Cannondale Quick 5

Flat bar road bikes have continued to be very popular with commuter and leisure riders, providing a good blend of lightweight, speed and durability.

The Cannondale Quick 5 shares all these attributes and also possesses some other rider-friendly features. Commuters will enjoy the power of the "V" brakes which provide sure, powerful braking regardless of weather conditions. The puncture resistant tyres being 30mm wide are ideal for bike city streets, but also ok for tracks, trails or rougher city streets. Reflective sidewalls on the tyres are also a safety enhancement to help make you more visible to other road users.

The lightweight aluminium frame also incorporates extra visibility highlights into the graphics of the frame.

Aimed squarely at the commuter/recreational cyclist, the Quick 5 features the most sought-after features, such as wide range 27-speed gearing, pannier rack mounts, puncture "proof" tyres, a comfortable upright riding position.

Currently on sale for just $649, the Quick 5 from Cannondale is a bike that will fulfil the needs of many riders. Whether they be commuters doing the grind to work and back every day or the keen recreational rider who rides 2 or 3 mornings a week and gets out for a longer ride on the weekend.

   Compare the features of this bike. It compares well with any other brand of flat bar road bike, but it also has that indefinable "feel". It is just a very pleasant bike to ride. It feels light, responsive and comfortable.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Frame - Quick, Butted 6061 Alloy, SAVE, 1-1/8" headtube
Fork - Quick, 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8" steerer
Front Derailleur - Shimano Altus, 31.8 clamp
Rear Derailleur - Shimano Altus
Number of Gears - 27
Shifters - Shimano ST-EF51, EZ-Fire Plus
Chainset - Suntour XCM, 48/38/32
Bottom Bracket - Tange Cartridge
Cassette - Sunrace M90, 11-32, 9-speed
Chain - KMC Z99, 9-speed
Pedals - Quick Reinforced Composite w/ Kraton Inserts
Brakeset - Shimano ST-EF51Q
Handlebars - Cannondale C4, 6061 alloy, 25mm rise, 640mm
Stem - Cannondale C4, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 12 deg.
Headset - Tange Si 1-1/8"
Grips - Cannondale Ergo Performance, Lock-On
Rims - Cannondale C4, double wall, 32-hole
Front Hub - Alloy, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h
Rear Hub - Alloy, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h
Front Tyre - Schwalbe Spicer, 700x30c, puncture protection, reflective sidewall
Rear Tyre - Schwalbe Spicer, 700x30c, puncture protection, reflective sidewall
Spokes - Stainless, 14g
Saddle - Cannondale Quick Ergo Performance
Seatpost - Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm
Notes - Mudguard & Rack Compatible