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    MSRP
    $750$960$1,175
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    Category
    HybridHybridHybrid
    3.4
    5.5
    5.5
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour NEXSuntour NEXSuntour NEX
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    650b650b650b
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    microSHIFTmicroSHIFT AcolytemicroSHIFT Acolyte
    Drivetrain
    1 × 71 × 81 × 8
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    50mm50mm50mm
    Seatpost
    RigidSuspensionSuspension
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    cannondale.com

    cannondale.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale Adventure 2, Cannondale Adventure 1, and Cannondale Adventure EQ are all 650b aluminum frame hybrid bikes. The Adventure 2 has a rigid seatpost and higher gearing.
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    Gear Range

    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)

    28 mph

    2021 Adventure 2

    26 mph

    2022 Adventure 1

    26 mph

    2022 Adventure EQ

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    SmartForm C3 Alloy, SAVE, low-step thru, tapered head tube, Straightshot hidden cable routing, disc brakes, rack/fender mounts

    ColorsAbyss Blue; Lavender; Black Pearl

    SmartForm C3 Alloy, SAVE, low-step thru, tapered head tube, Straightshot hidden cable routing, disc brakes, rack/fender mounts

    ColorsAbyss Blue; Lavender; Black Pearl

    SmartForm C3 Alloy, SAVE, low-step thru, tapered head tube, Straightshot hidden cable routing, disc brakes, rack/fender mounts

    ColorsAbyss Blue; Lavender; Black Pearl

    Fork

    Suntour NEX-E25, 50mm travel, coil , custom crown, 1 1/8" steerer

    Travel50mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Suntour NEX-E25, 50mm travel, coil, custom crown, 1-1/8" steerer

    Travel50mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Suntour NEX-E25, 50mm travel, coil, custom crown, 1 1/8" steerer

    Travel50mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Cartridge, square taper

    Cartridge, square taper

    Cartridge, square taper

    Headset

    Semi-Integrated, Tapered, 1-1/2"-1-1/8"

    Semi-Integrated, Tapered, 1.5"-1-1/8"

    Semi-Integrated, Tapered, 1.5"-1-1/8"

    Stem

    6061 Alloy, 31.8, 8°

    Promax A-headset Adjustable, 31.8

    90 degree rotatable, 31.8, 7°

    Handlebar

    Cannondale Riser, 6061 Alloy, 60mm rise, 15° back, 685mm

    Cannondale Riser, 6061 Alloy, 60mm rise, 15° back, 685mm

    Cannondale Riser, 6061 Alloy, 60mm rise, 15° back, 685mm

    Saddle

    Cannondale Ergo Comfort

    Cannondale Ergo Comfort

    Cannondale Ergo Comfort

    Seatpost

    Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm

    Suspension, 27.2x300mm

    Suspension, 27.2x300mm

    Pedals

    Cannondale Comfort

    Cannondale Comfort

    Reinforced folding nylon pedals

    Grips

    Cannondale Dual-Density

    Cannondale Dual-Density

    Cannondale Dual-Density

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    microSHIFT M26S

    microSHIFT Acolyte

    microSHIFT Acolyte

    Crank

    Prowheel, 38T

    Prowheel, 38T

    Prowheel, 38T

    Shifters

    microSHIFT MS25, 7-speed

    microSHIFT Acolyte, 8-speed

    microSHIFT Acolyte, 8-speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 11-34, 7-speed

    microSHIFT, 12-42, 8-speed

    microSHIFT, 12-42, 8-speed

    Chain

    KMC Z7, 7-speed

    KMC X8, 8-speed

    KMC X8, 8-speed

    Brakes

    Tektro Mechanical Disc, 160/160mm rotors

    Tektro M275 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm rotors

    Tektro M275 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm rotors

    Brake Levers

    Tektro 4 finger

    Tektro hydraulic disc

    Tektro hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Cannondale Disc, double wall w/eyelet, 32h

    Cannondale Disc, double wall w/eyelet, 32h

    Cannondale Disc, double wall w/eyelet, 32h

    Spokes

    Stainless steel, 14g

    Stainless steel, 14g

    Stainless steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    (F) Formula DC-1420, QR / (R) Formula DC-27A, QR

    (F) Formula DC-1420, QR / (R) Formula DC-1422, QR

    (F) Shimano Dynamo DH-3D37, QR / (R) Formula CL-1422, QR

    Rear Hub

    (F) Formula DC-1420, QR / (R) Formula DC-27A, QR

    (F) Formula DC-1420, QR / (R) Formula DC-1422, QR

    (F) Shimano Dynamo DH-3D37, QR / (R) Formula CL-1422, QR

    Tires

    Goodyear Transit Tour, 27.5 x 2.0"

    Goodyear Transit Tour, 27.5x2.0"

    Goodyear Transit Tour, 27.5x2.0"

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