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TalkingMonkey
TalkingMonkey asked in SportsCycling · 1 decade ago

Help me choose a Cannondale- Juicy vs. Hope, Lefty vs. Fatty.?

Learned folks,

I have been looking at two used Cannondale Caffeine bikes for over three weeks in order to buy myself a Christmas present. I’d buy either one, but because there are two, I can’t decide and pull the trigger. Both are in good condition with a Caffeine frame. It comes down to Juicy vs. Hope, Lefty vs. Fatty, and 100 bucks. Which would you choose and why?

Here are the specs of first bike/second bike

Frame: Caffeine F1/Caffeine F3

Breaks: Juicy 5/Hope Mini

Shock: Lefty Speed/Fatty

Tires: Hutchinson Pirhana/Mavic Crossfire

Gears: XT/XT

Shifters: XT/LX

The F1 costs 100 bucks more but has the following extras: Pedals, Computer, Air Pump

I've ridden them both- in a parking lot they feel the same (and for the most part, they are). I’m a grown man incapable of making up his mind and I’m ready to ride.

Thanks for any guidance.

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  • badbadleroybrown
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
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    Avid kills Hope when it comes to brakes, not even debatable.

    The Lefty is a much better fork... again, not even debatable.

    XT beats LX... yet again, not even a debatable point.

    Also, the F1 is a "higher end" model than the F3 in Cannondales lineup so that's why it's spec'd with better equipment like the Avid Juicy's and the Lefty fork, add in that it also has the computer and the pedals and it's definately worth the extra cash...

    Also, to whomever posted that the tires are comparable in quality... Do you even realize that "Mavic Crossfire" refer to the the wheelset? Mavic doesnt make tires.?.? I think they spec'd Maxxis Crossmarks or Ridgelines on the Caffeines as OE...

  • wkaplan888
    1 decade ago

    I'd take the F1 b/c of the lefty fork, not to mention you get accessories. Worth the $100 in my mind.

  • a.s. roma
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Get the one with the comp.... pedals and air pump. You will need them anyway. Get them all in one shot. If you don't like my answer flip a coin. Both sound like they are great. Tires of both makes are fine. xt as well as lx are great.(I have used both) Good luck Hope this helps.

  • Mr Smith Goes To Washington
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Hope is better, but it would be a barely noticeable difference.

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