September 23rd, 2008 by 
brodiegrrl
Rear end
The 0.94lb Fox DHX4 Air is valved for this bike. Not the Moto1, not the Moto3, but the Moto2. Cannondale’s ability to ask Fox to tune shocks specifically to each of their models creates the best pairing when you first buy this bike. This would make switching out shocks an issue since it will not feel the same as the shock tuned to this suspension. The boost valve pressure is recommended to be between 125 - 200 psi, the boost valve pressure was set to 125psi for a plush ride for this review. The shock pressure was set to 140psi. The 2008 Fox shocks have a nifty blue lever on the boost valve to adjust the pro-pedal between ‘min’ and ‘max’. While I did find the suspension less active with the pro-pedal on ‘max’ the bike climbed well in both settings. The air valve on the boost valve was tough to access with this shock placement, as well the air shock valve was slightly hindered by the upper linkage plate overtop of the valve.
Low shock placement aids in stability. Shock valves are a bit cumbersome to access.
The Bike
The Front
The Rear
The Components
The Ride
Overall
September 24th, 2008 at 8:31 am
Excellent review, Sharon. I always look forward to reviews from you and/or Lee, both of you have great experience, top riding skills, and write very well. Thanks.
September 24th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
I love those action shots. Good stuff.
September 25th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Great review Sharon. I know the air shocks are tailored for the frames, but will a coil shock fit?
September 25th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
Hey Barry!
I’m sure the DHX coil will fit, but it won’t be ‘tuned’ for it.
check your pm’s!
September 29th, 2008 at 8:22 am
Such a Sick bike. Handles the big stuff so well and perfect for the diablo freeride park or Northstar Live Wire. Still climbs admirably well. A 30lb bike and you can throw anything at it, sign me up.
October 1st, 2008 at 9:32 pm
sick bike ! is it for sale ?
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:17 am
Just bought my first full suspension bike this august and landed on the Moto 2 and just have to say its great . Easy to drag along anywhere . Easy to handle . Nice equipment , especially the brakes (Magura Louise w/ 8″ rotor in front , they could stop a bus ! Definetly the best 5 grand I´ve ever spent .
October 8th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
hi men!
i am zura from little georgia,i live with downhill.now i have CURTIS dh bike,but i brouk fork…
please help me:i want buy new fork.i realy need from150mm and hight.thank you foward
my skype is dhzura
i hope you can do something
December 19th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
How much exactly does the complete bike weight?
February 11th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
My scale shows 14.45kg for the european Moto Carbon 2, size medium, specced as the one in catalogue, with pedals and everything.
March 18th, 2009 at 4:51 am
i’ve been riding Mtb’s for over twenty years on and off, managed to get my hands on a moto2 large frame…what can i say one of the best bikes i’ve ridden in a long time, going up and down ttf’s like a pro…it’s more bike than me ;-D it’l take a long time for the smiles to disappear