Cannondale Hooligan review?
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I am really looking forward to the Hooligan, how does the bike feel riding up hills?
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I've always wanted one of these, but never found a deal on one that was reasonable. Of course its nothing I need at all. If you don't mind me asking how much did you have to pay for yours? Not sure about that paint scheme although I think it might actually look better in person.
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I've always wanted one of these, but never found a deal on one that was reasonable. Of course its nothing I need at all. If you don't mind me asking how much did you have to pay for yours? Not sure about that paint scheme although I think it might actually look better in person.
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They pop up from time to time on eBay,that's where I got my 3. Some framesets also pop up occasionally. I do think my black 3 with red bits is the best color scheme they made.
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I decided to cancel the 14 Hooligan order and bought a Giant Defy Roadbike instead. I was having a hard time dealing with the paint scheme of the 14 model. Looked at online pics and no matter which angle it was just looked well like a circus bike ( no offense to anyone with a 14 Hooligan). The paint scheme of the previous years are head and shoulders above the current one. Maybe in 2015. Still love little bikes!
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I decided to cancel the 14 Hooligan order and bought a Giant Defy Roadbike instead. I was having a hard time dealing with the paint scheme of the 14 model. Looked at online pics and no matter which angle it was just looked well like a circus bike ( no offense to anyone with a 14 Hooligan). The paint scheme of the previous years are head and shoulders above the current one. Maybe in 2015. Still love little bikes!
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Lol. Unfortunately, way too close to reality in way too many design situations...
I'd not have let bogus color sway me. Perfect opportunity for stickers, or vinyl coverup, which would be easy enough to swap out any time I got tired of current colorway.
Someone called me on my previous statement about earlier Hooligan 8s with rim brakes, and they were absolutely correct, I stand corrected. Even the 8sp came with disks, but still not the lefty fork and nowhere near as cool as the 3sp. Having said that, now that I'm riding an 8sp Birdy, my opinion of the Hooligan 8 has changed and I'd def consider one if it came along at the right price...
I'd not have let bogus color sway me. Perfect opportunity for stickers, or vinyl coverup, which would be easy enough to swap out any time I got tired of current colorway.
Someone called me on my previous statement about earlier Hooligan 8s with rim brakes, and they were absolutely correct, I stand corrected. Even the 8sp came with disks, but still not the lefty fork and nowhere near as cool as the 3sp. Having said that, now that I'm riding an 8sp Birdy, my opinion of the Hooligan 8 has changed and I'd def consider one if it came along at the right price...
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I'd actually like to get one of the Aussie spec 8's;they were bright yellow but had the solo fork. Saw a frameset on eBay once but with shipping it was way too much.
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I just picked up a Hooligan 8 from SF Craigslist for a good price plus shipping to get it up to Portland. I like the lefty fork, but all of the lefties currently available on Craig's seem to be listed at almost full price.
As far as this year's goofy design, it looks like we have at least Katy Steudel to blame. https://www.krop.com/ksteudel/ Click on "On Product Graphics" and it is the last image. Reeks of design by committee. Cool bike, sad graphics.
As far as this year's goofy design, it looks like we have at least Katy Steudel to blame. https://www.krop.com/ksteudel/ Click on "On Product Graphics" and it is the last image. Reeks of design by committee. Cool bike, sad graphics.
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Oops, just re-read your post & noticed the SF reference.
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Been thinking of getting a 14 Giant Expressway in Blue for 500 MSRP. Same 20 wheels just a lot cheaper and probably way less fun. I emailed Cannondale and told them they lost a customer due to the paint scheme and no response. Perhaps its reversal psych, the uglier it is the better it sell? Who knows? I was at the shop and everyone of the salespeople loves the Hooligan but strangely none own one.
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Look into the Alton M Fixie:
https://cruiserbikespage.blogspot.com...e-speed-m.html
They generally sell for about $250. You could have a 3spd IGH laced onto the wheel and have a Hooligan-like bike for less than $400. Or get this pre-made wheel from Respect Cycles, with a SRAM auto 2spd & coaster brake, for $150 and have an extra wheel.
https://respectcycles.com/all-produc...tomatix-wheel/
I was thinking about going with one of the Alton Fixies for my Loopwheels, but now I'm leaning towards a FGFS frame; they're built a little beefier and have a high enough BB to drop to 20"ers....
https://cruiserbikespage.blogspot.com...e-speed-m.html
They generally sell for about $250. You could have a 3spd IGH laced onto the wheel and have a Hooligan-like bike for less than $400. Or get this pre-made wheel from Respect Cycles, with a SRAM auto 2spd & coaster brake, for $150 and have an extra wheel.
https://respectcycles.com/all-produc...tomatix-wheel/
I was thinking about going with one of the Alton Fixies for my Loopwheels, but now I'm leaning towards a FGFS frame; they're built a little beefier and have a high enough BB to drop to 20"ers....
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There is one on ebay with crazy good resale value, I can get a 14 new one cheaper.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cannondale-H...item4d188870fb
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cannondale-H...item4d188870fb
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Looks like that one bidder just really wants it.
Just noticed they've also dropped the headtube luggage mount from the current models.
Just noticed they've also dropped the headtube luggage mount from the current models.
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Love my Hooli's. Had my white one (posted photo above) for couple of years then sold online for close to retail and purchased a new one (pictured below).
The bike is comfy for me at 5'9", 30" inseam but also for friends who are 6'. On both I use Ergon grips, on my new lefty I put bars on with a slight rise as some of the rides I do on it are 20-30 miles... not fast, in a hilly area I average 15-16 mph on the stock tires.
They hold up well, I have used a rear rack with large packs, seat post racks, commute on em, ride on/off curbs daily and haven't had a single problem.
They are fun bikes to ride, my 60 y/o father purchased one used off CL after riding mine a few times. He got an older white/red lefty and loves it.
The bike is comfy for me at 5'9", 30" inseam but also for friends who are 6'. On both I use Ergon grips, on my new lefty I put bars on with a slight rise as some of the rides I do on it are 20-30 miles... not fast, in a hilly area I average 15-16 mph on the stock tires.
They hold up well, I have used a rear rack with large packs, seat post racks, commute on em, ride on/off curbs daily and haven't had a single problem.
They are fun bikes to ride, my 60 y/o father purchased one used off CL after riding mine a few times. He got an older white/red lefty and loves it.
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These Hooligans do have outstanding resale value, been shopping for them at my local stores up and down Seattle area. No shops will carry one this coming spring and those that did say they sell very fast.
So these bikes are around 24pds right?
So these bikes are around 24pds right?
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I think mine is right around 23 lbs with some Wellgo SPD/flat pedals.
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My stock solo fork 3 is 25lbs 4oz,my standard fork 8 w/Marathon Racers is 24lbs 13oz.
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I went back to the shop and reorder the Hooligan, after seeing some of the ridiculous good resale value of these bikes on ebay I don't have much to lose in value vs a regular bike that gets hammered to death on resale.
Assuming the 14 paint scheme does not kill future resale I think I will have a pretty fun toy and a decent sale price later on.
Assuming the 14 paint scheme does not kill future resale I think I will have a pretty fun toy and a decent sale price later on.
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I went back to the shop and reorder the Hooligan, after seeing some of the ridiculous good resale value of these bikes on ebay I don't have much to lose in value vs a regular bike that gets hammered to death on resale.
Assuming the 14 paint scheme does not kill future resale I think I will have a pretty fun toy and a decent sale price later on.
Assuming the 14 paint scheme does not kill future resale I think I will have a pretty fun toy and a decent sale price later on.
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