Tag Archives: Cannondale


Bikes , Feature Articles , Race Coverage

Tour of California – Specialized, Cannondale, Trek

By Gregg   May 15, 2012

The 2012 Tour of California is going on this week and I had the chance to watch the finish of Stage 2 (SF-to-Santa Cruz) in Aptos yesterday. Even if you aren’t into road bikes or racing, the event is a pretty spectacular cycling scene. There were even a few mountain bikes to be found in the expo area. Here are some highlights. Be sure to check out the FULL coverage of the Amgen Tour of California on RoadBikeReview.com!

Specialized Turbo E-bike

Specialized’s Turbo electric bicycle was on display. It is being touted as the “fastest e-bike ever made” (for Europe, that is.) It has a top speed of 45 km/h (28 mph). The frame features internally routed cables, rear hub motor (ala Bionx), disc brakes and a battery incorporated into the down tube.

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Feature Articles , Product Launch , Video

New MTB Videos from Mavic

By Gregg   May 08, 2012

Mavic has released a couple of cool videos featuring their team riders and their new wheels. Be sure to check out Fabien Barel’s video diary as he travels the world with new friends and new locations each month. Also, watch the new Mavic Crossmax29 wheels being tested, developed and raced on the World Cup Circuit and the Summer Olympics this year with the Cannondale Factory team!

Introducing the 2012 season of the ‘Fabien Barel presents’ series
Fabien Barel and Mavic have embarked on a unique journey: Fab is traveling the world to experience the all-mountain life with his friends, some of the best riders on the planet. Here’s a preview of what the upcoming season (5 videos, 1 per month) will bring.

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Test of the Crossmax29 wheels done with the Cannondale factory team
Mavic engineers found sweet singletrack to test the latest Crossmax 29er wheels with Marco Aurélio Fontana and Manuel Fumic of the Cannondale Factory racing team. By taking feedback early in the season from these elite riders, Mavic can optimize products for the upcoming model year. And, this testing also allows investigation of special concepts for the 2012 racing season, including World Cups, the Olympics, and World Championships.



Bike Press Camp , Gear/Apparel , Product Launch , Video

2012 Cannondale Ryker Mountain Biking Helmet

By Gregg   July 01, 2011

Michael DeLeon shows us the new 2012 Cannondale Ryker mountain biking helmet.
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Cannondale Ryker Helmet


  • Takes Cannondale’s approach to form, function, saftey, comfort and overall usage
  • Dual density foam – impact is dispersed and redirected
  • Cone shaped foam act as “crumple zones” and allow for added safety and protection
  • Cones are in the front and both back corners of the helmet
  • Embedded chassis keeps helmet strong when there’s impact
  • Exoskeleton reinforcements adds support and strength in key impact zones
  • Occipital fit system with micro adjust dial for an easy and perfect fit
  • Rubber pad in back that’s moisture and odor resistant and venting for breathe-ability
  • “Pony-tail friendly”
  • Large vents
  • 5 color options
  • Weighs approx 250 grams
  • Available Aug/Sept 2011
  • $79.99

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Press and News

Cannondale and GT Named Official Bike Sponsors for Highland Mountain Bike Park

By mtbr_admin   December 17, 2010

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Cannondale and GT Named Official Bike Sponsors for Highland Mountain Bike Park
Visitors to Enjoy More Benefits from the Brands and the Park in 2011 and 2012


Bethel, CT —Snow may be falling in parts of the US, but mountain bike enthusiasts will be hoping for an early thaw as Cannondale and GT have joined forces with the Highland Mountain Bike Park in Northfield, NH, becoming the official bike sponsors for 2011 and 2012. As part of this new relationship, consumers will be able to rent, test and experience innovative products from Cannondale and GT, meet pro riders, and even receive free lift tickets at the Park with select bike purchases. Cannondale and GT are part of the Cycling Sports Group, a division of Dorel Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A).

Visitors to Highland will enjoy many new enhancements and benefits with the new official partnership, including:
· “Find Your Ride” first-time lessons will be available for riders looking to test out Cannondale and GT models before they purchase them;
· The resort’s Ayr academy classes with Cannondale athletes Aaron Chase and Chris Van Dine and GT rider Tyler McCaul will be available to those looking to take their abilities to the next level; and,
· Marquee products from Cannondale and GT, such as the Claymore, Jekyll, Fury, Ruckus, and Ruckus DJ, will be available to rent, further helping visitors experience the trails.

“For Cannondale, mountain biking is all about the perfect ride, from developing products for the world’s best athletes to racing on the World Cup Circuit to riding with your boys on the local trails,” said Frank Hwang, Cannondale Global Director of Marketing. “It’s nice to be back at Highland with the next evolution of our mountain bikes. As an authentic trendsetter within the mountain biking community, Highland Mountain is a perfect match for the passion and innovation that is Cannondale.”
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Press and News

Cannondale Teams With Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association To Offer College Scholarships

By mtbr_admin   November 23, 2010

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Cannondale Teams With Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association To Offer College Scholarships

The Michigan Scholastic Cycling Association (MiSCA) announces that Cannondale Bicycle Corporation will be donating resources to help fund college sponsorships for the winners of the 2011 MiSCA Varsity championship races.  MiSCA has tentatively scheduled five mountain bike races for the fall of 2011, with the final race awarding a minimum of $2,000 in college scholarships.

MiSCA, formed in the spring of this year as part of the Michigan Mountain Biking Association, has as its mission to establish and maintain safe, quality scholastic cycling programs.  An interscholastic racing league was piloted this fall and the inaugural season saw students from area schools compete for podium positions at three mountain bike races held in the SE Michigan area.

Look for MiSCA board members at local cycling events, expos, and bike shops this winter and spring as they reach out across the state of Michigan to recruit more schools and volunteers.

For more information on MiSCA or how to donate or sponsor them visit: www.miscabike.org

Source: Steve Kinley, MiSCA Director



Bike Press Camp , Press and News

Cannondale Flash 29 – lightest 29er hardtail on the planet?

By Gregg   July 02, 2010

Doug Dalton from Cannondale sez…”the Cannondale Flash 29 is the lightest 29er hardtail on the planet!”

True or false?? Tell us your thoughts (in the comments section below) on possible other light(er) carbon 29ers.

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Cannondale Flash 29
All New for 2011, Cannondale releases this carbon fiber big wheeled hardtail. (The full suspension 29er is in the works…)
Flash 29 features:
-Hi Modulus carbon fiber construction
-Lefty Max Carbon fork
-1.5 headtube
-21 pound 29er

For more information: www.cannondale.com

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Bike Press Camp , Press and News

2011 Cannondale Jekyll photos! New! Video Added

By Gregg   June 24, 2010

From the Bike Press Camp in Deer Valley, UT.

Cannondale is showing the new 2011 version of the Jekyll. Highlights include a 90-150 travel adjustment (Attitude Adjust), Fox Dyad RT2 Fox Shock, Si12 rear dropouts, and more. More specs and info to come.

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Press and News

Cannondale and Bosch Partner on New Ebike System

By Gregg   May 21, 2010

New Business Field in the eMobility Arena:
Bosch Building Electric Drives for eBikes
Development Partner is Cannondale

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>>Innovative drive system with design freedom for bicycle manufacturers

>>First public presentation at ”Eurobike“ 2010

>>High-precision response to rider’s desire for support: system includes drive unit, control unit, sensor concept, battery pack and control computer

Bosch is entering the bicycle industry with a new high performance electric drive for eBikes. With this move, the Stuttgart-based group is joining another strong growth field with the declared goal to take a leading position in this market as an engine for innovation. Cannondale, leading brand of Cycling Sports Group (CSG), part of Dorel Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A), is the partner in system development for the first generation.


Teamwork of leading innovators
”We are an ideal supplier for bicycle manufacturers,“ says Rainer Jeske, head of Bosch Powertrain Systems eBike, ” because Bosch stands for innovation and its key competence areas in the automotive industry, like the electronic control techniques. With exciting riding experiences, advanced technology, and visually attractive system components we suit the action to the slogan: Bosch –invented for life. We are happy to partner with Cannondale who shares our ambitions.”

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Press and News

Cannondale Factory Racing USA Strengthens Roster for Fontana

By Gregg   March 25, 2010

Coming off of another successful weekend of racing in California, Cannondale Factory Racing announces two additional signings just in time for this weekend’s U.S. Cup race in Fontana, California. CFR USA’s team riders Jeremiah Bishop and Tinker Juarez, fresh off of a dominating performance in last weekend’s Vision Quest, will be reinforced by rising cross country and marathon distance talents Benjamin Sonntag and Alex Grant.

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Sonntag, 29, is based in Durango, CO and hails from Willingen, Germany. His best results in 2009 include 5th place in his country’s Cross Country national championship and a pair of 2nd place finishes at the challenging La Ruta de los Conquistadores. Already in 2010, Ben had a top-twenty finish in the recent San Dimas time trial stage on the road.

Grant, also 29, finished 4th at last year’s Leadville 100 and 2nd overall at La Ruta. He lives in Salt Lake City, UT and is originally from Richmond, VT.

Both Benjamin and Alex will be riding Cannondale Lefty-equipped Flashes, Scalpels and RZ120s. Learn more at www.cannondale.com or on twitter @ridecannondale.

source: Michael De Leon
PR & Advocacy Manager
CYCLING SPORTS GROUP



Bike Press Camp , Product Spotlight

New Cannondale RZ 120 and RZ 140

By Gregg   June 30, 2009

The ever popular Rize is now called the RZ. New for 2010 is the RZ 120 (120mm of rear travel) and the RZ 140. Why the name change? It was actually due to a trademark issue that involved another company outside of the bike biz (note: the change came very recently so you will hear and see these bikes referred to as the Rize in the videos and these photos). The name may be changed, but everything you loved about the Rize is back and even better.

Ride Impression:
I personally tested at length, a Rize 1 last year ( http://reviews.mtbr.com/blog/cannondale-rize-pro-review/ ) and I got to test the RZ 120 at River Run in Sun Valley, ID. The RZ 120 rides as if it were 140. I didn’t get a chance to ride the RZ 140, but I’m sure it also rides as if it has more travel.

The rear suspension is now better matched to the plushness and stiffness of the Lefty Carbon Max (one of the lightest and best tracking forks ever). The rear stays efficient on the climbs and still plush on the descents, even under braking.

In these two videos, Double D (aka Doug Dalton, Cannondale R&D) shows us the highlights of the RZ 120 and RZ 140:

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