Cannondale Rize Carbon 1
Cannondale Rize Carbon 1
(MSRP $5499.99)
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Looking for a premium play bike that eats other all-mountain rigs for breakfast? The Rize brings all-new metalforming technologies to the bike industry, creating a lighter, stiffer and plusher platform to enjoy the backcountry. Traditional Cannondale innovations, including Si-equipped head tubes and bottom bracket shells, make the Rize a dreamy ride.
BACKBONE
Stiffer, lighter and stronger: Cannondale introduced to the bicycle industry new metalforming technology on the Rize. The Backbone combines the BB30 shell, lower pivot, and double-butted seat tube into a 3D forged part.
COMBINATION OF MATERIALS
Cannondale's designers choose materials to achieve a highly tuned ride. Example: The parts of the frame that receive compressive loads use aluminum. But where light weight and lateral stiffness count, carbon fiber is called to duty.
SYSTEM INTEGRATION
Si has long been used on Cannondale's bicycles, and the Rize is yet another example. Making machined headset cups integral to the frame eliminates unneeded parts; combining the stem and steerer also reduces the flex inherent in joining two separate pieces. The net result is a bike that weighs less, steers better, and allows cyclists to out-accelerate their riding partners.
BACKBONE
Stiffer, lighter and stronger: Cannondale introduced to the bicycle industry new metalforming technology on the Rize. The Backbone combines the BB30 shell, lower pivot, and double-butted seat tube into a 3D forged part.
COMBINATION OF MATERIALS
Cannondale's designers choose materials to achieve a highly tuned ride. Example: The parts of the frame that receive compressive loads use aluminum. But where light weight and lateral stiffness count, carbon fiber is called to duty.
SYSTEM INTEGRATION
Si has long been used on Cannondale's bicycles, and the Rize is yet another example. Making machined headset cups integral to the frame eliminates unneeded parts; combining the stem and steerer also reduces the flex inherent in joining two separate pieces. The net result is a bike that weighs less, steers better, and allows cyclists to out-accelerate their riding partners.
Specifications Compare to other All Mountain/Enduro/XC
| Release Date | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,500 | |
| Travel | 130mm | |
| Rear Shock | FOX Float RP23 | |
| Fork | Lefty Max Carbon w/PBR, 130 mm (integrated air) | |
| Headset | Cannondale HeadShok Si | |
| Cassette | Shimano XT, 11-34 | |
| Crankarms | Cannondale Hollowgram BB30 SL, 22/32/44 | |
| Bottom Bracket | Cannondale Hollowgram BB30, Ceramic | |
| Pedals | Crank Brothers Smarty | |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR | |
| Chain | Shimano 9-speed | |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XT | |
| Shifter Pods | Shimano XT | |
| Handlebar | FSA Carbon K-Force, 25 mm rise | |
| Stem | Cannondale XC3 Si, 31.8 mm | |
| Grips | Cannondale Morse Grip | |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR, 160/160 mm | |
| Wheelset | Mavic Crossmax ST UST | |
| Tires | Maxxis Rendez, 26 x 2.1" UST | |
| Seat | Fi'zi:k Gobi XM w/Kium rails | |
| Seatpost | Thomson Elite |
Dimensions
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame Weight | ||||
| Bike Weight | ||||
| Headtube Angle | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° | 68.5 ° |
| Seattube Angle | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Headtube Length | ||||
| Chainstay Length | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm |
| BB Height | 330 mm | 330 mm | 330 mm | 330 mm |
| BB Width | ||||
| Seat Post Diameter | ||||
| Front Derailleur Width | ||||
| HeadTube Diameter | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Top Tube Length | 572 mm | 597 mm | 483 mm | 508 mm |
| WheelBase | 1077 mm | 1105 mm | 1132 mm | 1159 mm |
| Standover Height | 756 mm | 774 mm | 778 mm | 772 mm |
Right now I have it set up for fourcross, with an e-thirteen chain guide on the front and it works great. It is very responsive, and considering it is not made for fourcross it corners exceptionally well. I also use it for xc and some light downhilling. LOVE this bike. If you are looking for a bike that really can do it all, and well, this should be the first one you check out.