MSRP | $685 | $900 | $1,150 |
|---|---|---|---|
Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Fitness | Fitness | Fitness |
Weight | 29.5 lbs | 26.2 lbs | 25.2 lbs |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Suntour NEX | Suntour NCX | Suntour NCX |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Acera, Altus | Deore, Acera | GX, NX |
Drivetrain | 3 × 8 | 2 × 9 | 1 × 11 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm |
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Summary | The Cannondale Althea 3, Cannondale Althea 2, and Cannondale Althea 1 are all 700c aluminum frame women’s fitness bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Althea 1 has better components. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | Althea, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, 1-1/2" to 1-1/8" tapered head tube | Althea, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, 1-1/2" to 1-1/8" tapered head tube | 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) Travel: 50mm Spring Type: Coil | SR Suntour NCX, 1-1/2"- 1-1/8" tapered, Lockout, 50mm (S, M) / SR Suntour M3030, Lockout, 63mm (XS only) Travel: 50mm Spring Type: Coil | SR Suntour NCX, 1-1/2"- 1-1/8" tapered, Lockout, 50mm (S, M) / SR Suntour M3030, Lockout, 63mm (XS only) Travel: 50mm Spring Type: Coil |
Bottom Bracket | Tange Cartridge | FSA Cartridge | SRAM GXP |
Headset | VP Si 1-1/2"- 1-1/8" | VP Si 1-1/2"- 1-1/8" | VP Si 1-1/2"- 1-1/8" |
Stem | Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 12° | Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 12° | Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 12° |
Handlebar | Cannondale C4, 6061 double-butted, 12mm rise, 660mm | Cannondale C4, 6061 double-butted, 12mm rise, 660mm | Cannondale C4, 6061 double-butted, 12mm rise, 660mm |
Saddle | Cannondale Women's CX Ergo | Cannondale Women's CX Ergo | Cannondale Women's CX Ergo |
Seatpost | Alloy Micro Adjust | Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm | Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm |
Pedals | Cannondale Fitness Reinforced Composite | Cannondale Fitness Reinforced Composite | Cannondale Fitness Reinforced Composite |
Grips | Cannondale Ergo Performance Women's, Lock-on | Cannondale Ergo Performance Women's, Lock-on | Cannondale Ergo Performance Women's, Lock-on |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Acera | Shimano Deore | SRAM GX, Long cage |
|---|---|---|---|
Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus 31.8 clamp | Shimano Acera 31.8 clamp | |
Crank | SR Suntour XCE, 48/38/28 | FSA Tempo Adventure, 46/36 | SRAM NX, 32T |
Shifters | Shimano M310 Rapidfire Plus, 3x8 | Shimano Alivio, 2x9 | SRAM NX, 11-speed |
Cassette | Sunrace 11-32, 8-speed | Shimano Alivio 11-34, 9-speed | SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, 11-speed |
Chain | KMC Z8.1, 8-speed | KMC Z99, 9-speed | SRAM PC-1110, 11-speed |
Brakes | Tektro M285 hydro disc, 160/160mm | Shimano M315 hydro disc, 160/160mm | Shimano M396 hydro disc, 160/160mm |
Brake Levers | Tektro M285 hydro disc | Shimano M315 hydro disc | Shimano M396 hydro disc |
Rims | DC 3.0, double wall w/eyelet, 32h | DC 3.0, double wall w/eyelet, 32h | DC 3.0, double wall w/eyelet, 32h |
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Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g | Stainless Steel, 14g | Stainless Steel, 14g |
Front Hub | Alloy Disc, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h | Alloy Disc, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h | Alloy Disc, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h |
Rear Hub | Alloy Disc, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h | Alloy Disc, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h | 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) | Kenda Happy Medium, 700 x 35c (S, M) / Schwalbe G-One, 650 x 38c (XS only) | Kenda Happy Medium, 700 x 35c (S, M) / Schwalbe G-One, 650 x 38c (XS only) |