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2012 Cannondale Flash Carbon 29 1 vs 2012 Specialized Status II

The Cannondale Flash Carbon 29 1 is a Cross Country bike, while the Specialized Status II is a Downhill bike. The Cannondale Flash Carbon 29 1's frame is made from Carbon, while the Specialized Status II's is Aluminium / Alloy. The Cannondale Flash Carbon 29 1 has wheels, while the Specialized Status II has wheels. The Specialized Status II has RockShox forks. The Specialized Status II retails for $3,100 USD. The Cannondale Flash Carbon 29 1 comes in M, L, XL, while the Specialized Status II comes in S, M, L.

  • Frameset
  • Frame Material
  • Frame
  • Fork
  • Shock
  • Motor
  • Battery
  • Wheels
  • Hubs
  • Wheels
  • Wheel Size
  • Spokes
  • Tires
  • Drivetrain
  • Chain
  • Crank
  • Bottom Bracket
  • Front Derailleur
  • Rear Derailleur
  • Shifters
  • Cassette
  • Pedals
  • Components
  • Brakeset
  • Brakeset Brand
  • Handlebar
  • Saddle
  • Seatpost
  • Stem
  • Grips
  • Headset
  • Flash 29'er, BallisTec Hi-MOD Carbon, SPEED SAVE, BB30 1.5 Si head tube
  • Lefty 29'er Carbon XLR, 90mm, OPI, Solo Air,
  • Lefty SL front, DT Swiss 240S rear
  • DT Swiss Aerospeed
  • Schwalbe Racing Ralph Evo, 2.25" tubeless ready
  • 17.5,
  • SRAM S2210, BB30, 39/26
  • 12,
  • SRAM X0, direct mount
  • Shimano XTR
  • Shimano XTR
  • Avid X0 carbon, 180/160mm, Avid X0 carbon
  • Truvativ Noir Flat, 700x10mm
  • Fi'zi:k Tundra2 K:ium
  • Flash Carbon, 27.2x420mm w/SAVE, , ,
  • Cannondale OPI adjustable, -15 degree, 31.8
  • Cannondale foam locking grips
  • M4 hydroformed tubing, 1.5" forged HT, ISCG mounts , 135mm rear spacing, full cartridge bearing pivots, 200mm travel
  • RockShox Domain Dual Crown R, coil spring, alloy steerer , rebound adj., 20mm Maxle DH thru-axle, 200mm travel, 200mm
  • Fox Van RC, coil w/piggy back, compression and rebound adj., 8.75x2.75", S:450, M:500, L:550
  • Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, sealed cartridge bearing , 20mm thru-axle, 36h Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, sealed cartridge bearing, 10mm bolt-on, 36h
  • P-Disc, 32mm, 36h
  • Stainless, 2.0mm (14g)
  • Specialized Butcher DH, DH casing, wire bead, soft dual-compound , 26x2.3" Specialized Butcher DH, DH casing, wire bead, soft dual compound, 26x2.3"
  • 426mm, , 36T steel, SRAM 9-speed w/ PowerLink
  • FSA Gravity Moto-X MegaExo, forged solid arms, 165mm, w/Status guide
  • 355mm, FSA MegaExo, sealed outboard cartridge bearing for Moto-X crank, 73mm shell
  • SRAM X7, 9-speed, short cage
  • SRAM X5, 9-speed, trigger
  • Avid Elixir 5, hydraulic disc, metallic pad, HS-1 rotor , 200mm rotor Avid Elixir 5, hydraulic disc, metallic pad, HS-1 rotor, 180mm rotor, Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic
  • Specialized Demo low-rise bar, 6061 alloy, 750mm wide, 9º backsweep, 6º upsweep, 31.8mm
  • Specialized DH, 8mm steel rails
  • 6061 alloy, two bolt micro adjust, no offset, 30.9mm , 300mm, 30.9, 34.9mm clamp ID, alloy collar w/ QR, black, 30.9, 34.9mm clamp ID, alloy collar w/ QR, black
  • Specialized Direct-Mount stem, 40mm length, 31.8mm, 4-bolt, forged
  • Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL
  • Semi-integrated alloy cups for 1.5" HT and 1-1/8" steerer, cartridge bearings

Why it pays to compare

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What to compare

Components

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Here are the components that have the biggest impact on your ride. You should be paying particular attention to these:

  • Fork
  • Shock
  • Drivetrain (Derailleur, shifter, cranks, chain etc.)
  • Brakeset
  • Wheels
Price

Ultimately, for most of us, price is the deciding factor and you want to get the most bang for your buck. Comparing the price of mountain bikes, along with which components you're getting, helps you determine what you're actually paying for. Are you spending your hard-earned dollars on a quality bike frame, with quality components and a solid warranty? Or are you simply paying for a brand name?

Reviews

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Warranties

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