2019 Cannondale

Fat CAAD 1

A 26″ aluminum frame hardtail fat bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$3,360
Weight31.9 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkCannondale Lefty Olaf
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, NX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

23 mph

Fat CAAD 1

23 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
Singletrack World
First Date: Cannondale Fat Caad

Oct 2016 · David Gould

A fat bike with a lefty fork? Really?

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MTBR
First Look: Cannondale’s 2016 Fat CAAD fat bike

Oct 2015

Cannondale brings respected aluminum frame to the dirt side to produce a fun and nimble ride with the narrowest Q-factor of any fat bike on the market. - Mtbr.com

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Fat CAAD, SmartForm C1 Alloy, BB30XL, SAVE, 1.5 Si head tube

BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

Fork

Lefty Olaf Alloy, 2Spring, 100mm, PBR Isolated Damper with Fat tune, 60mm offset

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

Cannondale BB30XL

Headset

Cannondale HeadShok Si

Stem

Cannondale C3, 3D Forged 6061 Alloy, 1.5", 31.8, 6°, 60mm

Handlebar

Cannondale C3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 15mm rise, 8° sweep, 4° rise, 760mm

Saddle

Fabric Scoop Shallow Elite, cro-mo rails

Seatpost

TranzX Dropper Post, 31.6, 120mm drop, internal routing

TypeDropper

Pedals

Not Included

Grips

Cannondale Locking Grips

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle

Crank

Cannondale Si, BB30, Ai Offset SpideRing, X-Sync®, 30T

Shifters

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM PG-1230, NX Eagle, 10-50, 12-speed

Chain

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Brakes

SRAM Guide T hydro disc, 180/160mm Centerline Rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Guide T hydro disc

Wheels
Rims

Sun Ringle Mulefü​​t 80 SL, tubeless ready

Spokes

DT Swiss Competition

Front Hub

Lefty 73 front, Sun Ringle SRC 12x197 rear

Rear Hub

Lefty 73 front, Sun Ringle SRC 12x197 rear

Tires

Maxxis Minion FBF 26 x 4.0" front, FBR 4.0" rear, EXO, tubeless ready

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