2019 Cannondale

Bad Boy 3

A 650b aluminum frame hybrid bike with modest components and mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$850
Weight27.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
Wheels650b Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetAltus, Suntour
BrakesMechanical Disc
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Gearing

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)

36 mph

Bad Boy 3

35 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
Canadian Cycling Magazine
Cannondale's 2017 Bad Boy urban commuter

Mar 2017 · Canadian Cycling Magazine

A sharp looking bike for trips around the city with integrated lights and room for big tires

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Cycling Weekly
Cannondale Bad Boy 4

Sep 2016 · Henry Robertshaw

We put Cannondale's cheapest hybrid bike through its paces

Highs
  • Fast, comfortable ride

  • Good choice of tyres

  • Stealth look

  • Good price

Lows
  • Big jumps between gears

  • Very wide handlebars

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Bad Boy, SmartForm C2 Alloy, integrated Urban Armor bumper, BSA, 1-1/8" headtube

BB StandardBSA, Threaded

Fork

Lefty Rigid, 1-1/8" steerer

Shock

none

Bottom Bracket

Sealed Cartridge

Headset

FSA Cartridge Bearing

Stem

Bad Boy, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 60mm

Handlebar

Cannondale C4 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 18mm rise, 8° back, 4° up, 680mm

Saddle

Cannondale Urban

Seatpost

Bad Boy Alloy, 31.6 x 350mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Cannondale Urban Pedal

Grips

Fabric Silicone Cell

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Altus

Front Derailleur

Shimano Altus, 31.8 clamp

Crank

SR Suntour, 48/36/26

Shifters

Shimano Altus, 3x9

Cassette

Sunrace, 11-32, 9-speed

Chain

KMC X9, 9-speed

Brakes

Promax cable actuated disc, 160/160mm

TypeMechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Promax cable disc lever

Wheels
Rims

Bad Boy C2, 650b, double wall

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

Lefty 50 front, Formula Disc QR rear

Rear Hub

Lefty 50 front, Formula Disc QR rear

Tires

WTB Byway, 650b x 40c

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