Im looking at a 2001 piped banshee thats just been rebuilt for 2600. Im also looking at a 2002 Cannondale Cannibal for 2800 b/o and its stock. what is a better buy? which is faster and more reliable? and can i still get parts for the cannondale? Thanks

 

thanks for all the help guys

 

You didnt even wait an hour and you are already getting pissy?

Did you happen to tell us what type of riding you plan on doing, how much mechanical knowledge you have, the conditions of the bikes including whether the updates have been done to the Cannibal, etc?

From your signature you may have already made up your mind. Be patient, you'll get friendlier and more useful help that way.

 

Cannibals are for the people who know what they are doing inside of and engine. Banshees need to be rebuilt alot the cannibal is probably more reliable and better for mx/trails banshees are good for dunes and dessert and those kind of terrains.

 

You didnt even wait an hour and you are already getting pissy?- twas a joke.....

Did you happen to tell us what type of riding you plan on doing, how much mechanical knowledge you have, the conditions of the bikes including whether the updates have been done to the Cannibal, etc?

From your signature you may have already made up your mind. Be patient, you'll get friendlier and more useful help that way

I ride mostly trails, some open feilds and roads.. sum pits but mostly just trails. I know the basics of taking care of a wheeler but not on engines and etc.. I dont know what u mean by the updates on the cannibal. and they both seem to be in good condition .. and.... thats an old signature

 

if have the knowledge of a two stroke motor go with the banshee i a great quad but if you want a reliable quad go with the cannidale but i would go with the banshee because it has more aftermarket parts

 

Ridinsmooth is right.The banshee is awesome.I've heard the cannondales are unreliable.Just what I've heard.Not sure you will enjoy either in trails though.To me,the banshee is the best for drag racing.They really like to rev.Part selection is enormous for them also.You can build a banshee to be ok for trails though.Not great.A 4-stroke is easier to ride in trails.Raptor,v-force,etc..My brother owns a v-force.It is great for trails,dunes,etc...Sure my banshee will smoke his v-force,but his bike is great for just about any kind of riding.

 

the updates as in fuel mapping because the are efi and all that computerized stuff. Cannibals are reliable is you take care of them and im sure it would be just fine in trails the way it is a banshee you would have to work on to be good for trails also you have to rebuild them all the time. i stick to a 4-stroke and the cannibal is an awesome machine.

 

get the cannondale