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Start 'em off right. Why not start 'em off in style? With its lightweight alloy frame and cool single-sided fork, this skill-building machine is unmistakably Cannondale. Where it thrives: In town, Leisurely rides What it's built for: Comfort, Handling Highlights: - Light, durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame and Little Lefty single-sided fork - Rear handbrake designed for little hands - 12" alloy rims with grippy, smooth-rolling tires

Get Rolling With one-speed simplicity, a coaster brake and an easy-to-use hand brake, this lightweight ripper is perfect for building skills and having fun. Where it thrives: In town, Leisurely rides What it's built for: Comfort, Handling Highlights - Light, durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame with tool-less training wheels - Rear coaster brake and hand brake - 16" alloy rims with versatile multi-surface tires

The Donky Jr. 20" is built around a lightweight aluminum alloy frame and stout steel fork, but with the addition of a dependable and smooth-shifting Shimano 6-speed drivetrain - perfect for a growing rider who is able to get out for the ride to school, to the park or out on your first proper trails.

Built around 24'' wheels, a lightweight aluminum frame and powerful brakes keeps things efficient and safe and set young guns up perfectly for the future. No training wheels here, it's their first taste of pedaling freedom and the start of an epic journey on two wheels.

Trail Tamer With the amazing grip, comfortable ride of its big tires, and surprisingly light weight, this rig makes trail riding easy and fun. Where it thrives: On trails and off-road What it’s built for: Traction, Comfort, Handling Big Tires, Big Fun: The oversized 24x2.6" tires really build confidence off-road. The big air volume soaks up bumps and gives you the traction to conquer any hill. More gripping, less slipping! Light and Nimble: A lightweight aluminum frame and fork make this trail-ready rig incredibly agile and easy to maneuver. Stop not Stopping: Powerful disc brakes and the traction of the big tires give you incredible off-road stopping power and control. Geared Right: Light action trigger shifters and wide-range 8-speed gearing make it easy to select the right gear for the terrain.

Quick As You Like A swift, sporty bike that’s perfect for getting a workout, city cruising, or just getting out and feeling good. Highlights - Lightweight aluminum frame w/ 360° reflective accents - Shimano Tourney TX 14-speed drivetrain w/ disc brakes - Integrated connectivity with the Cannondale App Where it thrives - In town, leisurely rides, on crowded streets What it's built for - Agility, visibility, comfort

With a lightweight aluminum frame, a trail-capable suspension fork, MTB tires and all-conditions disc brakes, the Bolinas Ridge has everything you need to break out onto the trails and push your own boundaries. Depending on size, the Bolinas Ridge comes with either smaller 27.5” (sizes XS to M) wheels or larger (sizes M to XL) wheels to guarantee a perfect fit.

Every Day is an Adventure. A bike that will turn every journey, path, and road into a joyride. Its comfort-focused frame and upright riding position keep the effort low and enjoyment high. Key Benefits - Built for Comfort. First and foremost, this bicycle is made for comfort with an upright riding position, lightweight feel and riding style, and a plush saddle combined with squishy front suspension that turns bumpy streets, parkland paths, and gravel roads into a smooth-sailing journey. - Easy on, Easy off. The Adventure begins with our lowest step-thru frame—a thoroughly modern take on a classic design, resulting in the easiest bicycle to kickstart your ride. Anyone can step on, set off, and park easily with the built-in kickstand. All that's left is enjoying the ride. - Style and Confidence. Plenty of smooth-shifting gears will ensure that every ride is a breeze, while trustworthy disc brakes and larger-volume tires will handle every road with ease and new-found confidence.

Time to Level Up! The Cannondale Trail is your first-class upgrade to next-level mountain biking—engineered for fun by a brand trusted by Champions. Highlights: - A lightweight, durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame - 29" wheels on the larger sizes, 27.5" wheels on XS and Small for the best blend of fit and speed - Bump-eating SR Suntour XCM35 Boost fork with 100mm of travel (80mm on XS and Small sizes) - Shimano CUES U4000 9-speed shifting - wide-range gearing with the simplicity of a single front chainring - A hidden kickstand mount, plus mounts for a rack and fenders, offer true do-it-all versatility

The Marin Bobcat Trail 3 is our most-affordable Bobcat, creating the biggest smiles for the least possible dollars. Its heart is a Series 2 aluminum frame that’s fast, comfy and fun on the trails. There are options for 27.5” and 29” wheels and the bike is built with a trail-taming SR/Suntour suspension fork, wide-range microSHIFT 9-speed drivetrain, and powerful Tektro hydraulic brakes. Wheel Size: - X-Small - Medium: 27.5-inch - Medium - X-Large: 29-inch

Every Day is an Adventure. A bike that will turn every journey, path, and road into a joyride. Its comfort-focused frame and upright riding position keep the effort low and enjoyment high. Key Benefits - Built for Comfort. First and foremost, this bicycle is made for comfort with an upright riding position, lightweight feel and riding style, and a plush saddle combined with squishy front suspension that turns bumpy streets, parkland paths, and gravel roads into a smooth-sailing journey. - Easy on, Easy off. The Adventure begins with our lowest step-thru frame—a thoroughly modern take on a classic design, resulting in the easiest bicycle to kickstart your ride. Anyone can step on, set off, and park easily with the built-in kickstand. All that's left is enjoying the ride. - Style and Confidence. Plenty of smooth-shifting gears will ensure that every ride is a breeze, while trustworthy disc brakes and larger-volume tires will handle every road with ease and new-found confidence.

Quick As You Like A swift, sporty bike that’s perfect for getting a workout, city cruising or just getting out and feeling good. Where it thrives In town, leisurely rides, on crowded streets What it's built for Agility, visibility, comfort Highlights Lightweight aluminum frame and carbon fiber fork w/ 360° reflective accents Shimano CUES 18-speed drivetrain w/ hydraulic disc brakes Integrated connectivity with Cannondale App

Whether it's tearing around an XCO track or setting your personal best up a local hill, the Twostroke has you covered. RADICAL GEOMETRY - A 67° head angle, long front-end, and 75° seat angle to attack steep and loose terrain with the perfect weight distribution. INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING - Fully guided internal cable routing for easy installation and a clean look. INTEGRATED PROTECTION - Molded covers on the chainstay, an integrated chain suck plate, and helicopter tape on the downtube ensure durability and a sleek design. WIDE TIRE CLEARANCE - Fully compatible with the new generation of wide XC tires.

All Ways, All Days. Quick CX is light, versatile and engineered to keep you comfortable in all ways, all days. Highlights: - Light, durable SmartForm C3 aluminum frame - Bump-smoothing Suntour NEX-E25 suspension fork with 50mm of travel and handlebar-mounted lockout lever - Shimano CUES U6000 11-speed: wide-range gearing with the simplicity of a single front chainring - Fast-rolling, Vittoria Terreno Dry semi-knobby tires offer grip and control on pavement or off - Convenient universal phone clamp lets you turn any smartphone into a dashboard displaying ride information from the included Cannondale Wheel Sensor

Road Reimagined Roll smooth, roll fast, roll confident. Wherever the road takes you, roll with Synapse – our most comfortable, all-around, up-for-anything, pure road machine. Where it thrives The open road, up & down hills, rough pavement What it's built for Comfort, handling, going long Highlights Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy Frame w/ full carbon fork Shimano Sora 9-speed drivetrain w/ dual chainring FSA crank Powerful mechanical disc brakes So Smooth With Synapse Alloy, comfort is built in. Synapse Alloy's frame tubes are shaped and butted with absolute precision to help absorb road chatter and bumps without adding weight or isolating you from the ride experience. So Comfortable Synapse Alloy moves with both pace and grace. A comfortable riding position, planted handling, and the wonderful responsiveness of alloy under power, all create a bike that will help you feel in control and get more out of every ride. So Capable Synapse's comfort and confidence brings utility, too. Balanced geometry, plenty of gear/bottle mounts, and clearance for 32mm wide tires that bring cushion and grip, mean Synapse is ready to rock on any road.

REAL SINGLETRACK RIDING KEEPING UP WITH THE PARENTS FUN! Because young rippers need that Rifty Love too! Our take on the ultimate do-it-all trail bike, bringing big-bike performance for younger riders. The Marin Rift Zone 26 is made to party, just like the full-sized Rifty. It has 26" wheels that are a little smaller than our full-sized bikes, making it the perfect gateway ride for tweeny riders. And just like the 'grown-up' Rift Zone, it has 130mm rear travel, a lightweight aluminum frame, and our super-plush MultiTrac suspension platform for endless good times on the trails. Got another little shredder on the way? The Rift Zone 26 shares the same frame, fork, and shock as the Rift Zone 24. Simply swap the wheels and cranks to downsize it to 24" as the perfect hand-me-down.

Road Reimagined Roll smooth, roll fast, roll confident. Wherever the road takes you, roll with Synapse – our most comfortable, all-around, up-for-anything, pure road machine. What it's for Enjoyable road riding with comfort, speed, and finesse. Where it thrives The open road, up & down hills, rough pavement What it's built for Comfort, handling, going long Highlights: - Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy Frame w/ full carbon fork - Shimano's legendary 105 12-speed group - incredible performance value - Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes for smooth, controllable braking So Smooth With Synapse Alloy, comfort is built in. Synapse Alloy’s frame tubes are shaped and butted with absolute precision to help absorb road chatter and bumps without adding weight or isolating you from the ride experience. So Comfortable Synapse Alloy moves with both pace and grace. A comfortable riding position, planted handling, and the wonderful responsiveness of alloy under power, all create a bike that will help you feel in control and get more out of every ride. So Capable Synapse’s comfort and confidence brings utility, too. Balanced geometry, plenty of gear/bottle mounts, and clearance for 32mm wide tires that bring cushion and grip, mean Synapse is ready to rock on any road. So Ready Don’t sweat the small stuff. Synapse comes with a Contain top tube bag on some models. It’s easy to load and easy to reach while you’re riding. Bring snacks, tools, a map, or whatever else will help you go farther. - Cannondale Wheel Sensor provides a connected ride experience - ride tracking, service reminders, and more. - Light, durable DT Swiss R470 wheels with 700x30c Vittoria tires - Custom top-tube bag and trainer axle caps included

Flow Seeker A trail mountain bike that is primed for grinding climbs, mashing flats, and ripping descents. One for all, and all for fun! Where it thrives Out in the elements What it's built for Trail riding fun Highlights - SmartForm C1 Alloy Frame / Shimano Deore 11-speed drivetrain. - Rockshox Recon RL 140mm fork / Deluxe Select shock. - Shimano hydraulic disc brakes discs / TranzX dropper post" Wheel Sizing: Size X-Small: 27.5-inch Size Small - X-Large: 29-inch

Explore further. Ride freer. An amazingly capable, versatile gravel road bike. Built for chasing horizons, exploring routes less travelled or accelerating your commute. Where it thrives Gravel roads, out in the elements What it's built for Traction, handling, comfort Highlights: - Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy frame w/ full carbon fork - Shimano GRX 820/600 12-speed gravel group - Shimano GRX 600/400 hydraulic disc brakes - WTB ST i23 TCS tubeless ready rims with Riddler 700x37c tires Amazingly capable Straightforward, reliable and a whole hell of a lotta fun, the Topstone Alloy is a gravel bike crafted for those with a taste for adventure – and value. Roll light and free, or load it up for a long haul, Topstone’s comfortable ride, confident handling and up-for-anything capability make it the perfect partner on any road, anywhere. Wide Ranging Capabilities Clearance for big 45mm tires lets you push further into the rough stuff, and enjoy more grip and comfort on every ride.

Flow Seeker A trail mountain bike that is primed for grinding climbs, mashing flats, and ripping descents. One for all, and all for fun! Where it thrives Out in the elements What it's built for Trail riding fun Highlights - SmartForm C1 Alloy Frame / SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain - Rockshox Pike Select 140mm fork / Deluxe Select+ shock - SRAM G2 R 4-piston hydro discs / TranzX dropper post Suspension Built for You A rider's center of gravity drives how the suspension performs, yet most bikes use the exact same layout for all sizes. Proportional Response Suspension alters the design by size for truly net-level prefornace. Proportional Response Full size-specific frame geometry, right down to the chainstay lengths. Keep the rider centered between the wheels for incredible traction and handling. Downtube Protection Have peace of mind, knowing a rugged rubber guard is protecting your piece.

Nothing is Impassable The best gravel bike for anything from dirt roads to singletrack trails. With the grip and comfort of the Kingpin suspension, nothing is off-limits. Where it thrives: Gravel and Dirt Roads, Rough Pavement, Trails What it's built for: Gravel riding, back road exploring, bike packing, and off-road adventures Highlights: - Lightweight Topstone Carbon frameset with Kingpin suspension, SmartSense Ready / Integrated Cannondale App connectivity - Aggressive 650x47 "Road Plus" wheels & tires - Shimano GRX 800/600 11-speed gravel group Go ahead, ride it. Gravel. Beat-up backroads. Rolling singletrack trails. If your idea of road riding takes you beyond the paved and predictable, Topstone Carbon is the gravel bike for you. With the go-anywhere, ride-anything traction of its revolutionary Kingpin suspension system, it delivers more comfort on-road, and more grip- and-rip control off-road than any other bike on the market. Kingpin Suspension Delivering a smooth ride without the added weight and complexity of a shock and links, Kingpin is our answer for the most demanding gravel riders. Whether you need more comfort to go long, more traction to push beyond or more give to take on the tech—Kingpin is the maintenance-free, lightweight answer to your prayers. Load Up. Roll Out. With plentiful gear and water bottle mounts on the frame and fork, Topstone Carbon is ready to load up and go long. Corner like a Boss Rail through the rough and come out smiling. Led by our OutFront steering geometry, the Topstone Carbon offers up handling that's serenely stable in the chop, and light & nimble everywhere else.

Always Game Our take on the ultimate all-round gravel bike. Go anywhere, bring everything and then keep on going. Highlights: - Lightweight full carbon frameset with Kingpin rear suspension, Proportional Response size-specific construction, and StashPort downtube storage - With a single chainring and wide-range SLX 12-speed cassette, this blend of Shimano’s top-end GRX820 and GRX610 gravel groups offers a killer performance value - Durable, dependable WTB ST i25 rims, with Shimano hubs and WTB Riddler 45c gravel tires - Cannondale 3 flared handlebars offer comfortable, gravel-friendly hand positions - Cannondale Wheel Sensor delivers hyper-accurate speed, distance and route info, service reminders, and more via the Cannondale App

THE EVERYDAY BREAKAWAY BIKE The Soloist. It’s a name from deep in our history, but immediately familiar to anyone with bike racing memories extending back to the early-2000s. It was the weapon of choice for top World Tour contenders on CSC and the Cervelo Test Team, and we’re bringing it back for a new generation. The new Soloist is designed for the week-in, week-out rider and racer who can only justify one high-performance bike. It balances light weight and aerodynamic advantages to deliver a bike that really is 'just right'. Soloist comes in a hair lighter than S5, but significantly more aerodynamic than R5, and borrows the threaded bottom bracket standard you find on the R5-CX. It’s a race bike that can accommodate mechanical and electronic shifting, can hammer out the training miles in all weather, and yet still has the chops to leap off the front at that decisive moment. That’s the Soloist. LOOKS LIKE A RACE BIKE, RIDES LIKE A RACE BIKE We took the handling geometry for the Soloist directly from R5. The R5 is beloved by pros and amateurs alike for its poise, stability, and precision when that killer climb turns into an even more killer descent. Soloist benefits from our decades of race bike geometry development, and comes out of the gate ready to go. FAST LIKE S5, LIGHT LIKE R5 Soloist sits right between S5 and R5 on the performance scale, while having a price tag that’s less World Tour, more Road Trip. It’s about 250g heavier than R5, and 250g lighter than S5. It’s 190g slower than S5, but 126g faster than R5. You get the idea. It’s the ‘just-right’ answer for the rider trying to find a smart, intentional compromise. HIDDEN FROM THE WIND, NO BLEED NECESSARY The cable routing is inside the frame for aerodynamics, but doesn't go through the stem. We developed our own system that threads the cables under the stem, but through the bearing cap. Whether your position changes or you loan the bike to a friend who uses a different stem length, you won't need to bleed the brakes to swap the stem. CLEARANCE TO BUZZ THE TOWER The Soloist fits tires up to 34mm (measured), and wheels wide enough to support them. BBRIGHT-47 The BBRighT-47 bottom bracket, which first appeared on the R5-CX, is ideal for those who log big miles but don't have a pro wrench checking the bike over every day. It makes BB swaps a breeze (convenient if you're burning through hand-me-down components) and extends the life of the frame.

Faster everywhere The all-new SuperSix EVO destroys expectations. So light, so fast, and so aero, it defies logic. This is a machine built to make you faster everywhere. Speed has evolved. Where it thrives Racing, the red zone, the pointy end, the podium What it's built for Road racing, PRs, KOMs, winning Highlights - Lightweight, low-drag SuperSix EVO carbon frameset – the ideal blend of speed, handling and comfort - Shimano 105 Di2 12-speed - Shimano's workhorse high-performance electronic shifting road group - DT-Swiss R470 rims - light, wide and reliable aluminum wheels - Vision Trimax Aero bars and Cannondale C1 Conceal stem - ergonomic, low-drag cockpit with hidden cables Sculpted by Speed Sleek, elegant and purposeful. Hours in the wind tunnel and countless iterations of computational fluid dynamic modeling stripped away everything that wasn't fast-shaped, leaving a frame design that catches the eye, while shedding the wind. Supernatural Handling SuperSix EVO is a wizard. The way it blends stability and agility is surreal. Refined, neutral racing geometry and fine-tuned engineering deliver handling that is so intuitive, so controllable, you can comfortably take it right to the limit and keep it there, all race long.

A BIKE FOR THE WAY RIDERS RIDE Caledonia doesn’t fit in a box nicely, and we like it that way. It was conceived on our Thursday night rides—routes that often play fast and loose with ‘road ride.’ Modern road riders are looking for bikes to handle long-distance, high pace, no limits, and offer maximum fun—the Caledonia delivers performance, comfort, and speed. Oh, and you can fit a 34mm tire in there. Or 31mm with fenders. REMOVABLE FDM Our bolt-on front derailleur mount is made from high-strength aluminum alloy and attaches to the frame with two countersunk screws. This allows for easy replacement in the event of damage but also enables you to adapt to new standards as they become available or remove the front derailleur mount completely if you choose a 1x system. INTEGRATED ACCESSORY MOUNTS Integrated mounts enable the use of fenders, lights, and computers without compromising the aerodynamics or structure of your bike. The built-in mount systems provide a simple and clean-looking solution.

Meet the Roadmachine: the bike that truly does it all. Rooted in endurance, the frame has been revised to perfection and features compliance-boosting attributes to make this bike your go-to choice for all-day adventures. As our highest-performing all-rounder, it's designed to go the distance. After all, what use is a road without the Roadmachine? TUNED COMPLIANCE CONCEPT (TCC) ENDURANCE The most capable version of our TCC technology: take the edge off the roughest roads to push harder and ride further. The ultimate balance between comfort and performance for a ride that is both forgiving and fast. INTEGRATED COCKPIT SYSTEM (ICS) The aesthetic simplicity and innovative functionality of the Integrated Cockpit is the epitome of Swiss engineering and design. ICS keeps cables and housing in their place: out of sight. INTEGRATED SEAT CLAMP Seamless and functional integrated seatmast clamp. BMC FLATMOUNT ADAPTER The Roadmachine front disc hardware comes equipped with a 140/160mm proprietary flat-mount bracket for maximal integration and seamless design. D-SHAPE SEATPOST A new "D" compliance post is held in place by a clever, integrated clamping system.

The Stigmata blurs the lines between free-roading drop bar singletrack slicer and buckled down race-winning gravel machine. It’s designed for the rider lining up for The Big Event, escaping via the road less traveled or who can’t help themselves from finding the hardest way there. Whether your style is baggy or zipped up, the Stigmata is the fast and loose riding partner that’s always ready to rise to the occasion.

HAUL ASS, NOT CARGO In 2019, Áspero took the gravel world by storm, heralding a “new era of speed in gravel.” Fun, but flat out. The new Áspero remains true to its original brief, but with some improvements: a threaded BB shell, neater cable routing, and a UDH-compatible derailleur hanger for those who want to use SRAM’s Transmission drivetrains. And it’s more aero, of course. In the case of Áspero, aerodynamic performance is less about pure speed as a result of drag reduction, and more about conservation of energy. After a big day in a headwind, the three watts saved over the previous Aspero might add up to one less energy gel your stomach has to digest—WORTH IT. In addition to the drag reduction, we also dropped the seat stays to give a bit more compliance out back, and reduced front-end stiffness slightly to make the last hours of a long race less painful. Between those dropped seat stays, we added in a bit more clearance for mud, too, taking what we learned from R5-CX (and the Unbound mudfest in 2023). It’s a lot of seemingly small improvements, but they add up to a lot. The result is a bike that feels a lot like the original Áspero, but is faster, more comfortable, and more versatile. THREADED BOTTOM BRACKET Aspero uses the asymmetrical T47a threaded bottom bracket we pioneered on R5-CX. It’s a simple, rider-serviceable interface that allows us to deliver the benefits of BBRight in a more user-friendly form. UNIVERSAL DERAILLEUR HANGAR We used SRAM’s Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) standard on the new Aspero. It’s ideal if you want to live your best ‘business in the front, party in the back’ life with one of SRAM’s Transmission drivetrains today, and ensures compatibility for future drivetrain developments. INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING Aspero shares the same bearing dimensions as R5, Soloist, R5-CX, and Caledonia, which means you can use any combination of bearing caps and stems. Want a super-racy, fully-internal look? Grab the ST31 and HB13 from R5.

The Downhiller's XC Bike The Tallboy has earned a loyal following amongst those who seek a go-to bike that will hold up to the relentless hammering of "power hour" hot laps or long days in the saddle harvesting the best TRs. The highly-refined VPP suspension on the Tallboy combines pedaling efficiency and all-out bump-chomping prowess. If ever there was a gravity riders' XC bike, the Tallboy is it. Fully dialed at every size: Proportional Geometry and frame stiffness tune Chainstay length and seat angle are matched to the frame size (STA steepens and rear centre grows as frame size increases) so that every rider, no matter what height, gets the same balance of geometry and handling characteristics. We tailor stiffness for every size to make sure everyone gets the same ride quality. Bigger riders means greater stresses on larger frames, but that's remedied with our size-specific frame stiffness tunes.

THE EVERYDAY BREAKAWAY BIKE The Soloist. It’s a name from deep in our history, but immediately familiar to anyone with bike racing memories extending back to the early-2000s. It was the weapon of choice for top World Tour contenders on CSC and the Cervelo Test Team, and we’re bringing it back for a new generation. The new Soloist is designed for the week-in, week-out rider and racer who can only justify one high-performance bike. It balances light weight and aerodynamic advantages to deliver a bike that really is 'just right'. Soloist comes in a hair lighter than S5, but significantly more aerodynamic than R5, and borrows the threaded bottom bracket standard you find on the R5-CX. It’s a race bike that can accommodate mechanical and electronic shifting, can hammer out the training miles in all weather, and yet still has the chops to leap off the front at that decisive moment. That’s the Soloist. LOOKS LIKE A RACE BIKE, RIDES LIKE A RACE BIKE We took the handling geometry for the Soloist directly from R5. The R5 is beloved by pros and amateurs alike for its poise, stability, and precision when that killer climb turns into an even more killer descent. Soloist benefits from our decades of race bike geometry development, and comes out of the gate ready to go. FAST LIKE S5, LIGHT LIKE R5 Soloist sits right between S5 and R5 on the performance scale, while having a price tag that’s less World Tour, more Road Trip. It’s about 250g heavier than R5, and 250g lighter than S5. It’s 190g slower than S5, but 126g faster than R5. You get the idea. It’s the ‘just-right’ answer for the rider trying to find a smart, intentional compromise. HIDDEN FROM THE WIND, NO BLEED NECESSARY The cable routing is inside the frame for aerodynamics, but doesn't go through the stem. We developed our own system that threads the cables under the stem, but through the bearing cap. Whether your position changes or you loan the bike to a friend who uses a different stem length, you won't need to bleed the brakes to swap the stem. CLEARANCE TO BUZZ THE TOWER The Soloist fits tires up to 34mm (measured), and wheels wide enough to support them. BBRIGHT-47 The BBRighT-47 bottom bracket, which first appeared on the R5-CX, is ideal for those who log big miles but don't have a pro wrench checking the bike over every day. It makes BB swaps a breeze (convenient if you're burning through hand-me-down components) and extends the life of the frame.