Cannondale, Specialized or Iron Horse is better on road and off-road??
Ace
2008-02-25 06:51:52 UTC
I'm using a Specialized HRXC now ands it feels very good and i'm buying either a 'Cannondale F7' or an 'Iron Horse Maverick Team' bike for my brother so he can have the same performance as me but with a different brand...
Seven answers:
anonymous
2008-02-25 06:58:44 UTC
Cannondale is the best choice.
EDIT: you asked about these 2 bikes not a Sunday or any other bike. Sticking to your question the Cannondale is best.
bikeworks
2008-02-25 18:53:07 UTC
Don't trust Iron Horse or anything else sold in a sporting goods store? Are you NUTS?! Next year you will see Cannondales in Walmart (no kidding).
The Iron Horse Sunday is the premiere professional downhill bike... the best, bar none.
Now, I know the question was not for DH, but for ATB (onroad/offroad). I maintain that the Iron Horse provides a far better value than either the Specialized or ESPECIALLY the Crack'n'fail.
Names mean almost nothing anymore unless you are at the extreme high end of the market and the bike the questioner is asking about is definitely not extreme high end.
Rise Above
2008-02-25 15:46:56 UTC
I traded a ride on my Cannondale Rush for a beat up old F series bike yesterday. I was surprised how much I liked it once I let some air out of the tires (rear especially).
I'd have to vote for the Cannondale.
Killtrocity
2008-02-26 07:26:16 UTC
The guy above me doesn't know what he is talking about. Brand names mean a lot in the cycling industry. The majority of Cannondales are made in the United States instead of China. Cannondales are quality bicycles, and they are very lightweight. Additionally, Cannondales are not about to be sold in Wal-Mart (I know someone who works for the company).
If you can afford it, I would definitely say go for the Cannondale over the other choices.
Vinegar Taster
2008-02-25 15:57:54 UTC
I'd avoid the Iron Horse or anything else that's sold in a sportings good store. You probably can't lose with a Cannondale. Specialized are good too.