more of a name than good products now. If you want trail riding, go for a Trance from Giant or a Blur from Santa Cruz. If you want dirt jumping/trial, go for the Giant STP, the Jackal, or the Banshee Morphine. If you want a little bit of both and can afford it, get yourself a freeride hardtail like the Cove Stiffee FR, Banshee Scirocco, Mountain Cycle Rumble, etc. If you want to stay with an American company, go for Giants... they make about 90% of the frames available on the market for practically every american bike company.
2007-08-20 16:29:08 · answer #4 · answered by vail2073 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most 24 hour type events are fairly low boil affairs, and courses are relatively non-technical for safety reasons. If you're there for the fun of it, just about any decent MTB would do the job.
If you think you have a realistic shot at the podium, well that's a different story. But if you were capable of winning, you wouldn't be here asking this question.
2007-08-21 01:19:24 · answer #5 · answered by silverbullet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love my Specialized epic for this discipline. The riders you see winning would win on any brand,ie TINKER Jurez. so get a brand that treats you right at the shop and then get off your putter and ride
2007-08-23 19:56:34 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋