Cannondale Jekyll or Cube 160 HPA SL

jedijack
jedijack Posts: 7
edited January 2017 in MTB buying advice
Hi,

Going to buy one of the following:

http://www.cannondale.com/USA/Bike/Prod ... b0d3137c6&

or

https://www.cube.eu/uk/products/fullsus ... reen-2016/

Any advice?

Cheers.

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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Buy something else instead.
    Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=13070235
  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    Where are you located? You have linked to one bike in the USA and the other in Europe. Bikes sometimes have different spec in different territories.
    “Life has been unfaithful
    And it all promised so so much”

    Giant Trance 2 27.5 2016 ¦ Sonder Broken Road 2021¦ Giant Revolt Advanced 2 2019 ¦ Giant Toughtroad SLR 1 2019 ¦ Giant Anthem 3 2015 ¦ Specialized Myka Comp FSR 2009
  • jedijack
    jedijack Posts: 7
    The uk mate. The cannondale spec is the same.
  • Danieljephcott
    Danieljephcott Posts: 334
    Not sure if your interested but this one is better spec than the cube sl. Little more money but spec is way worth it.

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobi ... prod153225

    I've got one and it's amazing
  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    jedijack wrote:
    The uk mate. The cannondale spec is the same.

    What is your budget?
    There are some very good bikes available for around £2k -£2.5k.

    Personally I wouldn't even consider the Cannondale with its weird shock set up. The Cube is a better bet, or have a look at a Giant Trance. (Giant currently have an offer on of 0% over 24 months.)
    “Life has been unfaithful
    And it all promised so so much”

    Giant Trance 2 27.5 2016 ¦ Sonder Broken Road 2021¦ Giant Revolt Advanced 2 2019 ¦ Giant Toughtroad SLR 1 2019 ¦ Giant Anthem 3 2015 ¦ Specialized Myka Comp FSR 2009
  • jedijack
    jedijack Posts: 7
    Budget is about £1,800. I would have liked a YT Capra, but they are always out of stock.

    Thanks.
  • Danieljephcott
    Danieljephcott Posts: 334
    jedijack wrote:
    Budget is about £1,800. I would have liked a YT Capra, but they are always out of stock.

    Thanks.

    The bike I suggested could be had for £1800. Sign up to British cycling for £21 and you get 10% off at chain reaction which will mean you can afford that bike. The pikes are a fantastic shock and the brakes are incredible.
  • jedijack
    jedijack Posts: 7
    Danieljephcott wrote:
    jedijack wrote:
    Budget is about £1,800. I would have liked a YT Capra, but they are always out of stock.

    Thanks.

    The bike I suggested could be had for £1800. Sign up to British cycling for £21 and you get 10% off at chain reaction which will mean you can afford that bike. The pikes are a fantastic shock and the brakes are incredible.


    Really nice, but unfortunately not in my size (large).
  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    2016 Trance 2 is £1500from Paul's Cycles. That'll give you a few hundred quid leftover to do some upgrades should you feel they are becessary.

    Alternatively the 2016 Anthem SX 1 is £1900. A bit over your budget, but a very nice bike.
    “Life has been unfaithful
    And it all promised so so much”

    Giant Trance 2 27.5 2016 ¦ Sonder Broken Road 2021¦ Giant Revolt Advanced 2 2019 ¦ Giant Toughtroad SLR 1 2019 ¦ Giant Anthem 3 2015 ¦ Specialized Myka Comp FSR 2009
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Trance or Reign would be my choice are this price.

    The Canondale has a stupid shock which can't be replaced with anything else and the Cube just isn't a great ride.
    Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=13070235
  • Danieljephcott
    Danieljephcott Posts: 334
    RockmonkeySC wrote:
    Trance or Reign would be my choice are this price.

    The Canondale has a stupid shock which can't be replaced with anything else and the Cube just isn't a great ride.

    Would this cube be the same geometry as the one I linked above? If so it's a fantastic ride. Very confidence inspiring.
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Danieljephcott wrote:
    RockmonkeySC wrote:
    Trance or Reign would be my choice are this price.

    The Canondale has a stupid shock which can't be replaced with anything else and the Cube just isn't a great ride.

    Would this cube be the same geometry as the one I linked above? If so it's a fantastic ride. Very confidence inspiring.

    Yep. I tried one which my mate was selling before I bought my Transition.
    Rear suspension is a bit wallowey and too linear. Frame has a bit of flex at the back end.
    Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=13070235
  • poah
    poah Posts: 3,369
    RockmonkeySC wrote:
    Yep. I tried one which my mate was selling before I bought my Transition.
    Rear suspension is a bit wallowey and too linear. Frame has a bit of flex at the back end.

    more linear than the patrol
    CCDB IL coil CS first impressions

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