Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $850
    $1,050
    $1,950
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $1

    At

    $1

    At

    Category
    HybridHybridHybrid
    Weight
    27.0 lbs26.8 lbs26.8 lbs
    3.5
    5.9
    8.2
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    650b650b650b
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Altus, SuntourAcera, AltusAlfine, Gates
    Drivetrain
    3 × 93 × 9Belt Drive, Internally Geared Hub
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    cannondale.com

    cannondale.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale Bad Boy 3, Cannondale Bad Boy 2, and Cannondale Bad Boy 1 are all 650b aluminum frame hybrid bikes. The Bad Boy 1 has better components.
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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

    Bad Boy 3

    36 mph

    Bad Boy 2

    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

    Bad Boy, SmartForm C2 Alloy, integrated Urban Armor bumper, BSA, 1-1/8" headtube

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    Bad Boy OPI, SmartForm C1 Alloy, integrated Urban Armor bumper, BSA, 1-1/8" headtube

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    Bad Boy OPI, SmartForm C1 Alloy, integrated Urban Armor bumper, BSA, 1-1/8" headtube, sliding dropout

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    Fork

    Lefty Rigid, 1-1/8" steerer

    Lefty LightPipe rigid, integrated SuperNova LED lightstrip, USB rechargeable battery, 1-1/8" steerer

    Lefty LightPipe rigid, integrated SuperNova LED lightstrip, USB rechargeable battery, 1-1/8" steerer

    Shock

    none

    none

    none

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Cartridge

    Sealed Cartridge

    FSA MegaExo

    Headset

    FSA Cartridge Bearing

    FSA Cartridge Bearing

    FSA Cartridge Bearing

    Stem

    Bad Boy, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 60mm

    Bad Boy, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 60mm

    Bad Boy Si, integrated sandwich stem, 65mm

    Handlebar

    Cannondale C4 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 18mm rise, 8° back, 4° up, 680mm

    Cannondale C4 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 18mm rise, 8° back, 4° up, 680mm

    Cannondale C4 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 18mm rise, 8° back, 4° up, 720mm

    Saddle

    Cannondale Urban

    Fabric Scoop Radius Sport, steel rails

    Fabric Scoop Radius Elite, cro-mo rails

    Seatpost

    Bad Boy Alloy, 31.6 x 350mm

    LightSkin w/ integrated rear LED light, 31.6, USB Rechargeable

    LightSkin w/ integrated rear LED light, 31.6, USB Rechargeable

    Pedals

    Cannondale Urban Pedal

    Cannondale Urban Pedal

    Cannondale Urban Pedal

    Grips

    Fabric Silicone Cell

    Fabric Silicone Cell

    Fabric Silicone Cell

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus

    Shimano Acera, 9-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Altus, 31.8 clamp

    Shimano Altus, 31.8 clamp, 3-speed

    Crank

    SR Suntour, 48/36/26

    SR Suntour, 48/36/26

    FSA Comet, Gates Belt Drive sprocket 46T

    Shifters

    Shimano Altus, 3x9

    Shimano Altus, 3x9

    Shimano Alfine Rapidfire, 8-speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 11-32, 9-speed

    Sunrace, 11-32, 9-speed

    Gates rear sprocket, 22T

    Chain

    KMC X9, 9-speed

    KMC Z99, 9-speed

    Gates Carbon Drive, CDX Centertrack, 113T

    Brakes

    Promax cable actuated disc, 160/160mm

    Tektro M285 hydro disc, 160/160mm

    Shimano M396 hydro disc, 160/160mm

    Brake Levers

    Promax cable disc lever

    Tektro M285 hydro disc

    Shimano M396 hydro disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Bad Boy C2, 650b, double wall

    Bad Boy C2, 650b, double wall

    Bad Boy C1, 650b, double wall w/eyelets

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Lefty 50 front, Formula Disc QR rear

    Lefty 50 front, Formula Disc QR rear

    Lefty 50 front, Shimano Alfine 8-speed internal rear

    Rear Hub

    Lefty 50 front, Formula Disc QR rear

    Lefty 50 front, Formula Disc QR rear

    Lefty 50 front, Shimano Alfine 8-speed internal rear

    Tires

    WTB Byway, 650b x 40c

    WTB Byway, 650b x 40c

    WTB Byway, 650b x 40c

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