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    MSRP
    $2,100
    $3,360
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $1

    At

    Category
    FatFat
    Weight
    31.9 lbs31.9 lbs
    3.4
    5.4
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Cannondale Lefty Olaf
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″26″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    SLXGX Eagle, NX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 12
    Suspension
    RigidHardtail
    Front Travel
    -100mm
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    cannondale.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale Fat CAAD 2 and Cannondale Fat CAAD 1 are both 26″ aluminum frame fat bikes. The Fat CAAD 1 has a dropper post, better components, a better fork, and a 1 × 12 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Fat CAAD 2
    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)

    21 mph

    Fat CAAD 2

    23 mph

    Fat CAAD 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

    Fat CAAD, SmartForm C1 Alloy, 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

    Travel100mm

    Lefty Olaf Alloy, 2Spring, 100mm, PBR Isolated Damper with Fat tune, 60mm offset

    Travel100mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Cannondale BB30XL

    Cannondale BB30XL

    Headset

    Tange Seiki 1-1/8 to 1-1/2", integrated

    Cannondale HeadShok Si

    Stem

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

    Cannondale C3, 3D Forged 6061 Alloy, 1.5", 31.8, 6°, 60mm

    Handlebar

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

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

    Saddle

    Cannondale Stage 3

    Fabric Scoop Shallow Elite, cro-mo rails

    Seatpost

    Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm

    TranzX Dropper Post, 31.6, 120mm drop, internal routing

    Pedals

    Not Included

    Not Included

    Grips

    Cannondale Dual-Density

    Cannondale Locking Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX M7000 Shadow Plus, 11-speed

    SRAM GX Eagle

    Crank

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

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

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX M7000, 11-speed

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 11-46, 11-speed

    SRAM PG-1230, NX Eagle, 10-50, 12-speed

    Chain

    KMC X11, 11-speed

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    Brakes

    SRAM Level hydro disc, 180/160mm Centerline rotors

    SRAM Guide T hydro disc, 180/160mm Centerline Rotors

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Level hydro disc

    SRAM Guide T hydro disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Sun Ringle Mulefü​​t 80 SL, tubeless ready

    Sun Ringle Mulefü​​t 80 SL, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    DT Swiss Competition

    Front Hub

    Sun Ringle SRC 15x150 front, 12x197 rear

    Lefty 73 front, Sun Ringle SRC 12x197 rear

    Rear Hub

    Sun Ringle SRC 15x150 front, 12x197 rear

    Lefty 73 front, Sun Ringle SRC 12x197 rear

    Tires

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

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

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