My 2011 Cannondale Quick 3 is a great all-arounder. It boasts a zippy aluminum frame for excellent pedaling efficiency and a lightweight, vibration-damping carbon fork to smooth out cracked pavement and rough paths. It's equipped with a 27-speed Shimano drivetrain that lets you cruise uphill and down, reliable linear-pull brakes for top-notch control.
Components
Brakeset: Tektro linear-pull
Shift Levers: Shimano Alivio
Pedals: your choice (platform, click)
Rear Cogs: SRAM, 9-speed: 12-26
Saddle: SQlab 611 active
Handlebar: SQlab
Handlebar Stem: Cannondale C4