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Some thoughts on the 2006 Cannondale Rush 2000
Judging by the popularity of our entries on the 2006 Cannondale Rush, it looks as though Cannondale made lots of good decisions when planning their new cross country racer. Dan’s initial impressions of the Rush 1000 were quite positive and other, similar assessments are starting to pop up around the Internet.
Racer Carl Buchanan has some good initial thoughts on his Cannondale Rush 2000. With the help of a number of quality photos, Buchanan’s post does a good job of highlighting some of the key features on the Rush, including the uber-sexy Lefty Speed Carbon DLR2 ‘fork’ and the nice-looking mocha finish. Check it out.
Update (27 February 2006): Carl has added some follow up thoughts on his Rush 2000. Looks like the tires aren’t the most mud-friendly things on the market.
1. Posted by Geof Harries | 7:15 pm, 28 January 2006
I had planned on buying a 2006 Rush or Prophet (leaning more towards the latter) but ended up with a 2006 Norco Fluid Two instead.
What it came down to was overall durability in adverse conditions and on tough trails with small stunts and bridges. As much as the Cannondales look cool and get great reviews from southern riders, you rarely see any of them on the ’shore or around the Fraser Valley.
I’ve been living in the Yukon for 3 years this June and here also there’s only a handful; mostly old school xc dudes. If I could have read some positive reviews from BC riders, I probably would have gone for the Prophet, but ended up choosing the Norco simply based on their reputation for durability and strength.