Are cannondale mountain bikes worth the premuim price?
The Dart2’s aren’t a great fork. I don’t think they even have a lockout, which the Scott will almost certainly have. Cannondale’s are nice, but only if you pay the price. Many of the big-name manufacturers will have slightly lower-end components than other bikes at the same price point. Scott’s are a great bike, and I actually prefer the geometry on those to most Cannondales. Cannondales tend to be a little to upright for good XC riding. The scotts will take a SLIGHTLY more agressive stance, and ride style. Look at the deraillers and brakes. Good mechanical discs are better than poor hydro’s. And good linear pull/V-Brakes are better than poor mechanical discs! As for the choice….I like cannondale, but not for the price. I think they’re only worth it if you find one on a good sale. The scotts are consistently good in my book. Also, I have to agree with another answer on here….you really should look at the frame most. It’s the one thing that you can’t change! Brakes, forks, rims, sad
