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    $550
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    Category
    FitnessFitnessFitnessFitness
    Weight
    29.8 lbs24.3 lbs26.0 lbs25.6 lbs
    3.0
    3.6
    3.7
    5.3
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour NEXSuntour NEXSuntour NCXSuntour NCX
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c700c
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    TourneyAltus, TourneyAcera, ShimanoXT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    3 × 72 × 82 × 91 × 11
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    50mm50mm50mm50mm
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    cannondale.com

    cannondale.com

    cannondale.com

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    Accessories
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Althea 4
    Althea 3
    Althea 2
    Althea 1
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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)

    30 mph

    Althea 4

    36 mph

    Althea 3

    36 mph

    Althea 2

    30 mph

    Althea 1

    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

    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

    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

    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/ rebound adjust, 50mm, 1-1/8” steerer

    Travel50mm

    Spring TypeCoil

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

    Travel50mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    SR Suntour NCX w/ lockout, 50mm, 1-1/2"- 1-1/8" tapered steerer

    Travel50mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    SR Suntour NCX w/ lockout, 50mm, 1-1/2"- 1-1/8" tapered steerer

    Travel50mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Cartridge square taper

    Cartridge square taper

    Shimano MT210

    FSA MegaExo

    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"

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

    Stem

    6061 Alloy, 31.8, 8°

    Cannondale 3 with Intellimount, alloy, 31.8mm clamp

    Cannondale 3 with Intellimount, alloy, 31.8mm clamp

    Cannondale 3 with Intellimount, alloy, 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

    6061 double-butted, 25mm rise, 680mm

    6061 double-butted, 25mm rise, 680mm

    6061 double-butted, 25mm rise, 680mm

    Cannondale 3, 6061 double-butted, 20mm rise, 9° back, 680mm

    Saddle

    Cannondale Women's CX Ergo

    Cannondale Women's CX Ergo

    Cannondale Women's CX Ergo

    Cannondale Women's CX Ergo

    Seatpost

    6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm

    6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm

    6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm

    Pedals

    Cannondale Platform

    Cannondale Platform

    Cannondale Platform

    Cannondale Platform

    Grips

    Cannondale Fitness

    Cannondale Fitness

    Cannondale Low-Profile Locking Grips

    Cannondale Low-Profile Locking Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney

    Shimano Altus

    Shimano Acera

    Shimano Deore XT

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney, 31.8mm clamp

    Shimano Tourney, 31.8 clamp

    Shimano Acera, 31.8mm clamp

    Crank

    Shimano Tourney, 48/38/28

    Shimano Tourney, 46/30

    Shimano MT210, 46/30

    FSA V-Drive, MegaExo, 38T

    Shifters

    Shimano Easy Fire EF41, 3x7

    Shimano Easy Fire EF505, 2x8

    Shimano Acera, 2x9

    Shimano SLX, 11-speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 14-34, 7-speed

    Sunrace, 11-34, 8-speed

    Sunrace, 11-34, 9-speed

    Sunrace, 11-42, 11-speed

    Chain

    KMC Z51, 7-speed

    KMC Z72, 8-speed

    KMC Z9, 9-speed

    KMC X11, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Tektro mechanical disc, 160/160mm rotors

    Shimano MT200 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT10 rotors

    Shimano MT200 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT10 rotors

    Shimano MT400 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT54 rotors

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Easy Fire EF41

    Shimano MT200 hydro disc

    Shimano MT200 hydro disc

    Shimano MT400 hydro disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Cannondale Disc, double wall w/eyelet, 32h

    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

    Stainless steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula QR

    Shimano QR

    Shimano MT200

    Shimano XT

    Rear Hub

    Formula QR

    Shimano QR

    Shimano QR

    Shimano XT, QR

    Tires

    Kenda Piedmont, 700x40c

    Kenda Piedmount, 700x40c

    Kenda Piedmont, 700x40c

    Kenda Piedmount, 700x40c

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