Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $950
    $1,150
    $2,000
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $1

    At

    $1

    At

    Category
    HybridHybridHybrid
    2.7
    3.5
    8.2
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    650b650b650b
    Brakes
    RimRimHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Altus, TourneyAltus, AceraAlfine, Gates CDX
    Drivetrain
    2 × 82 × 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)

    34 mph

    Bad Boy 3

    34 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 OPI, SmartForm C1 Alloy, integrated Urban Armor bumper, BSA, 1-1/8" headtube, SmartForm C2 Alloy, Integrated Urban Armor bumper, BSA threaded BB, 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

    SmartForm C1 Alloy OPI, integrated Urban Armor bumper, BSA threaded BB, 1-1/8" headtube, sliding dropout, Integrated Urban Armor bumper, BSA threaded BB, 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

    Bottom Bracket

    Cartridge, square taper

    BSA, threaded

    Thun Zumba

    Headset

    Tange Semi-Integrated

    Tange Semi-Integrated

    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

    6061 double-butted, 25mm rise, 680mm

    Cannondale 3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 18mm rise, 8° back, 4° up, 6mm

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

    Saddle

    Cannondale Urban

    Cannondale Urban

    Fabric Scoop Radius Elite, cro-mo rails

    Seatpost

    6061 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

    Cannondale Comfort

    Cannondale Comfort

    Fabric Silicone Cell

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus, RD-M310

    Shimano Altus

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney, 34.9mm clamp

    Shimano Acera, 31.8mm clamp

    Crank

    Shimano Tourney, 46/30

    Shimano MT210, 46/30

    Gates S150, Gates Belt Drive CDX sprocket 46T

    Shifters

    Shimano Easy Fire EF505, 2x8

    Shimano Altus, 2x9

    Shimano Alfine Rapidfire, 8-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano HG41, 11-31, 8-speed

    Sunrace, 11-32, 9-speed

    Gates rear sprocket, 22T

    Chain

    KMC X8, 8-speed

    KMC Z9, 9-speed

    Gates Carbon Drive, CDX Centertrack, 113T

    Brakes

    Rim

    Rim

    Shimano MT400 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT26 rotors

    Brake Levers

    Shimano MT200 hydro disc

    Shimano MT200 hydro disc

    Shimano MT400 hydro disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Cannondale, double wall, 32h

    Cannondale, double wall, 32h

    Cannondale, double wall w/eyelets, 32h

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel 14g

    Stainless Steel 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Lefty 50 front

    Lefty 50 front

    Lefty 50 front

    Rear Hub

    Formula DC-1422 QR

    Formula DC-1422, QR

    (F) Lefty 50 front / (R) 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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