City & Commuter · Non-electric
2005 Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra
- Not published
- Original MSRP
- Not documented
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra and 2007 Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra.
- Gearing
2005 Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra has a 15% lower climbing ratio than 2007 Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.76:1Highest4.36:1Total range571%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×28; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2005 Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra
2007 Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra
Overview
Model Year
2005
2007
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Bad Boy Ultra
Bad Boy Ultra
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Comfort/commuter
Original MSRP
Not documented
$1,299.99
Colors
—
Jet Black
Sizes
—
S, M, L, XL, petite
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Aluminum
Cannondale Furio Disc
Fork
Headshok Super Fatty Ultra DL
Cannondale HeadShok Super Fatty Ultra DLR, 80mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, unicrown crown
Aluminum, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Shimano mix
Shifters
SRAM X-7 trigger
SRAM X.7 Trigger
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X-7
SRAM X.7
Crankset
TruVativ Firex SL, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano FC-M470, 26/36/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ GIGA pipe SL
Shimano Octalink
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano, 1/2" x 3/23"
Shimano 9 speed
Pedals
Cannondale Octopus
Wellgo
Brakes
Brakes
Avid BB-7 disc front/Avid BB7 Disc rear brakes, Cannondale Fire levers
Avid BB-5 disc front/Avid BB-5 disc rear brakes, Cannondale Fire levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Cannondale HeadShok Si
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Handlebar
Cannondale Earth
Cannondale C3
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Cannondale Holy HeadShok
Cannondale XC3 HeadShok
Saddle
Selle Royal Viper
Selle Royal Viper
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-248D
Cannondale Alloy
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Cannondale Fire Disc
Shimano M475
Rims
Mavic CXP22, 32-hole
Sun DS-2 Bad Boy, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Swiss stainless steel
DT Swiss Champion
Front Tire
700 x 23c Hutchinson Flash
700 x 28c Continental Sport Contact
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.