A very beautifull bike but also too expensive. The parts chosen by Cannondale are the cheaper parts (Tektro brakes, Shimano Deore chainwheel and derailleur and so on.
The Octopus trappers have to be replaced or the 3rd time in 6 months because of the poor quality of the bearings. The nano black finish of chain and cassette has disappeared very rapidly. These parts rust very quick now because of the absence of any coating.
If you lubricate them the lubricant reaches the rotor from the rear brake. Bolts and nipples of the spokes rust too. The front fender lacks a rubber protection against mud, is too short and therefore the underside the bike gets very dirty.
Once when I took my bike out of the garage the chain stopped turning and disturbed the front shifting gear. I also had to retighten the bearing of the steering.
Verdict: a beautifull expensive bike with poor quality.
 Vintage Ultra (2010-2011), RRP £1,449.00 |
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About this bike
| Type | Traditional |
|---|---|
| Gender/Age | Men |
| Production years | 2010-2011 |
| RRP | £1,449.00 |
| Sizes | 48,53,57,61cm (Frame size guide) |
| Colours | Jet Black (BBQ) |
| Frame type | Hardtail |
| Frame material | Aluminium |
| Frame description | Vintage SI lite headshok |
| Gears | 27 |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
Cannondale says
For those who shun Lycra but love tweed and know that sometimes Old School is the best school. For them, there's Cannondale's Vintage line. The Vintage is a stylish, versatile ride -- without sacrificing function to fashion. It has classic looks with the amenities, like fenders, rack and lights that every urban rider or commuter can appreciate.
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About Cannondale
We fight to be different... not for the sake of being different but for the sake of being the best. For us, like you, it's the secure click of a cleat meeting its pedal. For us at Cannondale, it's building, testing and rebuilding; making it better in the process, never settling for "good enough". It's knowing it, verses guessing it and using the world's greatest athletes to prove it. It's having such high standards and expectations in how we want product to perform that we are relent
Specifications
Braking
| Brake Calipers | Auriga Sub - black rotors |
|---|---|
| Brake Levers | Auriga Sub |
Drive
| Bottom Bracket | Truvative GigaXpipe |
|---|---|
| Cassette (Rear Cogs) | CSM96 black polish 11-32 |
| Chain | X9 black nano finish |
| Crank | Truvativ Firex 3.3 44/32/22 |
| Pedals | Octopus |
Gearing
| Derailleur Front | Shimano SLX |
|---|---|
| Derailleur Rear | Shimano XT |
| Gears | 27 |
| Shifter(s) | Shimano SLX |
General
| Extras | Rack: Cannondale SI Rack, Lights: Spanninga Micro FF LED front/Hermanns Google LED rear, Chainguard: Hesling Esencia, Fenders: Cannondale Curan lite black, Kickstand: Cannondale Atran Stylo |
|---|---|
| Grips | Cannondale "Vintage" leather chrome rings |
| Handlebar | Cannondale Metro black |
| Headset | HeadShok bearing |
| Saddle | Brooks 17 Cannondale edition |
| Seat Post | Cannondale C3/chrome plated |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 Headshok adjustable black |
Suspension
| Forks | SI Fatty Ultra |
|---|
Wheels
| Hubs | Shimano hubdynamo Alfine/Shimano XT |
|---|---|
| Rims | Cannnondale C2 black |
| Spokes | DT Swiss black/black |
| Tyres (Front & Back) | Schwalbe Surpreme 622 x 37 |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
UK warranty
| Cannondale frames have a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and/or workmanship for the original owner. All other components, including HeadShok forks, suspension parts, frame fixtures and finishes (paint and decals) are covered against manufacturing defects in materials and/ or workmanship for one year. Parts from other manufacturers are covered by their own warranties. |
Owner Reviews
by
Gerard Derksen
on 28 Mar 2011
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