2019 Cannondale

Althea 3

A 700c aluminum frame women’s fitness bike with modest components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$685
Weight29.5 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 50mm
ForkSuntour NEX
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 8
GroupsetAcera, Altus
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

(climbing)

38 mph

Althea 3

35 mph

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Sizing
XS

4'9" – 5'3"

SM

5'1" – 5'7"

MD

5'5" – 5'10"

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Specs
Build
Frame

Althea, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, 1-1/2" to 1-1/8" tapered head tube

Fork

SR Suntour NEX w/ lockout, 50mm, 1-1/8" steerer (S, M) / SR Suntour M3030, Lockout, 63mm, 1-1/8" steerer (XS only)

Travel50mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Tange Cartridge

Headset

VP Si 1-1/2"- 1-1/8"

Stem

Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 12°

Handlebar

Cannondale C4, 6061 double-butted, 12mm rise, 660mm

Saddle

Cannondale Women's CX Ergo

Seatpost

Alloy Micro Adjust

TypeRigid

Pedals

Cannondale Fitness Reinforced Composite

Grips

Cannondale Ergo Performance Women's, Lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Acera

Front Derailleur

Shimano Altus 31.8 clamp

Crank

SR Suntour XCE, 48/38/28

Shifters

Shimano M310 Rapidfire Plus, 3x8

Cassette

Sunrace 11-32, 8-speed

Chain

KMC Z8.1, 8-speed

Brakes

Tektro M285 hydro disc, 160/160mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro M285 hydro disc

Wheels
Rims

DC 3.0, double wall w/eyelet, 32h

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

Alloy Disc, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h

Rear Hub

Alloy Disc, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h

Tires

Kenda Happy Medium, 700 x 35c (S, M) / Schwalbe G-One, 650 x 38c (XS only)

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