RG> Is the C-Dale an expensive bike? Perhaps looking how often you will 
RG> also determine the amount you want to spend on a bike. Perhaps money
RG> concern and you may want o look for other brands as well. I've been 
 
Well I really don't know the suggested price yet, I originally was 
looking at the R500. That was priced at 949.00 ( before haggle). I like 
the components in that model. The sales rep at the shop gave me the 98 
Brochure and I saw the SR500. Same components, just the added headshok.
  I also looked at the TREK 2120 but that was even more expensive
(carbon frame). Also the GT strike had similar components ( though I 
can't fine a local dealer.) 
 
 
RG> concern and you may want o look for other brands as well. I've been 
RG> aluminum with time loses strength. Its life being half that of a ste
RG> The material that are now sought for is titanium since it doesn' t r
RG> stays stiff for ever. Reynolds 853 steel is making a big comeback th
 
Thanks for the info! Though Titanium is very much outta my range. 
 
 
RG>  Why are you 
RG> looking at the Cannondale brand in particular?
  
  I now have the Delta V600 MtBike, and well as the H400 Hybrid for my 
wife. So I have had good luck with these 2 so I'm kinda partial to 
C-Dale. Its really a confidence thing. Also there is 3 Local shops that 
all sell C-dale so easy to pit each against each other for price 
discounts. Also all shops are good for service on the cannondales even 
though they sell Trek, and Bianchi as well. 
 
Thanks again for the info! 
Mike
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