Cannondale Bad Boy 8 2009 Hybrid Bike

Product code: 125674

The bike that began the matte black revolution. The Cannondale Bad Boy 8 2009 Hybrid Bike is fast, versatile, and represents the ultimate in authentic utility. Its the urban answer for an unpretentious, go-fast bike - complete with Cannondales aluminum fabrication expertise.

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Frame:: New Bad Boy Disc SI
Fork:: NEW SI Fatty Solo Disc specific
Gears:: Truvativ FireX chainset with 42 tooth chainring and Shimano cassette 18 tooth

Cannondale Bad Boy 8 2009 Hybrid Bike

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Frame:: New Bad Boy Disc SI
Fork:: NEW SI Fatty Solo Disc specific
Shifters:: Shimano Alfine
Chainset:: Truvativ FireX
Chainrings:: 42 Tooth Chainring
Bottom Bracket:: Truvative GigaXpipe
Cassette:: Shimano 18 Tooth
Chain:: KMC
Pedals:: Octopus 2
Front Brake:: Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic Disc Brake
Rear Brake:: Avid Juicy 3 hydraulic Disc Brake
Brake Levers:: Avid Juicy 3
Handlebars:: Cannondale Bad Boy 31,8
Stem:: New Cannondale C4 31.8mm
Headset:: 1 1/8 semi integrated
Rims:: Bad Boy X320 32 hole 28 inch
Front Hub:: Cannondale Lefty
Rear Hub:: Shimano Alfine
Spokes:: DT Champion 1.8 mm Black
Front Tyre:: Schwalbe Kojak Bad Boy Edition 622 x 28
Rear Tyre:: Schwalbe Kojak Bad Boy Edition 622 x 28
Saddle:: Fizik Pave Bad Boy Edition
Seatpost:: New Bad Boy double clamp 31.6mm
Accessories:: Bad Boy Vise Grips. ICS Bad Boy Edition Lights

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4.3 / 5

3 out of 3(100%)customers recommend this product.

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4.3 / 5

3 out of 3(100%)customers recommend this product.

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4.3 / 5

3 out of 3(100%)customers recommend this product.

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Overall rating

5 / 5

ReCycle

from Somerset

Age:35-44

Style:Road Cyclist

Experience:Expert

Gender:Male

Top 1000 contributor

Near Faultless Performance

PostedMarch 31, 2010

Yes, I recommend this product.

Pros: Good quality, Comfortable, Looks great, low maintenance

Cons: Heavy

I have been riding the 2007 version of this bike almost every day for the past three years (virtually the same specification except mine has a standard two-leg front fork rather than the lefty).

First with the cons:
I had a bit of minor teething trouble with the eccentric bottom bracket not tightening up correctly (to set and maintain the correct chain tension), but once this was sorted with a Cannondale mod carried out by the dealer I have not had a single problem since. The only other very minor con is that it is not the lightest hybrid around, but this could also be considered a pro for its intended use. I have another disc brake equipped hybrid that is a few pounds lighter, but I very much doubt that this bike would have coped with the regular use and all season punishment that the Cannondale has seen. Also, in theory, the Cannondale frame could take a set of 26" wheels with knobbly tyres and double up as an MTB! (never done this myself though!) so the extra weight is justifiable.

And the Pros:
Component spec and quality is excellent.
I have found the bike to be a very comfortable ride, and not just on my commute, even on longer >30 mile rides. The standard saddle is about the only one fitted to an off the peg bike that I have not changed within a few weeks of ownership!
The bike has been the ideal low maintenance, minimal fuss, reliable ride that you want to be able to rely on for a daily commute. The only parts I have changed to date are the chain and the gear cable, due to both items stretching a bit over the first year or so of ownership. Changing to better quality items within the Shimano range has given a further two years or running without any need to change again so far! The Shimano Alfine hub has been fantastic. I really like the solid feel of the transmission 'pick-up' and just don't notice the 'drag' that some individuals complain of. Gear changing is instant and obviously can be done whilst stationary, in case you forget to change down before stopping at a junction! Another benefit of this system over a traditional derailleur setup is that the chain gets a much easier life so will last much longer, as I have found.
Because the frame is designed to take much wider tyres, fitting mudguards is a doddle, unlike some hybrids. Lack of a full set of rack mounts is not a problem as there are many racks available that use alternative attachment methods.
The general frame finish (and appearance) is very tough. Mine doesn't get a clean more than a couple of times a year, but each time it does, it looks as good as new and the frame is still unmarked.

Overall:
I would highly recommend this bike to anyone wanting a good quality, good looking bike for regular commuting use that will take alot of punishment day after day, in all weathers, with minimal maintenance.

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Overall rating

4 / 5

lnaido

from London

Age:25-34

Style:Leisure riding

Experience:Regular

Gender:Male

Outstanding ride

PostedDecember 10, 2009

Yes, I recommend this product.

Pros: Good quality, Lightweight, Looks great

Cons: Uncomfortable

This is an excellent bike it has longer legs and better brakes than the Bad Boy 650 I used to have. The build quality is outstanding as usual for Cannondale and the component quality is top notch. Love the Fatty Solo, aside from looking good it makes tyre changes very easy. Lastly but not leastly the Schwalbe Kojaks are very durable and have not allowed a puncture yet despite my riding a couple of tow paths. Only gets 4/5 because it's not the cheapest available.

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Overall rating

4 / 5

aaabbbccc

from Birmingham

Age:18-24

Style:Commuting

Experience:Regular

Gender:Male

Excellent Commuter Bike

PostedDecember 10, 2009

Yes, I recommend this product.

Pros: Good quality, Comfortable, Looks great

Cons: Expensive

I bought this bike with the intention of using it on my daily 11 mile commute and having a bike that is low maintenance and hassle. Have now been riding it for over 2 months and am very impressed, the ride is good, the internal gear has a good range for both city and country cycling that my commute encompasses and the narrow handlebars are very good for cycling at close quarters. The hydraulic brakes are probably a bit excessive but are a nice to have anyway and I don’t have to worry about cable stretch. The only point to note would be that there are no holes on the frame to mount a rack – I don’t know if this has been rectified on the 2010 model. Also be aware that this has a lefty front fork – not a disadvantage in anyway unless you want to mount a standard cycle computer sensor on the front wheel.

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