Cannondale Rush 4 carbon

Shaun20
Shaun20 Posts: 218
edited March 2008 in MTB buying advice
Hi does anyone know the weight of this bike, in standard build. I have tried the cannondale website but it does not say for this model.

Also has anyone any experience of this bike. I have heard cannondales build quality maybe questionable on some models.

Thanks

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  • zero303
    zero303 Posts: 1,162
    It's light!

    I have a review somewhere, I'll look it up...
  • zero303
    zero303 Posts: 1,162
    23lb sans pedals...
  • grantway
    grantway Posts: 1,430
    Light bike but unsure regarding thier or other carbon bikes as the MBR magazine
    had tested the Cannondale Scalpel Carbon 1

    The rear left cahinstay broken and fell out ? Not bad for a £ 2,799.00p bike.

    For the test review MBR Magazine March 2008

    Issue 26-02-2008

    Still have my doubts regarding carbon bikes
    or carbon moving parts on/off road use.

    Good Luck
  • zero303
    zero303 Posts: 1,162
    Shouldn't be effected, the Rush has an alloy swingarm.

    The scalpel failed due to carbon stays flexing to make a pivotless full sus...

    The Rush is a superb bike and if I wasn't looking for a Trail bike come XC bike, rather than an XC bike come Trail, I'd have bought one!
  • Shaun20
    Shaun20 Posts: 218
    I do more enduro /marathon type rides/races and contemplating the carbon rush 4. I currently have an 06 stumpy FSR. I dont know whether its worth looking at the model with the lefty or just the fox 100rlc. I know the latter got good reviews in what mtb or MBR.
  • grantway
    grantway Posts: 1,430
    Ok thanx for correction Zero303

    Have you thought of an Scott MC 10 or MC 20 if your XC/Trail Enduro
    as your into the Carbon thingy

    Unsure regarding Lefty never tried one
  • baccodaddy
    baccodaddy Posts: 128
    i have one but regards build quality i had to take mine back after 4 weeks ,got replacement and it seems fine.as far as the ride ,its fast and handles well ,just be careful of cable rub my first one got a bad groove near bottom bracket .lesson learnt on the new one and no probs
  • shifter58
    shifter58 Posts: 22
    grantway ive had a scott strike pro for 4 yrs now.. carbon frame,ali swingarm .. i ride xc and the frame is still in exellent condition.I spoke to scott and asked them on their view of longitivity.Their reply was its a frame for life unless it gets a real bad knock,however,the guy at scott said there are now carbon repair specialists in the uk.I have crashed a few times but the frame as exeeded my expectations and i would definatly buy carbon again.Hope ive helped with some of your doubts grantway.Sorry for going off post.
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