cannondale gemini options

[plangly]

hey i was wanting sum input on an option ive been given on a gemini 1000 frame thats for sale, i currently have a giant rainer 03 with duke xc forks and its the sweetest thing i have ever riden. i want purchase a dually but i cant really without selling the hard tail to free up sum cash, i got the option then of the 03 gem 1000 frame how do u guys think this would go with dukes n all .
my ride style is fr/dj
if i was to buy a dually new from the shop i was gona get an 05 kona dee/surpreme but i have such a big soft spot 4 the c'dales plz any advice would be awsume

cheers adam :)

[ajay]

Hi adam - nothn wrong with a gemini mate. they are a relatively simple frame being single pivot so problems are kept to a minimum. It would be a well suited bike for the style of riding you do aswell - i havnt heard of any issues surounding them either!!

Having said that, im not sure how well suited dukes are to fr :? might be worth looking at a 'frame and fork' option to.

Just to say there is plenty of options for you and the gemini is a goodie :D

good luck :!:

[Harder Nox]

Aren't Dukes an XC fork??

The gemini's are awsome bikes, they're good for ANYTHING.. i've used mine for DJ, FR, DH, Urban/Park stuff, and even XC. They're light, durable, strong, simple.. stuff the kona/s (no offence to Kona riders) gemini's are tops!!

[plangly]

yeah the duke is an xc fork but im using em now 4 djing, no drops on em but ill look l8a to a big phat shiva dc or 888 to add to the gemini to make it a pig when the money starts droping down of trees

[ajay]

isnt the gem that you're looking at built around 5-6" travel fork?
Correct me if im wrong.
Be aware of that when you upgrade the fork.

An sc sherman might be an option???

[Daver]

Hey adam.

1) that gemini is sold.
2) the duke is an xc fork, and if you keep jumping (didn't know you had started) on them they will snap, and being an o/s part you've got noone to cry warranty on (not like the giant either)...

[plangly]

owwh ok then thanks 4 that dave i didnt know that squid had sold it, i just say it today and it looked to be a good optin 4 upgrading rainer and then mabey even selling stright away coz that would bost its value up and help me to buy a stinky surpreme

anyway cheers all 4 the posts

i still have a giant rainer to sell awsume condition pm me if ya wanta know more its round 1100$

[Gripper]

i havnt heard of any issues surounding them either!!

Yes there are issues with certain frames of that year....see link!
http://www.eastcoasters.com/recall_notices.htm

10/29/02 Cannondale Recalls 2002 and 2003 Gemini Models
If you own one of the following Cannondale bicycles, you must stop riding it immediately and contact your dealer:
2002 Gemini 2000, 2002 Gemini 1000, 2003 Gemini 2000, 2003 Gemini 1000 and 2003 Gemini 900

Before buying you should have it inspected by a Cannondale dealer who will have a gauge to measure the frame.
Even though Cannondale Aus said they checked all the frames that came to Aus I found one (recalled frame) the other week as I was in the process of buying a Gem myself.......so they do exist out there.
I just had a look on Cannondale's website and I can't find the PDF that has a picture of the gauge and where on the frame it should be placed so I can't link it for you.....
I'll send it to your email you have listed here at FARKIN plangly ok doky.

[plangly]

cheers 4 that john, the frame is already sold now apparently but thanks again these forums really do work well

cheers to all again

plan man

[ajay]

I didnt hear :oops:

[Harder Nox]

Quote:
10/29/02 Cannondale Recalls 2002 and 2003 Gemini Models
If you own one of the following Cannondale bicycles, you must stop riding it immediately and contact your dealer:
2002 Gemini 2000, 2002 Gemini 1000, 2003 Gemini 2000, 2003 Gemini 1000 and 2003 Gemini 900


That was only for medium and large size frames, i heard that the only problem was dat the down tube was welded on upside down.

[Gripper]

i heard that the only problem was dat the down tube was welded on upside down.

Not so, read the link for facts, it's all there.........
Medium/large make up the greater majority of frames made for the Gemini series.
Yes at least 1 does exist as I saw it 2 weeks ago.
Heads up to Matt at Cannondale Aus for the lend of the gauge.
Do your research people.............................

[Squidly Didly]

isnt the gem that you're looking at built around 5-6" travel fork?
Despite the fact Cedric and a few other Cannondale riders use 4" Lefty's on their Gemini's for DJ and 4x.
The bike in question has run 4" forks during it's time. Infact the pic that was shown is with a 4" fork!
1) that gemini is sold.
Daver mate... Shutup. Everyone talks but no-one's coughed up the coin!
So in conclusion the frame is still for sale.
i heard that the only problem was dat the down tube was welded on upside down.

Not so, read the link for facts, it's all there.........
Medium/large make up the greater majority of frames made for the Gemini series.
Yes at least 1 does exist as I saw it 2 weeks ago.
Heads up to Matt at Cannondale Aus for the lend of the gauge.
Do your research people.............................

Correct. I work at one of Cannondale's largest dealers, and yes the frame has been tested with the guage. No it's NOT a faulty frame.

[plangly]

thanku squid 4 correcting that i am still highly interested in your frame would it be at all posible for me to come and see it first hand. as i sad b4 im geniune and im looking to buy now not thinking of buying now.

cheers 4 correcting dave

plangly, adam, plan man

[plangly]

Hey adam.

1) that gemini is sold.
2) the duke is an xc fork, and if you keep jumping (didn't know you had started) on them they will snap, and being an o/s part you've got noone to cry warranty on (not like the giant either)...

dave r u that blind that u didnt c me when we went to fred caterson bmx the other day, i was thier with u n jono n scott with my rainer with dukes jumping or mabey it was u were to busy casing all the jumps that u didnt c lol

better luc next time