Cheeko
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Reged: 30/06/2008
Posts: 2
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Both the same price, the Prophet is well rated, the Rush has better componentry but I don't know anything about the frame, when both are the same price which one would people recommend?
Visually the main difference to me seems to be the angle of the seatpost, with the Prophet having a shorter distance to the handlebars.
Cannondale Prophet 3 2008 Mountain Bike
Frame: Prophet 140 with Fox Float R Air rear shock
Fork: RockShox Tora 302 Solo Air 130
Gears: Shimano Lx front with SRAM X-7 long care rear derailleur
Shifters: SRAM X-7 triggers
Crankset: Shimano FC-M442 with 22/32/44 tooth chainrings
Brakes: Avid Juicy 3 with 185 and 160mm rotors
Wheels: Mach 1 Sub Zero Disc rims built on Shimano 475 hubs
Tyres: Hutchinson Spider 26x2.0 Inch
Handlebar: FSA XC-282-AOS with 25.4mm rise
Stem: Cannondale XC3 31.8mm
Saddle: Fizik Nisene
Seatpost: Cannondale C4 27.2x350mm
Pedals/Extras: Wellgo pedals and alloy cage with Cannondale V-Tech All Mountain Grips
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Cannondale Rush 6 2008 Mountain Bike
Frame: Rush 110mm frame with Fox Float RP2 Air rear shock
Fork: RockShox Recon 327 Solo Air 120mm
Gears: Shimano Deore Front Derailleur with Shimano XT Shadow SGS Rear Derailleur
Shifters: Shimano Deore Rapidfire plus
Chainset: Shimano FC M521 with 22/32/44 Tooth Chainring
Brakes: Shimano M485 with 160mm Rotors
Wheels: Mach 1 Sub Zero Disc 32 Hole Rims with Shimano M475 Hubs
Tyres: Hutchinson Spider 26 x 20
Handlebar: Cannondale C3 20mm Rise
Stem: Cannondale 3D Forged 31.8mm
Saddle: Fizik Nisene Sport 2
Seatpost: Cannondale C4 27.2 x 350mm
Pedals/Extras: Wellgo Alloy Cage with Clip and Strap and Cannondale V Tech grips
Thanks for your advice.
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stevewiz
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Reged: 20/05/2008
Posts: 136
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Prophet 3 was reviewed in June 2008 issue. Have a look. It came out very well in the test.
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Sir_Queuesalot
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Reged: 05/12/2007
Posts: 1108
Loc: South Cheshire
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Gotta admit I'd go for the better componetry on the Rush, being a complete ludite when it comes to geometry.
I was once told that you spend your money on the bits that do the work so that means suspension and gears in my book.
Have you ridden them both?
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mike_lee
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Reged: 25/05/2008
Posts: 35
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The forum guys gave me some good advice a while back and I'm still in shopping mode for my new ride.
The Prophet 3 was on my list at a grand as well but stocks are dwindling in my size (XL) - I'm yet to test ride but I'm leaning towards a Cannondale Rise - heard great things about the frame. Its a bit more but I think it may be worth it.
Best advice - ignore everyone, test ride them both and get the one that suits you more!! Bike Shoppings the best!!
(Merlins doing great deals on Commencal at the moment - on my list to test as well!!)
Happy shopping - if you test them out - post what you make of them.
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greeneye
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Reged: 19/04/2008
Posts: 840
Loc: sunderland
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good advice from mike, you have narrowed your steed to 1 of 2 bikes so test ride them both and see which comes up trumps.
mike, if your advising cheeko to ignore everyone then doesnt that mean he has to ignore you to? and me as i have seconded your advice! 
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Cheeko
stranger
Reged: 30/06/2008
Posts: 2
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I paid for the pdf article where they reviewed the Prophet in the round up and was impressed.
I just wanted to put out the feelers in case there were any horror stories about the Rush as it breaks through that components ceiling on bikes around £1000 with the RP2/Recon and whatnot and wondered what the catch was 
I'll give them a ride and let you know.
Thanks.
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mike_lee
newbie
Reged: 25/05/2008
Posts: 35
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Oh no... Greeneye's spotted my paradox!! Marty McFly would be proud!
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greeneye
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Reged: 19/04/2008
Posts: 840
Loc: sunderland
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nice one mike, that made me giggle. 
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prophet_1000
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Reged: 07/09/2007
Posts: 529
Loc: Staffordshire
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Get Both!!!!!
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greeneye
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Reged: 19/04/2008
Posts: 840
Loc: sunderland
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hey proph, i can see you have not got involved in the 'get toghether' yet, come on old chap it wont be the same without you,  we need you to take pics for your web site. 
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prophet_1000
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Reged: 07/09/2007
Posts: 529
Loc: Staffordshire
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Sorry mate, been away on a course all week, just got home had a spot of dinner then sneaked on here when the wife's back was turned.
Would love to do the get together.
I was down Nr reading (Wokefield park) nipped over to Swinley Forest one night as one of the guys on my course had the initiative to take his bike on the course with him! DOH!!!!! and I don't think I'm on another course now till next year. Gutted! here is a few pics of him riding off towards the trails 
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greeneye
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Reged: 19/04/2008
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Loc: sunderland
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i love that last pic there proph, i can just imagine you with a tear in your eye as he rode off into the distance,
classic. 
great your coming, pop on and post and add your suggestion for a time and place. it looks like 'marin trail' sometime in sep.
cant wait.
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prophet_1000
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Reged: 07/09/2007
Posts: 529
Loc: Staffordshire
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No No don't go don't leave m... Nooooooooooooooooo
Sniffle snuff boo hoo
Marin sounds good ( i hear that Penmachno is better and is very close! )???????
Green, what about 7Stanes next Sat? (see my post in Routes)
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