[BigMike]

That would suck on anything other than completely wide open high speed terrain.

I disagree. Cedric himself rides on lots of stuff that is not completely wide open high speed terrain

 

[Bicyclist]

I know, but a 64 degree head angle? That's crazy. I for one wouldn't want that geometry.

 

[rpk1988]

True, but ride the bike first. You might end up loving it. And you have seen Cedric ride it and Cedric is sick.

 

[BigMike]

It is pretty slack, but.... I wanna ride it!

 

[BigMike]

I wonder if you can put a 24" wheel on the back

 

[rpk1988]

I wouldnt see why not.

 

[BigMike]

I wouldnt see why not.

I was kidding. That would be the slackest bike EVER!

 

[rpk1988]

Who cares. You are ganna let a little bit of geometry keep you away from a sweet ass bike. Last time I checked, we never actually use geometry in real life.

 

[Bicyclist]

And you have seen Cedric ride it and Cedric is sick.

Dude you're an idiot. One word for you- sponsorship.

 

[thaflyinfatman]

Have you ridden a bike with a 64 degree head angle and 18" chainstays?

Yeah, hooray for turning. Anyone got a tugboat I can borrow?

 

[Jm_]

Taking into account the AtoC of the 8" 888 and the fact that a 200mm fork will sag a bit more than a 7" fork, it may not be as far off as some people think.

It can't be any worse than my cheeta

 

[BigMike]

Dude you're an idiot. One word for you- sponsorship.

It doesnt matter, he's still riding the in world championships, AND he designed it!

 

[zedro]

It doesnt matter, he's still riding the in world championships, AND he designed it!

no kidding....who's throwing who the bone...

 

[rpk1988]

Dude you're an idiot. One word for you- sponsorship.

Last time I checked your name wasnt on a production bike and you arent in the top standings in the DH races.

 

[chicodude]

Taking into account the AtoC of the 8" 888 and the fact that a 200mm fork will sag a bit more than a 7" fork, it may not be as far off as some people think.

It can't be any worse than my cheeta

what fork is that?

 

[Bicyclist]

Last time I checked your name wasnt on a production bike and you arent in the top standings in the DH races.

Just because your name is on a production bike doesn't mean it's any good. I personally wouldn't want to ride a bike with those angles. For the stuff Cedric rides it might be great, but I wouldn't like it.

 

[frorider]

That would suck on anything other than completely wide open high speed terrain.

re: freeriding, i noticed this quote on that cannondale blog:

"Response: x man, There are actuyally two different configurations due to the rear dropout being replicable. For DH, there is a brake link that causes the bike to "squat" under braking. The brake link version is 150 mm. For Freeride, the brake link comes off, and the hub spacing goes to 150 mm. It's sweet all right! Just wait till you see this think in person. Man o man. Ride on. BRAD"

 

[WKC]

I'm sure that it will succeed the Gemini very well, since it was a great success. I'm trying to break my '04 Gemini in half and see if they'll replace it with a Gracia somehow.

 

[julian_dh]

man they just made pretty much the same bike 2lbs heavier and a linkage on it. i think it wil be hard for it to top the gemini

 

[rpk1988]

I believe it will top the Gemini. The Gemini was sweet, but I like the new Gracia better.

 

[BigMike]

I believe it will top the Gemini. The Gemini was sweet, but I like the new Gracia better.

I'll get one and let you all know how it is

 

[Ian Collins]

wish they'd shorten the chainstays....C-Dogg is pretty tall tho....

 

[rpk1988]

I'll get one and let you all know how it is

Since we live so close to each other, would there be a chance I could ride that.

 

[BigMike]

Since we live so close to each other, would there be a chance I could ride that.

Yeah, definantly! Hell, if you contribut $5500 to me, I'll let you ride it even sooner :devil:

 

[rpk1988]

Now you are pushing it. Haha.

 

[WKC]

man they just made pretty much the same bike 2lbs heavier and a linkage on it. i think it wil be hard for it to top the gemini

The floating brake and linkage will only make the rear end stiffer than the Gemini's already is. The Gracia is basically a longer travel Gemini with a more progressive rate on the rear shock.