Cannondale or Specialized?

Both Cannondale and Specialized are great companies and you would be happy with either choice. I love the Lefty on my Cannondale. It's quick and light weight but also unique. So I will cast a vote for the Cannondale. But I would also suggest riding both brands and talking with a few bike shops to see what others are saying. Good Luck,
Mike

Ok my friends cannondale had the head shock and it didnt have enough travel for me how is the left on travel

I say Cannondale. I have 2 - a jekyll with lefty and an F500 head shock. Headshocks dont quite have enough travel for sure. Lefty is the bomb... never had a problem and it is just right for me.

i road a prophet wiht a lefty the other day and it felt off balance does that take a bit to get used to or does ti feel different to you

I have ridden a Jekyll with a lefty for XC & racing for 3 years now and it's definitely served me well.

Both companies produce great bikes. If you can give us some info and what type of riding you will be doing and price range that would help us determine which bike might suit you.

cross country for the most part

Get the one that makes you all fuzzy inside, and makes you WANT to ride.
peace,
S

Yatahey Yataho Get on your bike and Go Go Go.