1998 Cannondale F400 upgrade

[Bailey]

Anyone have experience in upgrading components on this bike that could advise me on shifter, front & rear derailer, possible change from Rock Shox Indy S fork to a newer lock-out fork? Thanks for any help.

 

[rek]

There shouldn't be a problem upgrading the group, though I'm not sure if space between the dropouts is an issue with MTBs if you want to upgrade to 9 speed..

The frame should have a headshok compatible head tube (it'll be really big compared to other MTB head tubes if so); so you should be able to put a lock-out headshok fork into it (along with a new headset and stem to suit.)

 

[Wave Dilling]

A good lockout shock is the Manitou Skareb. It has good travel, is light weight, adjustable recoil and a full lockout.

Good luck

Wave

 

[Bailey]

Originally posted by rek
There shouldn't be a problem upgrading the group, though I'm not sure if space between the dropouts is an issue with MTBs if you want to upgrade to 9 speed..

The frame should have a headshok compatible head tube (it'll be really big compared to other MTB head tubes if so); so you should be able to put a lock-out headshok fork into it (along with a new headset and stem to suit.)

I talked with a tech at JensonUSA and he said 9 speed upgrade should be no problem. Ordered some new shifters, brakes and will perform fork and cranks upgrade later.

Thanks,
Bailey

 

[gtrack]

My f400 is 11 years old this year.what drivetrain you recommmend.i have a 24 speed with shimano xtr hubs and want to change the pedal and crank to carbon.