Cannondale Jekyll 3 2018 Weight
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Cannondale jekyll 3 2018 weight. The gemini adds two ride modes hustle flow to the jekyll 29er. The new jekyll now boasts 650b wheels and a bit more travel 160 millimeters 6 3 inches of rear suspension in flow mode and 95 millimeters 3 7 inches in elevate mode. The 27 5 inch jekyll is for riders who prefer the flickability of the smaller wheels jekyll 29 is for riders who prefer more swagger and rollover. Summer camp duration.
Most of that is the result of the gemini equipped fox rear shock which adjusts its travel from 130 165mm and changes its spring rate with the press of a button. The highest spec jekyll 1 is the only build with a full carbon frame and wheels while builds 2 and 3 pair cannondale s ballistec carbon front triangle with their smartform c1 alloy rear swingarm. Flip back to flow for full travel when things get rough and you need max travel. Cannondale s habit had a refresh in 2018 losing flexy chainstays and gaining a regular four bar suspension linkage the carbon 3 comes with a ballistec carbon front triangle cannondale s.
The problem with the jekyll 3 is that for just 200 more you can upgrade to the base level carbon model the jekyll 2 which seems like a no brainer to us just for the frame saving a couple of. Cannondale jekyll 29 3 2018 bible of bike tests. Both bikes are quite capable and a ton of fun but ultimately it comes down to rider preference. Reviews ratings specifications weight price and more for the 2018 cannondale jekyll 3 bike.
Flip to hustle to shorten the travel and ramp up the spring rate for a snappier more responsive feel for pumping through turns etc. Bike overview and walk around of the 2018 cannondale jekyll 3 frame size. In climb mode the bike s rear end rides high leaning you into a solid position. The jekyll 29er utilizes cannondale s gemini suspension system that is co developed with fox racing shocks.
Why this brand is better i need a new bike duration. Cannondale also updated the geometry lengthening the top tube by a hair 4 millimeters and slackening the headtube from 68 to 67 degrees.