Longtermers: Dave’s Cannondale Rush XX

Cannondale Rush Hi Mod Carbon Frame

Sram XX Groupset

From: Sram

Dave's Rush XX

Fast and light has been my mantra for bivvy trips and gear; this year I’ve introduced that concept to the bike that’s going to get me out there. The Cannondale Rush Hi Mod Carbon frame appealed to my liking for single pivot full suspension bikes and the shortish (110mm) travel rear end is just what I’ve been hankering after for a while now.

XX Cranks in 42/28 flavour

Complementing the frame is a rather lovely full Sram XX groupset which, with it’s generous helpings of magnesium, titanium and carbon, has built up to a shade over 24 pounds without having to weigh grips or other desperate measures. Cranks are BB30 which offer a nice and narrow 156 q factor and 42/28 chainrings.

XX cassette and derailleur

I’ve opted for a 36/11 cassette to try and give a decent winch gear for the end of long days in the saddle, check out the amount of space for crud to shed instead of clogging it up.

Rush XX backend

Mavic Crossmax SLR’s combined with fast rolling Maxxis Crossmark 2.25 rear and Ardent 2.25 front, they’re tubed for the moment but I’m going to dip my toes into the world of tubeless to see what I’m missing out on.

Rush XX cockpit

A Truvativ (naturally) finishing kit of carbon seatpost, stem and Noir team risers. Matchmaker XX combine the brake levers with shifters and also the hydraulic lock out for the 120mm Reba XX forks.

Undoubtably the nicest bike I’ve ever had the pleasure to ride, now back to training to do it justice 🙂

Dave