Tear Maker

2013 Cannondale F29 Carbon Ultimate

 

 

Thank you Cannondale for producing such a fast machine, the 2013 F29 Carbon Ultimate out of the box with tubes, heavy tires, pedals and cages 18.8lbs. Comes race season I should be racing in the low 18lbs to the high 17lbs slightly lighter than its predecessor.

As usual full carbon Enve handle bars and wheels. New for this year Magura full carbon brakes, so far only good things to say to my surprise better stopping power than last year's avid XX setup.

 

The geometry and feel of the bike is so familiar to last years but the new hassle free and boot-less lefty is such an upgrade. With already 10 hours of ridding and 150miles on it, I have not had to reset the bearing yet, although a little stiff at first now broken in the small bump absorption is very similar to the old fork, butter smooth yet such a fast, light, stiff, responsive fork.

 

 

It's winter here in the North West, and I need to train plus the bike needed to be baptized. First rides have been cold and wet. Here are a couple of pictures of icy mud collecting on the bike looks pretty cool, although a heated front derailleur would have be nice so I properly shift!