Cannondale Lefty benefits

[ridr]

if i may sum up your post JB.. (never do it justice of course.. but..) :

 

http://www.captainsquid.com/go/UniqueDemotivator.jpg

 

[nickc]

Because they were given them. Epic, world XC champ, world marathon champ and SA champs are all on 2 legged forks.

 

 

Both mens and womans Epic classes plus the world XC and Marathon champs have also been won on Lefties.

[Johan Bornman]

Novel yes, but quirky? how so?

 

 

Quirky: Adjective. Strange or unusual.

[Tumbleweed]

Could one of the benefits of riding a Lefty - alas, I no longer have mine - be that it balances the bike but putting weight on the non-drive side of the bike?

[kosmonooit]

That's probably why they made it a Lefty and not a Righty! Just as well, cant imagine my self riding a Righty.

 

The mass is so close to the center line, I don't know if it makes much difference to the dynamics of the bike

[nickc]

That's probably why they made it a Lefty and not a Righty! Just as well, cant imagine my self riding a Righty.

 

The mass is so close to the center line, I don't know if it makes much difference to the dynamics of the bike

 

I have a couple of friends who are sold on the Lefty but are convinced they will not be able to ride a lefty equiped bike, it will just handle to weirdly. One of the guys at work bought a Cannondale and was adamant he would only ride it not looking down as he freaks out when he sees the front end. He now rides it no problem. I took to my Lefty like a duck to water.

[DawieO]

I loved my 'dale with its Lefty when I had it, but I did find that when you raise your arms in a victory celebration it tends to pull a little to the left...

[DawieO]

And then there is just the look of the thing....PURE BIKE PORN!

 

[koukie]

[kosmonooit]

120 PBR Carbon, 1.3Kg

 

Edited April 15, 2011 by kosmonooit

[pablo]

sory, im new to this concept, but can i fit a lefty to a none-canondale frame? in my case a orbea alma. what will i need?

[b-unit]

I loved my 'dale with its Lefty when I had it, but I did find that when you raise your arms in a victory celebration it tends to pull a little to the left...

 

That right there is what concerns me. Even if you dont really feel that while riding with both hands on the bars, it must have a slight effect....?

[DawieO]

Actually I was being facetious. I only ever raise one hand for the pistol salute.

[Thug]

sory, im new to this concept, but can i fit a lefty to a none-canondale frame? in my case a orbea alma. what will i need?

 

 

Yes, you can.

 

A company in the States, Project321, makes adapters for normal headtubes. Click Me

 

[nickc]

And then there is just the look of the thing....PURE BIKE PORN!

 

 

You right - that is hot!!

[Jakes9.9]

I had Lefties for about 8years and fully geared myself with spares and tools to self service. Also had all the recommended fluids and greases as prescribed by Cannondale. Lefty is a good fork if you maintain it often (every 20hrs) and service every 50hrs. When they work they give a nice ride but the pros dont outweigh the cons for me.