I want to get a used cannondale gemini 900 complete bike. '04
I would use it for DHR/FR (dh jumps, drops, rockgardens, fast trails, etc..) and not alot of climbs. RIght now I only have a hardtail. My biggest drop on a rental dh bike at whistler was about 7'.
Wheels
It comes with mavic xm 321 rims. Right away I would buy a set of D321s and sell these.
Rear axle
It has a quick release rear. It would be easier to put it in a car if I had to. ALso I could just buy a d321 wheelset instead of buying one complete and building the rear with a 12mm hub If I had a '05. Is the QR, still pretty stiff? It would be better for me.
Shock
Is the shock okay?
Fork
It has a manitou breakout. Is this okay for what I do? Or would I be better off buying a used 7" super-t or Jr.-t w/ super-t cartridges. I heard the manitous are not the most durable or dependable.
Size
I am 5'4 & 125lbs. and i'm pretty sure a small (15.9') would fit me? Is that right?
I would use it for DHR/FR (dh jumps, drops, rockgardens, fast trails, etc..) and not alot of climbs. RIght now I only have a hardtail. My biggest drop on a rental dh bike at whistler was about 7'.
Wheels
It comes with mavic xm 321 rims. Right away I would buy a set of D321s and sell these.
Rear axle
It has a quick release rear. It would be easier to put it in a car if I had to. ALso I could just buy a d321 wheelset instead of buying one complete and building the rear with a 12mm hub If I had a '05. Is the QR, still pretty stiff? It would be better for me.
Shock
Is the shock okay?
Fork
It has a manitou breakout. Is this okay for what I do? Or would I be better off buying a used 7" super-t or Jr.-t w/ super-t cartridges. I heard the manitous are not the most durable or dependable.
Size
I am 5'4 & 125lbs. and i'm pretty sure a small (15.9') would fit me? Is that right?