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    MSRP
    $700
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    Fitness
    Weight
    24.3 lbs
    3.6
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Suntour NEX
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Altus, Tourney
    Drivetrain
    2 × 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 mid-range 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)

    36 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

    SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, 1-1/2" to 1-1/8" tapered headtube, internal cable routing, BSA threaded BB, rack/fender mounts, SAVE, 1-1/2" to 1-1/8" tapered headtube, Internal cable routing, BSA threaded BB, Rack/fender mounts

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    Fork

    SR Suntour NEX w/ lockout, 50mm, 1-1/8" steerer

    Bottom Bracket

    Cartridge square taper

    Headset

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

    Stem

    Cannondale 3 with Intellimount, alloy, 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

    6061 double-butted, 25mm rise, 680mm

    Saddle

    Cannondale Women's CX Ergo

    Seatpost

    6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm

    Pedals

    Cannondale Platform

    Grips

    Cannondale Fitness

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney, 31.8 clamp

    Crank

    Shimano Tourney, 46/30

    Shifters

    Shimano Easy Fire EF505, 2x8

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 11-34, 8-speed

    Chain

    KMC Z72, 8-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano MT200 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT10 rotors

    Brake Levers

    Shimano MT200 hydro disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Cannondale Disc, double wall w/eyelet, 32h

    Spokes

    Stainless steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Shimano QR

    Rear Hub

    Shimano QR

    Tires

    Kenda Piedmount, 700x40c

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