Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $980
    $1,190
    $1,410
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    $1

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    $1

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    Category
    TrailTrailTrail
    3.4
    4.1
    4.2
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCR (coil)RockShox Recon Silver RL (air)RockShox Recon Silver RL (air)
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    27.5″27.5″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Deore, AltusSLX, DeoreNX, GX
    Drivetrain
    2 × 92 × 101 × 11
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    120mm120mm120mm
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    cannondale.com

    cannondale.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale Cujo 3, Cannondale Cujo 2, and Cannondale Cujo 1 are all 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bikes. The Cujo 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)

    27 mph

    Cujo 3

    27 mph

    Cujo 2

    22 mph

    Cujo 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

    Cujo 27+ , SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, Tapered head tube

    Cujo 27+ , SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, Tapered head tube

    Cujo 27+ , SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, Tapered head tube

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCR LO Boost 27+, 120mm travel, 15mm thru axle, Tapered Alloy Steerer, External Lockout, Coil Spring

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Recon Silver RL Boost 27+, 120mm, 110x15mm Maxle Lite,Tapered Alloy Steerer, 51mm offset, External Lockout and Rebound, Solo Air

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Recon Silver RL Boost 27+, 120mm, 110x15mm Maxle Lite,Tapered Alloy Steerer, 51mm offset, External Lockout and Rebound, Solo Air

    Travel120mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA Cartridge

    FSA MegaExo Boost

    FSA MegaExo Boost

    Headset

    Tange Seiki Semi-Integrated Tapered

    Tange Seiki Semi-Integrated Tapered

    Tange Seiki Semi-Integrated Tapered

    Stem

    Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 5 deg.

    Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 60mm

    Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 60mm

    Handlebar

    Cannondale C3 riser, Alloy, 4 degree upsweep, 9 degree backsweep, 760x15mm

    Cannondale C3 riser, Alloy, 4 degree upsweep, 9 degree backsweep, 760x15mm

    Cannondale C3 riser, Alloy, 4 degree upsweep, 9 degree backsweep, 760x15mm

    Saddle

    Cannondale Stage 3

    Cannondale Stage 3

    Cannondale Stage 3

    Seatpost

    Cannondale C3, 6061 alloy, 27.2x350mm (S,M) 400mm (L,X)

    Cannondale C3, 6061 alloy, 27.2x350mm (S,M) 400mm (L,X)

    Cannondale C3, 6061 alloy, 27.2x350mm (S,M) 400mm (L,X)

    Pedals

    Cannondale Platform

    Cannondale Platform

    Cannondale Platform

    Grips

    Cannondale MTB

    Cannondale Locking Grips

    Cannondale Locking Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore, 9-speed

    Shimano SLX, 10-speed

    SRAM NX, 11-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Altus, 2x9

    Shimano Deore

    Crank

    FSA Alpha Drive Boost 36x24t

    FSA Comet MegaExo Boost 36x22t

    FSA Comet MegaExo Boost w/ 30T Megatooth narrow/wide chainring

    Shifters

    MicroShift Direct Mount 2x

    Shimano Deore, 2x10

    SRAM GX1, 11-speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace 11-34 9-speed

    Sunrace 10-speed, 11-36t

    SRAM NX, 11-42, 11-speed

    Chain

    KMC X9 9-speed

    KMC X10 10-speed

    SRAM PC-1110, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc, 180/160mm

    Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc, 180/160mm

    Shimano Deore hydraulic disc, 180/160mm

    Brake Levers

    Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc

    Tektro Auriga hydraulic disc

    Shimano Deore

    Wheels
    Rims

    Cannondale Beast, 27.5x40mm inner, tubeless ready

    Cannondale Beast, 27.5x40mm inner, tubeless ready

    Cannondale Beast, 27.5x40mm inner, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    Stainless, 14g

    Stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula 110x15 front, Boost QR 141x9mm with HG driver rear

    Formula 110x15 front, Boost QR 141x9mm with HG driver rear

    Formula 110x15 front, Boost QR 141x9mm with HG driver rear

    Rear Hub

    Formula 110x15 front, Boost QR 141x9mm with HG driver rear

    Formula 110x15 front, Boost QR 141x9mm with HG driver rear

    Formula 110x15 front, Boost QR 141x9mm with HG driver rear

    Tires

    Kenda 27x3.0" MTB

    WTB Ranger Comp, DNA Compound, 27.5x3.0"

    WTB Ranger Comp, DNA Compound, 27.5x3.0"

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