Cannondale Quick 4
2015
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Description
The Quick 4 features Cannondale performance with the comfort and upright ride of a flat handlebar. Its lightweight aluminum frame is fun and agile, sure to make every ride more fun whether it's a quick jaunt across town or some serious miles on the weekend. The carbon-legged fork smooths out rough pavement and chipseal, while the fast-spinning aluminum wheels with tough Kenda tires provides city-street-tough durability and hill-climbing mobility. With a 24-speed Shimano drivetrain at your command, you can count on light, easy shifts and a hill-topping gear range. And, Cannondale's high-quality aluminum components and svelte, supportive saddle ensure you stay comfortable all ride long.
Features & Info
Geometry chart
SAVE stays
Consumer Reviews
Pros
- Lightweight (11)
- Durable (9)
- Great Components (6)
- Handles Well Off-road (4)
- Versatile (3)
- Shifting Smoothness
Cons
- Poor choice of some parts
- Riser Handlebar
- Mediocre components
- Saddle Is Uncomfortable
- Tough Saddle
- Brakes
Best Uses
- Pavement (10)
- Commuting (8)
- Commuting/City (3)
- Off-Road (2)
- Leisurely ride
- Road Biking
Jun 04, 2014
- Pros:
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
I've owned the bike for eight months and ridden almost eighty hours on mostly paved road. It's a great bike, fast, solid, comfortable, shifts easily etc. I like it much better than my previous Trek hybrid. I am 65 years old and I ride mainly for exercise. Lost 50 lbs in 6 months. I am 6 ft and could have bought the size large but I went for the x large.
Jul 16, 2013
- Pros:
- Durable, Shifting Smoothness, Comfort, Lightweight, Versatile
- Cons:
- Saddle Is Uncomfortable
- Best Uses:
- Fitness Exercise, Commuting/City
I bought this bike for exercise and fitness. I started to use it for commuting too. The shifters are butter smooth whether on flat surfaces or going up a hill. I use it for ten to fifteen mile rides and have been very happy with it. It is more for fitness and comfort and is not a speed burner. I am over 55 and not in the best of shape but still manage 12 mph on the bike over an hour course. The seat is very hard, an add on cushion worked fine to correct that. Cannondale has good add on options available for the bike.
Oct 18, 2012
- Pros:
- Lightweight
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Commuting, Pavement
I recently started cycling for a excercise. Not quite ready for a road bike, but this bike suits my level of expertise, is comfortable, and I can keep up with some of my more advanced friends. No hill in Langley can stop me. Also, the service at my LBS was great.
May 29, 2012
- Pros:
- Lightweight, Durable
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Pavement
I bought the Quick 4 about 3 months ago as a new cyclist and love it! I'm 6 foot 4 so I purchased the Jumbo and it feels very comfortable. I ride 3 times a week now and looking forward to increasing that as time allows. I should be trying out for the Liquigas/Cannondale team in no time...okay maybe not, but I'm having a great time!
May 16, 2012
- Pros:
- Versatile, Shimano Components, Carbon Forks, Lightweight
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Road Biking, Commuting/City
I purchased this bicycle at [...] (Great helpful staff)a month ago and have put well over 200 miles on it already. the bike handles great, is very nimble and fun to ride. as a side note it looks great and I cant count the number of comments I've received on this bike. Definately no regrets in purchasing this bicycle and I am looking forward too many great rides.
Apr 07, 2012
- Pros:
- Lightweight, Durable, Fast on the Road, Wheels, Carbon Fiber Fork, Versatile
- Cons:
- Riser Handlebar
- Best Uses:
- Commuting/City
I tested every bike in the category before going with the Cannondale Quick4. I've put 100 miles on it this week and couldn't be happier. The carbon fork is what sets it above the rest and I can't wait to keep using it!
Jun 13, 2011
- Pros:
- Great Components, Handles Well Off-road, Lightweight
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Pavement
It was the best gift I've given to myself in recent years. It took me a long time to find a bike that was reasonably priced, that would fit my petite frame, that was lightweight and in a color scheme that was not pink, or purple, or light blue as it is usually the case with women bikes. I chose the Quick 4 in the white & orange scheme. It has a beautifully designed carbon fork. The bike is light, fast and responsive and it helps me climb hills with ease. I'm very happy with my new bike.
May 05, 2011
- Pros:
- Handles Well Off-road, Durable, Well built quality, Quick, Lightweight
- Cons:
- Brakes
- Best Uses:
- Commuting, Pavement
I love this bike. Its lightweight and very quick. Brakes could be a little better, but that was to be expected. I have put about 100 miles on this bike so far and I don't have any complaints. It has the holes to mount a rack or fenders. I used to have the Trek 7.2 Fx but returned it, didn't really care for it after I bought it and put some miles on it. Very happy I traded for the Quick Four. You won't be disappointed in this bike.
Apr 16, 2011
- Pros:
- Great Components, Responsive, Smooth shifting, Comfortable Ride, Price, Durable
- Cons:
- Heavy
- Best Uses:
- Pavement, Commuting
I love my 2009 Quick 4!
I used to ride a Cannondale 105-equipped criterium bike years ago and loved how responsive it was.
As I got older and was looking for something easier on my back to ride 6 miles each way to work, I narrowed it down to this bike, the Quick 6, and the Specialized Sirrus Elite.
All three were nice rides, but I am glad that I picked the Quick 4. The components and carbon fork lead to a much better ride quality than the Quick 6, and that is important to me. Between the Quick 4 and the Specialized, there was not enough difference for me to make it worth the extra money for the Specialized bike. I prefer the Sirrus's top tube, seat stays, and cable routing, but I prefer the SRAM X5 shifters and rear derailleur on the Quick 4.
I've been riding this bike heavily for a month now and have no regrets! It is a great bike at a great price point.
Jun 17, 2010
- Pros:
- Handles Well Off-road, Durable, Great Components, Lightweight
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Off-Road, Pavement
The Quick rode smooth and tight. The carbon fork
worked well to dampen road vibration and provide a smooth ride. I took it for its first ride ( a 52 miler on paved rodes with hills)- it road almost as if a road bike cruising easily between 15 and 21 mph on the flats. It climbed exceedingly well on hills- some with 6-10% grade.
Its push button gearinbg system worked well. For the money it is an absolutely perfect all purpose
bike. While riding on grass it held up well without skidding, etc. It is a confortable riding bike. I recommend it highly.
May 02, 2010
- Pros:
- Smooth Ride, Great Components
- Cons:
- Tough Saddle
- Best Uses:
- Commuting, Pavement
Just purchased this one after a few weeks of researching its competetors and I feel made the right choice in the Cannondale. Feels great, rides smooth. I've only used it on pavement so far so im not sure how it will handle on light trails which is fine because I plan on using it mostly on pavement anyway. I plan on buying one for my wife.
Oct 17, 2009
- Pros:
- Durable, Handles Well Off-road, Great Components, Lightweight
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Commuting, Off-Road, Pavement
only problem with this bike has been spokes have broken 5+ times. other than that it is a great bike and i love it and am glad i chose it.
Sep 29, 2009
- Pros:
- Durable, Lightweight, Great Components
- Cons:
- Best Uses:
- Commuting, Pavement
This bike is an excellent choice for the money. It's quick just like its name suggests. I have used my Quick all year long and it still rocks!
Jul 02, 2009
- Pros:
- Lightweight, Durable, Middle of the road saavy
- Cons:
- Mediocre components
- Best Uses:
- Pavement, Leisurely ride, Commuting
I am using this as a 16 mile one way commuter. Bought it on Fathers Day and love this bike! Love the upright position, it's light enough and comfy. I would suggest getting disc brakes on the front becuase its a pain to remove the wheel for transport. I have a Thule roof rack, so I bought the single bike mount that locks the forks in. I have to let the air out to remove the wheel but all in all, really nice ride and its fast enough to get you where you need to go in reasonable time! One of the last made in the USA.
Oct 07, 2008
- Pros:
- Good Comute Bike
- Cons:
- Poor choice of some parts
- Best Uses:
- Commuting
Purchased this bike during the Big sale for [$]. It is definitely worth that price but not the [$] it is now selling for.I carry the bike in the trunk of my Camry. Need to take both wheels off. Because of the large tires the front wheel is hard to take off the bike even when the brakes are disconnected. Had a couple Minor problems:1) The front break spring retainer came lose causing my front breaks to stick. I fixed this problem myself but was told this should not happen.2)One of the Pedals broke. After replacing both pedals saw that the other pedal was about to break... Bad choice of pedals.3) Frame Geometry makes it difficult but not impossible to fit a Rack. If you Buy this bike recommend you have the store install the rack.I use the bike for commuting a couple of days a week.... About 35 Miles/week.The ride and Gearing is just what I wanted.
Specifications
- Frame
- Cannondale 6061-aluminum w/SAVE stays
- Fork
- Cannondale Quick Si carbon blades w/fender mounts
- Rims/Wheels
- Maddux R3.0
- Hubs
- Cannondale C4
- Spokes
- Stainless steel
- Tires
- Kenda Kwick Trax 700 x 32c
- Crankset
- Shimano
- Chainrings
- 48/38/28
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Altus
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Alivio
- Rear Cogs
- Shimano, 8-speed: 11-32
- Shifters
- Shimano Rapidfire Plus
- Handlebars
- Cannondale C4
- Tape/Grips
- Cannondale Ergo Performance Lock-On
- Stem
- Cannondale C4
- Brake Levers
- Cannondale C3
- Brakes
- Cannodnale C4 Mini V
- Pedals
- Quick Composite
- Saddle
- Cannondale Quick Ergo Performance
- Seatpost
- Cannondale C4