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[Closed] Offroading a Cannondale Bad Boy

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Obviously after a change of tyres, are the limitations going to be wheel and fork strengths? Oh, and geometry I guess... I may be buying one with Juicy 3's and an Alfine hub, so for those dry dusty (ahem) summer commute via the hills it might be an option?


 
Posted : 09/06/2010 10:25 am
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It'll be fine.


 
Posted : 09/06/2010 10:32 am
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I have one kit.

They are more solid than many MTB's and the ride is *ahem* firm.

It will off road no problem. Watch the steering though. Like Ron Burgundys guns, it will get ya!


 
Posted : 09/06/2010 10:45 am
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the bad boys are pretty much the same as cannondale hard tails with 700c wheels.
my mates black f3000 looked exactly like a bad boy when fitted with slicks


 
Posted : 09/06/2010 10:48 am
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The fork's going to be fine for strength isn't it? It will rattle your teeth out riding a rigid BB off road but it'll go like shiat of a shovel. The rigid lefty is extremely cool if you can get that model. You could get one with a headshok but it might be a bit superfluous on the road.

I was all set up to get one earlier this year but couldn't sort it out for a child seat. Disappointing, because it is an awesome bike.


 
Posted : 09/06/2010 11:26 am