REI (2010)
The Cannondale F4 hardtail mountain bike features a Shimano Deore drivetrain, 100mm RST suspension fork and a responsive frame for a blissed-out ride up, down and across your favorite trails.
- T6061 aluminum Trail SL frame features double-butted tubes and an oversized headtube and headset for improved strength, stiffness and overall handling performance
- RST Deuce 1.5 Air suspension fork features 100mm of travel to soak up hard hits; lockout is easy to access on the go and rebound adjustment lets you customize performance
- Shimano Deore derailleurs perform smoothly as you shift through the full 27-speed drivetrain with the snappy Deore trigger shifters
- Tektro Auriga Comp hydraulic disc brakes deliver excellent stopping power with 160mm rotors
- Maddux DC3.0 double-walled rims are laced onto Shimano M475 hubs to keep you rolling smoothly; Kenda Nevegal tires take care of traction
- Specs are subject to change
REI (2009)
Nimble, gnarly and not about to take the back wheel to any competitor, the Cannondale F4 hardtail bike has plenty of performance and attitude.
- T6061 aluminum Caffeine frame with oversized seatstays is quick, responsive and rugged enough to stand up to demanding rides
- HeadShok Super Fatty suspension fork takes the bone rattling out of off-roading with its 80mm of travel; lockout is easy to access on the go
- Shimano Deore and SRAM X-7 derailleurs perform smoothly as you shift through the full 27-speed drivetrain with the snappy SRAM X-5 trigger shifters
- Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic disc brakes deliver excellent stopping power with their 160mm rotors
- Rolls right on Formula DC20/22 hubs laced up with DT Swiss spokes to Jalco X320 rims; Kenda Nevegal foldable tires take care of traction
| Bike weight: | Why we don't provide weights |
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| Bottom bracket: | Shimano Octalink |
| Brake levers: | Tektro Auriga Comp |
| Brakes: | Tektro Auriga Comp Hydraulic Disc |
| Chain: | Shimano 9-speed |
| Crankset: | Shimano FC-M442, 44/32/22 |
| Fork: | RST Deuce 1.5 Air with rebound adjustment and lockout, 100mm travel |
| Frame: | T6061 aluminum |
| Front derailleur: | Shimano Deore |
| Front hub: | Shimano M475 6 bolt, 32-hole |
| Gender: | Unisex |
| Handlebar: | Cannondale C3, 650 x 20mm riser |
| Headset: | Cannondale HeadShok Si |
| Number of gears: | 27 |
| Pedals: | Wellgo alloy platform |
| Rear cogs: | Shimano HG50 11-34, 9-speed |
| Rear derailleur: | Shimano Deore |
| Rear hub: | Shimano M475 6 bolt, 32-hole |
| Rims: | Jalco X320, 32 hole |
| Saddle: | Cannondale C02 |
| Seat post: | Kalloy SP-359 |
| Shifters: | SRAM X-5 Trigger |
| Spokes: | DT Swiss |
| Stem: | Cannondale XC3 HeadShok, 31.8mm |
| Tires: | Kenda Nevegal, 26x2.1 |
Cannondale F4 Bike Reviews Summary:
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2008 F4 | |
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| I bought a 2008 F4. Some of the Pro's: light weight (I have an X frame and it is lighter than my GF's XS bike we bought the same day, her's is a different brand). I like that the head shock is adjustable from the riding position, easy to use, it also seems to handle well. Shifts very well, without the clunkyness of cheaper componets. Con's: I found that the seat post had a tendency to slide back into the frame. To fix this I ended up really torqueing the screw in place to prevent this from happening further. Brakes: while the brakes work well they do have a tendency to squeel. After 10 months it hasn't gone away. The seat is not really comfortable. I plan on swapping that out. All of the con's were thing's I had seen by other reviewers on other websites and I agree with them. Overall I really enjoy the bike. I tested different well known brands, at several shops. The Cannondale F4 was the first one I got on and it felt like it fit me right from the start. I am 6'2" and weigh around 220. I use this bike for some light off road stuff, and as ride to work with it 2-4 times a week depending on weather. Cannondale still makes frames in the US, lower end one's are made some where else. This one was made outside of the US. As for the 2009 I could not say. With any bike test it before you buy it, test several and go to different shops. Don't buy on price alone. | |
| kmstorm64 at REI (2009) on 12/12/2008 | |
Cannondale F4 | |
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| I have been looking to upgrade my 2001 sporting goods store MTB (Diamondback) for about a year. I recently began pulling my 1 and 3 year old children in a dual trailer. Both bicycle and trailer were needing replacement. I researched different bicycles and found what I wanted in this bicycle (hydraulic disc brakes, lockout (easy lockout verses difficult) of the front shock, weight and size). I sized this bicycle verses more so then the last, and I think this made a huge difference. It fit my pricepoint given that I was upgrading the trailer (to a Chariot), too. I am able to effectively double my mileage. I have yet to venture on moderate singletrack, but the F4 is working out great. The only con is the seat (seems common). I will give it this summer and replace it in the fall if I am finding I don't like it. I will probably get a second set of wheels for paved riding to decrease the rolling resistance of the knobbies (it sounds like a semi on the interstate). | |
| KristopherBuck at REI (2009) on 07/07/2009 | |
Great Bike | |
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| I bought a 2009 model in Black from my local bike store about a month ago and have been riding it on local trails at least 3 times a week since. It has performed very well. The shifting is excellent, the brakes are great and I find it very comfortable. Other than having it tuned up a few days ago the only thing I have done to it (besides the normal cleaning/lubing) is to add a chain slap guard to the frame. I highly recommend this bike to anyone looking for a well build,[...]hardtail. | |
| iflyprops at REI (2009) on 01/01/2009 | |
Perfect For The Avid Trail Rider | |
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| As an avid trail rider, I have found this bike perfect right off the showroom floor - except for the pedals. I put some Shimano PD-M540's on it and have been tearing up the trails every since!!! | |
| FlyingVick at REI (2010) on 11/11/2009 | |
Very Cool this F4 2010 | |
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| Perfect bike, but the crankset no is good, is the pedals we horribles.... | |
| sidneyams at REI (2010) on 12/12/2009 | |