Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $1,250
    $1,400
    $2,300
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $1

    At

    $1

    At

    Category
    HybridHybridHybrid
    5.0
    5.8
    8.2
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    650b650b650b
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    microSHIFT MezzomicroSHIFT Mezzo, ShimanoAlfine, Gates CDX
    Drivetrain
    2 × 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 with hydraulic disc brakes. 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 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

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

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    ColorMatte Black

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

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    ColorMatte Black

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

    BB StandardBSA, Threaded

    ColorMatte Black

    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, sealed

    Cartridge, sealed

    Thun Zumba

    Headset

    Semi-Integrated

    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, 680mm

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

    Saddle

    Cannondale Urban

    Cannondale Urban

    Fabric Scoop Radius Elite, cro-mo rails

    Seatpost

    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

    microSHIFT RDM36L

    microSHIFT M36L

    Front Derailleur

    microSHIFT Dual Pull Compact, Steel Cage, Steel Band Clamp

    microSHIFT Dual Pull Compact, Steel Cage, Steel Band Clamp

    Crank

    Prowheel, 48-32

    Shimano MT210, 46/30

    Gates S150, Gates Belt Drive CDX sprocket 46T

    Shifters

    microSHIFT TS39-28

    microSHIFT, 9-speed

    Shimano Alfine Rapidfire, 8-speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 11-32, 9-speed

    Gates, CDX, 22T

    Chain

    KMC Z8, 8-speed

    KMC Z9, 9-speed

    Gates Carbon Drive, CDX Centertrack, 113T

    Brakes

    Tektro M275 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm rotors

    Tektro M275 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm rotors

    Shimano MT400 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT26/RT30 rotors

    Brake Levers

    Tektro hydraulic disc

    Tektro hydraulic disc

    Shimano MT401 hydraulic 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

    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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