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| geniuses when it comes to bicycle design and | | | | races? Perhaps a bike that will give you the highest |
| innovation. Since their first bicycle - a touring model in | | | | down-hill speeds? Work out your requirements and |
| 1983, they have continued to push boundaries and | | | | you will be able to reduce the choice a great deal, |
| provide us with bikes for every purpose. High | | | | without eliminating all options. |
| performance is key with their output and they never | | | | Once you have uncovered the terrain you will be |
| fail - Cannondale bikes do everything they promise | | | | riding on and the style of your pursuit, you can make |
| and more to make them the leaders in the cycling | | | | another crucial decision - full suspension or hard-tail. |
| industry. | | | | Both models have their benefits, for example a full |
| It shouldn't have taken you long to decide that you | | | | suspension will be the most comfortable and easiest |
| just GOT to get your hands on one of their bikes. | | | | to control - great for cross country. The hard-tail |
| However, since coming to the conclusion that you | | | | doesn't have rear suspension but this makes it lighter |
| must be the proud owner of a Cannondale, the | | | | and faster for road races or shorter distances. |
| limitless amount of choice they have to offer has had | | | | There are further components and combinations to |
| you going round in circles. Unless you are dead certain | | | | get your head around. By simply remembering what |
| on the requirements you need, this article is going to | | | | you intend to use the bike for and which areas you |
| provide you with some information that will point you | | | | need to excel in - speed, control, comfort etc, then |
| in the right direction when choosing which is the right | | | | you can focus on a small selection of bikes rather |
| bike for you. | | | | than the whole collection. |
| Everything comes with a price and that goes for | | | | Watch out for the sales. With most demand being |
| bikes too. You could fall into the trap of seriously | | | | around the summer season, you will often find that |
| underestimating the amount you will spend and you | | | | waiting until the Autumn or even Winter can lead to |
| must take into account all the extra equipment and | | | | some pleasant reductions in price. Not only for the |
| accessories to improve performance and/or leisure. It | | | | bikes themselves - but all the additional components |
| would be wise then, to do some budgeting before | | | | and attire. |
| you proceed. Setting yourself a limit and sticking with | | | | You should be somewhat closer now to teaming up |
| it is not being too sensible and there are bikes for | | | | with your dream bike - but remember one last thing, |
| every budget (OK - just don't be too tight!) | | | | choosing a good dealer is just as crucial as keeping |
| Knowing which type of bike to go for is easier when | | | | within your budget. Make sure they have a good |
| you know how you intend to use it. Cannondale have | | | | record and that they offer you a warranty and |
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| urban - with many sub-categories in between. Need a | | | | |