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    MSRP
    $685
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Fitness
    Weight
    29.5 lbs
    3.5
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Suntour NEX
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Acera, Altus
    Drivetrain
    3 × 8
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    50mm
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale Althea 3 is a 700c aluminum frame women’s fitness bike with modest components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Althea 3
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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)

    38 mph

    Althea 3

    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

    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)

    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

    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

    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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