libes@nbs-amrf.UUCP (05/25/84)
A while back I flamed about how disappointing the Cannondale was, mostly because of shifting problems. I wondered if it was just bike store mechanic incompetence. Went to a different bike store recently and they told me that Cannondale recognized exactly the problems I mentioned and is changing the rear derailleur (Superbe to Huret Duopar), crank (SR to Sugino AT), and gearing (6 cogs to 5). Unfortunately, all bikes are shipped the old way and you have to receive shipment on the bike and then ask for replacement parts. This is due to their having a large stock of the old parts (and wanting to get rid of them) and their blanket guarantee which says they'll replace any parts on the bike you don't like or return it for your money back (their is no time limit!!). Don Libes {seismo,allegra}!umcp-cs!nbs-amrf!libes