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Cannondale Quick Review
So what is Cannondale known for besides quality bikes, winning races and cycling awards in just about every category? Bike frames! 
Cannondale is known for their innovations in bike frames and the Cannondale Quick (all models) feature the S.A.V.E. (Synapse Active Vibration Elimination) design to smooth out the jarring impact of rough roads and/or trails.
The Cannondale Quick bikes are an excellent, light weight, high performance Road/Mountain Hybrid. Although this bike could fall under the road bike category, the upright handlebars, rider position, S.A.V.E. design and slightly wider tires definitely qualify this bike as a hybrid.
The biggest disadvantage with some Cannondale bikes are the price but the Cannondale hybrid bikes, and the Quick in particular, are very reasonably priced and there are 6 price/component levels to choose from so you should be able to fit this bike into your budget.
Note: As of 2/1/2012 the 2012 Cannondale Quick4 is selling for $629 (new) at REI with free shipping options). See 2012 Cannondale Quick4 for the latest price and customer reviews. *
Here's an easy link to all Cannondale Quick models at REI for comparison and for the latest deals on prior year models: Cannondale Quick models at REI
Cannondale bikes must be delivered to an REI store.
Even with the lower priced models (the Quick 5 and 6) you will still be getting more for your money than with other lower quality brands and often you can usually find great deals on Cannondale bikes online (although these bikes must be delivered to a store).
The Cannondale Quick is a relatively new edition to Cannondale's lineup and this bike is already becoming a very popular hybrid bike.
For more serious riders, this bike can handle commuting, touring and long distance rides, comfortably but with much less effort than a heavier comfort bike, and can handle paved, crushed stone, grass, or fairly rugged dirt bike trails.
Cannondale Quick Model Comparisons:
Cannondale Quick Bikes have many price/frame/component levels. The prices go down as the level numbers goes up so the Cannondale Quick1 is the high end and most expensive and the Cannondale Quick5 is the least expensive.
All Quick Cannondale models have women specific designs but the standard version claims to be gender neutral.
All price levels have aluminum frames and feature the S.A.V.E. (Synapse Active Vibration Elimination) design to smooth out the jarring impact of rough roads and/or trails.
The Derailleurs are different on all models and are a combination of different Shimano and SRAM. The tires are 700 X 28c on the Quick1, 700 X 32c on the Quick 2,3, and 4 and 700 X 38c on the Quick 5 and 6.
See the REI links (above) for their automated comparison feature to see all of the specific details.
About-Bicycles Review:
Cannondale bikes are excellent quality but they can be a little more expensive than other comparable brands. Fortunately, the Cannondale hybrids are more reasonably priced than some of their other lines.
I love the Cannondale frame, components and design of all of the Cannondale Quick models but probably prefer the Quick3 and Quick4 the best for the price and component quality. If you need to keep your costs down, the Quick5 and Quick6 will still be a better buy than other brands in this price range.
I would highly recommend the Cannondale Quick as a light weight, high quality and comfortable hybrid bike.
Customer Reviews:
Customers definitely rate the Cannondale Quick very highly. At the time of this review there were no customer reviews of the 2012 Cannondale Quick models but plenty of prior year reviews.
I have not seen a Cannondale Quick customer lower than 4 of 5 stars (most are 5 stars) since 2009. This consistency indicates an excellent product.
One very detailed review of the 2011 Cannondale Quick 2 that I think sums up many of the Cannondale Quick reviews includes the following comments:
"I am a "roadie" at heart but wanted a bike that I could ride with the family and that would suit light trails and urban terrain. I did not want a mountain bike nor a high maintenance road bike. After a lot of research (and reading reviews) I came upon the Cannondale Quick Series. The Quick 3 caught my eye as I thought it was a beautiful bike. However, after checking all the local REI stores none were available to test ride (XL, I'm 6"1'). My wife and I found an REI with the Quick 2 in both of our sizes. We test rode them for about 1/2 an hour and immediately I was impressed with the "nimble" nature of this bike. Being a road bike traditionalist it took a little getting used to - but what fun once I did! "
"... The bottom line is, if you are looking for a good all around bike that can also be very fast - this is it! I'm very happy with it." - From REI 5/11/12011, PowerNerd from Sterling, VA
Bottom Line "Yes, I would recommend this to a friend"
See Cannondale Quick Reviews at REI for more information and additional customer reviews...
Cannondale Quick4 Features and Specifications:
- Frame Quick, mech formed, 6061 alloy
- Fork Ultra X All-Conditions Carbon
- RearShock N/A
- Rims Cannondale C3 w/machined sidewall, 32 hole
- Hubs Shimano HB-RM40 front, FH-RM30 rear
- Spokes 15g stainless steel
- Tires Kenda Kwick Trax, 700 X 32c
- Pedals VP platform w/sole-friendly alloy cage
- Crank Shimano FC-M341, 48/38/28
- CrankOption1 N/A
- CrankOption2 N/A
- BottomBracket TH cartridge
- Chain KMC Z72 8-speed
- RearCogs Shimano CS-HG40, 11-32
- FrontDerailleur Shimano Alivio
- RearDerailleur SRAM X-5
- Shifter SRAM X-5 trigger
- Handlebar Cannondale C3, 20mm rise, 600mm wide
- Stem Cannondale XC3 1 1/8", 31.8 mm
- Headset VP semi-integrated threadless, 30 mm top cover
- Brakes Tektro TK-B18 linear pull w/cartridge pad
- BrakeLevers Tektro 3-finger w/Kraton insert
- Saddle Cannondale Quick Ergo Performance
- Seatpost Cannondale C4 Alloy
- Sizes S, M, L, X, J
- Extras Montague "CLIX" Front QR, rack mounts
See the REI links (above) for specifications on more Cannondale Quick models.
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