| It can be a very time consuming process to work | | | | and also the terrain you will be focusing on. |
| out which is the best Cannondale bike for you so to | | | | 4. Components. Again, this is somewhat dependent |
| help you choose, here are a few things to look out | | | | upon budget. However, there are so many |
| for: | | | | combinations to choose from that you could spend |
| | | | months working out what is best for you overall. So, |
| 1. Price! There is no limit to how much you can spend | | | | the best thing to do is to focus on what is most |
| on a new bike and all the equipment so before you | | | | important for your needs and invest more heavily in |
| do anything you should set yourself a limit to your | | | | favour of those parts rather than trying to get the |
| budget. Due to the large number of online Cannondale | | | | best of everything. |
| stores now, you will have no problem in finding the | | | | 5. Sales. If you can wait for fall and winter then you |
| right bike to fit your budget no matter where you | | | | could well land a great bargain. The main times of |
| live. | | | | year for purchases are in spring and summer so the |
| 2. Style. There are so many different style of bikes | | | | prices are highest then. Furthermore, many |
| now to fit all forms of riding needs, so its best you | | | | Cannondale dealers will offer discounts on accessories |
| know what type of riding you wish to do before | | | | if you decide to purchase from them. |
| parting with your money. Cross country racing, | | | | 6. Finding the right dealer for your needs. Finding a |
| smooth riding, mountain cruising or lift accessed | | | | good dealer is more important to you than finding the |
| downhill -- make sure you learn the difference and | | | | best price. With the right dealer your back-up service |
| then you can make a better choice of bike to suit | | | | when things go wrong with the bike will be there. |
| your needs. | | | | With the wrong dealer who just wants to sell you |
| 3. Hard tail or full suspension? If you have the budget | | | | the most expensive product, this will not be the case. |
| then full suspension is best as they offer more | | | | Taking all the above points into account when making |
| comfort and in general -- better control. Hard tail | | | | your final purchase choice will help you, not only with |
| without the rear suspension is actually lighter though, | | | | your initial purchase but also in the Cannondale cycling |
| and does pedal more efficiently. You must decide | | | | years to come! |
| based on your budget, the riding style you choose | | | | |