Cannondaleriders

So what your saying is that's normal

I've just spent the last few months (happily so far) getting to know my Cannondale. A cold start on her and she will 'lope' for awhile somewhat like a built V8 with the choke on, until it warms up.
Just another one of the Cannondale traits, like the valve train noise, I've come to embrace!

Thanks everyone for your input on this question