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    MSRP
    $2,000
    $2,100
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $1

    At

    Category
    FatFat
    Weight
    29.1 lbs
    3.5
    3.4
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″26″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SLXSLX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 11
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    cannondale.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale Fat CAAD 1 and Cannondale Fat CAAD 2 are both aluminum frame rigid fat bikes. The Fat CAAD 1 has 27.5″ aluminum wheels, better components, and higher gearing; while the Fat CAAD 2 has 26″ aluminum wheels.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Fat CAAD 1
    Other Fat bikes
    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)

    22 mph

    Fat CAAD 1

    21 mph

    Fat CAAD 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 C1 Alloy, BB30XL, SAVE, 1.5 Si head tube, BB30XL, SAVE, 1.5 Si head tube

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    Fat CAAD, SmartForm C1 Alloy, BB30XL, SAVE, 1.5 Si head tube

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    Fork

    Cannondale Fatty, Fat Rigid, 15x150mm, 1.5 tapered steerer, 55mm offset

    Cannondale Fatty, Fat Rigid, 15x150mm, 1.5 tapered steerer, 55mm offset

    Bottom Bracket

    Cannondale BB30XL

    Cannondale BB30XL

    Headset

    Tange Seiki, Integrated, 1-1/8"-1-1/2"

    Stem

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Cannondale C3, 3D Forged 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7°

    Handlebar

    Cannondale 3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 15mm rise, 8° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm

    Cannondale C3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 15mm rise, 8° sweep, 4° rise, 760mm

    Saddle

    Cannondale Stage 3

    Cannondale Stage 3

    Seatpost

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm

    Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm

    Pedals

    Not Included

    Grips

    Cannondale Locking Grips

    Cannondale Dual-Density

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX GS

    Shimano SLX M7000 Shadow Plus, 11-speed

    Crank

    Cannondale 1, BB30, Ai Offset SpideRing, X-Sync®, 30T

    Cannondale Si, BB30, Ai Offset SpideRing, X-Sync®, 30T

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX, 11-speed

    Shimano SLX M7000, 11-speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 11-46, 11-speed

    Sunrace, 11-46, 11-speed

    Chain

    KMC X11, 11-speed

    KMC X11, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Tektro 4-piston hydro disc, 180/160mm rotors

    SRAM Level hydro disc, 180/160mm Centerline rotors

    Brake Levers

    Tektro M745 hydro discc

    SRAM Level hydro disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Sun Ringle Mulefü​​t 80 SL, tubeless ready

    Sun Ringle Mulefü​​t 80 SL, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    (F) Sun Ringle SRC 15x150

    Sun Ringle SRC 15x150 front, 12x197 rear

    Rear Hub

    (R) Sun Ringle SRC 12x197

    Sun Ringle SRC 15x150 front, 12x197 rear

    Tires

    (F) Maxxis Minion FBF, 27.5 x 3.8", EXO, tubeless ready(R) Maxxis Minion FBR, 27.5 x 3.8", EXO, tubeless ready

    Maxxis Minion FBF 26 x 4.0" front, FBR 4.0" rear, EXO, tubeless ready

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