Cannondale Chase 1
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dushan-mandik
(Mar 27, 2009 at 13:13)
yay for short chainstays!!! reli gd bike !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!rides amazing also
Go to Taboo Cycles in Kamloops and buy a Chase 1 bike for CHEAP! Cannondale Chase 1 (MSRP $1279) - Ride the same bike freestyle icon and 26-inch pioneer Aaron Chase chooses as his everyday ride. The Chase has everything Aaron needs and not a bit more. Double-pass, smooth-weld technology of the all-aluminum frame resists the hardest hits, while the short stays and tough chainstay yoke deliver explosive power transfer when sprinting to the next ramp.
I recommend Cannonade Chase 1
sweet dirt jumping bike and a very good urban bike. I still prefer the extra agility of a bike with 20” wheels for urban riding, but this bike is so plush. The short chainstays makes the bike more compact and nimble, so it’s not such a big transition from a BMX bike to this one. Another nice feature that keeps this bike compact is the 80mm travel Manitou Gold Label fork, which offers all the travel you need and handles big hits just fine. I just don’t understand why you’d want to put a bulky long travel fork on a small hardtail.
so the single chainring setup was big having a second ring usually means that you’ll drop the chain as soon as you go backwards, and secondly, the bike simply isn’t meant to be used for granny gear trail climbing. The integrated bashguard/chain retention system is a real bonus. The aesthetics are another bonus, with sweet layered graphics on the frame and a color matched fork. (The picture at the top of the page as of this posting is outdated; the 2006 model is only available in white, and the 2007 model is only available in white with a yellow to lime green fade in the bottom bracket)
The only complaint I have with this bike is the X0 spec. SRAM calls the rear shifter a trigger shifter, but it’s really the outdated push/push design that Shimano gave up on over a decade ago. When I land a jump, I usually make an unintended shift to a smaller cog, an annoyance that would be eliminated with a true trigger shifter. Shifting under load is also really poor. It looks like the only spec changes for 2007 are a drop down to an X9 shifter and a switch of the bashguard from an e13 to an in-house model. These changes shouldn’t sacrifice performance, and hopefully they’ll allow a small drop in the retail price. I was willing to pay a premium for all the features I like about this bike, but I do feel a bit silly knowing the price was also likely inflated for the X0 rear derailleur, a feature that simply isn’t worth paying anything extra. If I ever wear out or damage the shifting, I’ll likely just go with a single speed set up.
You’ll have trouble finding a better stock bike in this category.
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sweet dirt jumping bike and a very good urban bike. I still prefer the extra agility of a bike with 20” wheels for urban riding, but this bike is so plush. The short chainstays makes the bike more compact and nimble, so it’s not such a big transition from a BMX bike to this one. Another nice feature that keeps this bike compact is the 80mm travel Manitou Gold Label fork, which offers all the travel you need and handles big hits just fine. I just don’t understand why you’d want to put a bulky long travel fork on a small hardtail.
so the single chainring setup was big having a second ring usually means that you’ll drop the chain as soon as you go backwards, and secondly, the bike simply isn’t meant to be used for granny gear trail climbing. The integrated bashguard/chain retention system is a real bonus. The aesthetics are another bonus, with sweet layered graphics on the frame and a color matched fork. (The picture at the top of the page as of this posting is outdated; the 2006 model is only available in white, and the 2007 model is only available in white with a yellow to lime green fade in the bottom bracket)
The only complaint I have with this bike is the X0 spec. SRAM calls the rear shifter a trigger shifter, but it’s really the outdated push/push design that Shimano gave up on over a decade ago. When I land a jump, I usually make an unintended shift to a smaller cog, an annoyance that would be eliminated with a true trigger shifter. Shifting under load is also really poor. It looks like the only spec changes for 2007 are a drop down to an X9 shifter and a switch of the bashguard from an e13 to an in-house model. These changes shouldn’t sacrifice performance, and hopefully they’ll allow a small drop in the retail price. I was willing to pay a premium for all the features I like about this bike, but I do feel a bit silly knowing the price was also likely inflated for the X0 rear derailleur, a feature that simply isn’t worth paying anything extra. If I ever wear out or damage the shifting, I’ll likely just go with a single speed set up.
You’ll have trouble finding a better stock bike in this category.
www.cycletools.org
very good working bike, preformes well! i have a cannondale chase, its green and white, i have rock shox ARGYLES that are a turcoise, i have two single track rims! hozfeller stema and bars! for pedals i have Cannondale GRIND EX Platform, tires Maxis Holly Rollers, 26 x 2.25, seat SDG I-FLY. Great bike.
HORTENED STAYS AND YOKE
Shorter chain stays and yoke give the already-nimble Chase frame a shorter wheelbase - for even more aggressive handling. The truncated stays also improve pedaling power transfer for quick sprints to the next ramp.
Shorter chain stays and yoke give the already-nimble Chase frame a shorter wheelbase - for even more aggressive handling. The truncated stays also improve pedaling power transfer for quick sprints to the next ramp.
This bike does what it supposed to with ease & style . good weight & strength characteristics . A real smooth ride & easy to get on with . recommended to the max .
sick frame! if ur looking for a dj frame go get one...NOW!!!!!
pros: nice and light but bloody strong at the same time.manuels all day long with ease thanks to the short stays
cons: nothing
pros: nice and light but bloody strong at the same time.manuels all day long with ease thanks to the short stays
cons: nothing
Cannondale Chase 1
(MSRP $1199.99)
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Ride the same bike freestyle icon and 26-inch pioneer Aaron Chase chooses as his everyday ride. The Chase has everything Aaron needs and not a bit more. Double-pass, smooth-weld technology of the all-aluminum frame resists the hardest hits, while the short stays and tough chainstay yoke deliver explosive power transfer when sprinting to the next ramp.
SHORTENED STAYS AND YOKE
Shorter chain stays and yoke give the already-nimble Chase frame a shorter wheelbase - for even more aggressive handling. The truncated stays also improve pedaling power transfer for quick sprints to the next ramp.
ALUMINUM EXPERTISE
Cannondale's years of experience shaping, welding and testing aluminum make the Chase capable of being thrashed. Characteristic oversized tubing is lighter but stronger at the same time. And our double-pass smooth welds are aesthetically attractive while also less prone to cracking along the weld line - an important consideration for bikes that get abused the way Chase frames do!
SHORTENED STAYS AND YOKE
Shorter chain stays and yoke give the already-nimble Chase frame a shorter wheelbase - for even more aggressive handling. The truncated stays also improve pedaling power transfer for quick sprints to the next ramp.
ALUMINUM EXPERTISE
Cannondale's years of experience shaping, welding and testing aluminum make the Chase capable of being thrashed. Characteristic oversized tubing is lighter but stronger at the same time. And our double-pass smooth welds are aesthetically attractive while also less prone to cracking along the weld line - an important consideration for bikes that get abused the way Chase frames do!
Specifications Compare to other DJ/Street/Park Bikes
| Release Date | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,200 | |
| Fork | Marzocchi Dirt Jump 2, 80 mm, Thru-20 | |
| Headset | Cannondale Converter, 20 mm press | |
| Crankarms | TruVatiV Ruktion, 32 | |
| Chainguide | GRIND Chain Guard | |
| Bottom Bracket | TruVatiV Howitzer | |
| Pedals | Cannondale GRIND EX Platform | |
| Chain | SRAM 8-speed | |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X-5 Mid-cage | |
| Shifter Pods | SRAM X-4 Trigger | |
| Handlebar | TruVatiV Hussefelt, 40 mm rise | |
| Stem | Cannondale Freeride 1 1/8", 31.8 mm | |
| Grips | Cannondale GRIND Grip | |
| Brakes | Avid Juicy 3, 185/160 mm | |
| Hubs | Thru-20 front, Shimano M475 rear | |
| Spokes | Mach1 | |
| Rim | Sun Ditch Witch, 32 hole | |
| Tires | Kenda K-RAD, 26 x 2.25" | |
| Seat | SDG I-FLY | |
| Seatpost | SDG I-Beam |
Dimensions
| Size | S | M |
|---|---|---|
| Frame Weight | ||
| Bike Weight | ||
| Headtube Angle | 69.0 ° | 69.0 ° |
| Seattube Angle | 77.0 ° | 77.0 ° |
| Headtube Length | ||
| Chainstay Length | 398.78 mm | 398.78 mm |
| BB Height | 297.18 mm | 297.18 mm |
| BB Width | ||
| Seat Post Diameter | ||
| Front Derailleur Width | ||
| HeadTube Diameter | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Top Tube Length | 543.56 mm | 574.04 mm |
| WheelBase | 1028.7 mm | 1061.72 mm |
| Standover Height | 726.44 mm | 726.44 mm |