Proper race bike this one!
26 inch wheels, race weight spec, classic Cannondale geometry: all combined to make one snappy bike that loves climbing and the tight stuff!

Cannondale System Integration means the frame was designed with the Lefty fork in mind. Stiff, oversized headtube up front and super skinny, vibration dampening (arse-saving) stays at the rear designed for a fast ride with less jarring than other brands.

Bikeradar said of the no-holds-barred spec stablemate of my bike: "Astronomic price aside, this is the best riding carbon fibre hardtail you can buy – bar none." Enough said.

If you ride xc and haven't ridden a Lefty then you don't know what you're missing. Steering-wise: tracks miles better than 9mm axle xc forks, similar to latest 15mm axle stiffness-wise in my experience. Very sensitive and responsive over small bumps, more than any other xc fork.

Bought second-hand by me in November of 2011 for 2,400 with average spec, significantly upgraded.
(http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.asp?id=419580670&cc=61&pi
d=193246413&hbc=12&ct=link). Check the difference in spec now:

Current specs:
Flash Carbon frame - Large.
Lefty Speed with PBR.
Cannondale SI stem.
Crankbrothers Cobalt 3 bars.
Cannondale silicon grips.
SRAM X7 shifters and front derailleur.
SRAM X9 rear derailleur. (SRAM 2x10 gearing)
Avid Elixir R brakes with new organic pads.
SRAM Chain PC1071 Hollow Pin - 3 rides old.
(Bike will be sold with SRAM 10 speed cassette, not XX pictured).
SRAM X0 BB30 Chainset 2x10sp 2011 175mm 42-28t - 10 rides old.
Specialized Phenom Gel 143mm width seat.
Rear wheel: Hope Pro3 SP-XC3 hub on Stan's Crest, tubed, 140mm disc. - 20 rides old.
Front Wheel: Tune Cannonball hub (99g!) on Stan's Crest, tubeless, 160mm disc. - 10 rides old.
MAXXIS Ikon EXC 3C 2.2 Tyres - 20 rides old.
Will be sold without pedals.

Awesome bike with personalised spec. Selling as taking break from XC, buying DH bike!