Well, I can’t ask for anything more. My new Cannondale Carbon Rush, in combination with my Cannondale Scalpel, proved just the bike for the Scott 24 Hour. A rugged course (that would have given even a well worn hooker a sore back) proved to be nothing to the Rush. Its maiden voyage, the Rush performed like a dream. Even after 18 hours of riding by myself and in a state of complete delirium, I couldn’t fabricate anything wrong with the bike that might stress me about maybe not being able to complete the event. Everything was effortless – cornering, breaking ruts, shifting, even climbing (and that’s saying something after 24 hours of riding Mt Stromlo!).
But wait, there’s more! Recently I was also treated to a 2008 Scalpel. And can I just say OH MY GOD…. I thought my 5 year old Scalpel was light (total bike weight of 9.8kg) and well suited to endurance events, but the new carbon/aluminium composite frame just makes for a bike that wants to GO!
My ongoing thanks to the guys at Panther Cycles – you’ve always steered me in the right direction and supported me. Also, many thanks to the guys at Cannondale. And lastly, my brother Gav – sorry that mum still hasn’t forgiven you for getting me started on mountain biking! Riding means more to me than you’ll ever know….
But wait, there’s more! Recently I was also treated to a 2008 Scalpel. And can I just say OH MY GOD…. I thought my 5 year old Scalpel was light (total bike weight of 9.8kg) and well suited to endurance events, but the new carbon/aluminium composite frame just makes for a bike that wants to GO!
My ongoing thanks to the guys at Panther Cycles – you’ve always steered me in the right direction and supported me. Also, many thanks to the guys at Cannondale. And lastly, my brother Gav – sorry that mum still hasn’t forgiven you for getting me started on mountain biking! Riding means more to me than you’ll ever know….
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