View Full Version : Cannondale/Scott--Need help deciding


Abacabb
02-18-2005, 10:10 PM
My situation is as follows:
-looking to purchase a commuter/recreational bike.
-durability is key.
-i'm 18 years old so I'm not overly concerned with the whole comfort issue..
-I currently work at a job where i can about 50% off these 2 brands so I've narrowed it down to the Cannondale r1000, r900 and scott speedsters s1, s2, s3. Prices:
r1000=$1100
r900=$900
s1=$1000
s2=$750
s3=$550

-I dont want to hear, "its whatever fits you," because obviously thats true. I just want your opinion on what bike you think is the best for the price.
-for info on the bikes visit the web sites: http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/05/cusa/cats/RD.html
http://www.scottusa.com/product.php?UID=6238
(keep in mind, the fork on the scott s1, s2, and s3 is the same fork on the $9000 cr1 !!)
ALL imput is appreciated

bikerbrian
02-19-2005, 05:54 PM
My situation is as follows:
-looking to purchase a commuter/recreational bike.
-durability is key.
-i'm 18 years old so I'm not overly concerned with the whole comfort issue..
-I currently work at a job where i can about 50% off these 2 brands so I've narrowed it down to the Cannondale r1000, r900 and scott speedsters s1, s2, s3. Prices:
r1000=$1100
r900=$900
s1=$1000
s2=$750
s3=$550

-I dont want to hear, "its whatever fits you," because obviously thats true. I just want your opinion on what bike you think is the best for the price.
-for info on the bikes visit the web sites: http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/05/cusa/cats/RD.html
http://www.scottusa.com/product.php?UID=6238
(keep in mind, the fork on the scott s1, s2, and s3 is the same fork on the $9000 cr1 !!)
ALL imput is appreciated

Get the Cannondale! No one knows aluminum better and the caad8 is a great frame, My r5000 is on the way