Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $720
    $825
    $1,000
    $1,150
    $1,365
    $1,575
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountryCrosscountry
    3.2
    3.2
    3.9
    4.0
    4.6
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCM (coil)Suntour XCM (coil)RockShox (coil)RockShox 30 Silver TK (coil)RockShox Judy Silver TK (air)RockShox Judy Gold RL (air)
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    27.5″ / 29″29″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″27.5″ / 29″29″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Altus, microSHIFTAcera, microSHIFTDeore, FSASLX, FSASLX, FSAXT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    2 × 92 × 91 × 101 × 111 × 111 × 11
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtailHardtailHardtailHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm100mm100mm100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Trail 7
    Trail 6
    Trail 5
    Trail 4
    Trail 3
    Trail 2
    Other Crosscountry 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)

    28 mph

    Trail 7

    28 mph

    Trail 6

    24 mph

    Trail 5

    24 mph

    Trail 4

    24 mph

    Trail 3

    24 mph

    Trail 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

    Trail, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, 1-1/8” head tube

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Trail, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, 1-1/8” head tube

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Trail, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, 1-1/8” head tube

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Trail, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, 1-1/8” head tube

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Trail, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, BOOST spacing, Tapered Headtube, Flat Mount Rear Brake, Internal Cable Routing

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Trail, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, BOOST spacing, Tapered Headtube, Flat Mount Rear Brake, Internal Cable Routing

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCM, 100mm, Coil, 51mm offset

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    SR Suntour XCM-RL, 100mm, hydraulic cable actuated lockout, Coil, 51mm Offset

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    RockShox XC30 TK, 100mm, Rebound, Coil, 42mm offset

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    RockShox 30 Silver TK, 100mm, Coil, 42mm offset

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    RockShox Judy Silver TK, 100mm, Solo Air, 15x110, 42mm offset (27.5") 51mm offset (29")

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    RockShox Judy Gold RL, 100mm, Fast Black Uppers, Solo Air, 15x110, tapered steerer, 42mm offset (27.5") 51mm offset (29")

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Shock

    none

    Spring TypeCoil

    none

    Spring TypeCoil

    none

    Spring TypeCoil

    none

    Spring TypeCoil

    none

    Spring TypeCoil

    none

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Bearing BSA

    Sealed Bearing BSA

    Sealed Bearing BSA

    FSA MegaExo

    FSA MegaExo

    FSA MegaExo

    Headset

    Sealed Semi Integrated, 1-1/8 reducer

    Sealed Semi Integrated, 1-1/8 reducer

    Semi Integrated, 1-1/8 reducer

    Semi Integrated, 1-1/8 reducer

    Semi Integrated, 1-1/8 reducer

    Sealed Semi Integrated

    Stem

    Cannondale C4, 3D Forged 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7°

    Cannondale C4, 3D Forged 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7°

    Cannondale C4, 3D Forged 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7°

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

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

    Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 5°

    Handlebar

    Cannondale C4 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 6° rise, 720mm

    Cannondale C4 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 6° rise, 720mm

    Cannondale C3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 15mm rise, 8° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm

    Cannondale C3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 15mm rise, 8° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm

    Cannondale C3 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

    Cannondale Stage 3

    Cannondale Stage 3

    Cannondale Stage 3

    Cannondale Stage 3

    Seatpost

    Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm

    Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm

    Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 350mm

    Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 350mm

    Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 350mm

    Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 350/400mm

    Pedals

    Cannondale Platform

    Cannondale Platform

    Cannondale Platform

    Cannondale Platform

    Cannondale Platform

    Not Included

    Grips

    Cannondale Dual-Density

    Cannondale Dual-Density

    Cannondale Dual-Density

    Cannondale Dual-Density

    Cannondale Locking Grips

    Cannondale Locking Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus

    Shimano Acera

    Shimano Deore

    Shimano SLX GS, 11-speed

    Shimano SLX

    Shimano XT, Shadow Plus

    Front Derailleur

    MicroShift Direct Mount

    MicroShift Direct Mount

    Crank

    FSA Comet, Alpha Drive, 36/22

    FSA Comet, Alpha Drive, 36/22

    FSA Alpha Drive, 30T

    FSA Gamma Pro, 30T

    FSA Comet, 30T

    FSA Comet MegaExo, 30T

    Shifters

    Shimano Easy Fire EF505, 2x9

    Shimano Altus, 2x9

    Shimano Deore, 10-speed

    Shimano SLX, 11-speed

    Shimano SLX, 11-speed

    Shimano SLX, 11-speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace, 11-36, 9-speed

    Sunrace, 11-36, 9-speed

    Sunrace, 11-42, 10-speed

    Sunrace, 11-42, 11-speed

    Sunrace, 11-46, 11-speed

    Sunrace, 11-46, 11-speed

    Chain

    KMC HG53, 9-speed

    KMC X9, 9-speed

    KMC X10, 10-speed

    KMC X11, 11-speed

    KMC X11, 11-speed

    KMC X11, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano MT200 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT26 rotors

    Shimano MT200 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT26 rotors

    Shimano MT200 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT26 rotors

    Shimano MT200 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT26 rotors

    Shimano MT400 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT26 rotors

    Shimano MT500 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT56 rotors

    Brake Levers

    Shimano MT200 hydro disc

    Shimano MT200 hydro disc

    Shimano MT200 hydro disc

    Shimano MT200 hydro disc

    Shimano MT400 hydro disc

    Shimano MT500 hydro disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB SX19, 32h

    WTB SX19, 32h

    WTB STX i23 TCS, 32h, tubeless ready

    WTB STX i23 TCS, 32h, tubeless ready

    WTB STX i23 TCS, 32h, tubeless ready

    WTB STX i23 TCS, 32h, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula QR front, Boost QR rear w/ HG driver

    Formula QR front, Boost QR rear w/ HG driver

    Formula QR front, Boost QR rear w/ HG driver

    Formula QR front, Boost QR rear w/ HG driver

    Formula 15x110 front, Boost QR rear w/ HG driver

    Formula 15x110 front, Boost QR rear w/ HG driver

    Rear Hub

    Formula QR front, Boost QR rear w/ HG driver

    Formula QR front, Boost QR rear w/ HG driver

    Formula QR front, Boost QR rear w/ HG driver

    Formula QR front, Boost QR rear w/ HG driver

    Formula 15x110 front, Boost QR rear w/ HG driver

    Formula 15x110 front, Boost QR rear w/ HG driver

    Tires

    WTB Ranger Comp, 27.5/29 x 2.25" DNA Compound

    WTB Ranger Comp, 27.5/29 x 2.25" DNA Compound

    WTB Ranger Comp, 27.5/29 x 2.25" DNA Compound

    WTB Ranger Comp, 27.5/29 x 2.25" DNA Compound

    WTB Ranger Comp, 27.5/29 x 2.25" DNA Compound

    WTB Ranger Comp, 27.5/29 x 2.25" DNA Compound

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