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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2008 Cannondale 29'er 4 and 2009 Cannondale 29'er 4.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2008 Cannondale 29'er 444/32/22T · 11–34T · 9-speed
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.0 mphHighest gear31.2 mph

Uses front tire 29×2.3; rear size isn’t listed.

2009 Cannondale 29'er 444/32/22T · 11–34T · 9-speed
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.0 mphHighest gear30.9 mph

Uses front tire 29×2.2; 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
2008 Cannondale 29'er 4
2009 Cannondale 29'er 4
Overview
Model Year
2008
2009
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
29'er 4
29'er 4
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$999.99
$999.99
Colors
Jet Black
Jet Black
Sizes
M, L, XL
M, L, XL
Weight
30.6 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Caffeine Aluminum
Caffeine Aluminum
Fork
RockShox Dart 329, 80mm travel
RockShox Dart 329
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium
Single
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
SRAM X.5/mix
Shifters
SRAM X.5 Trigger
SRAM X.5 Trigger
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.5
SRAM X.5
Crankset
Shimano FCM-442-8, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano FC-M442, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-ES25
Shimano Octalink
BB Shell Width
68mm
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Cassette
Shimano HG-50
Shimano HG50
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano 9 speed
Shimano Nine Speed
Pedals
Wellgo Alloy Platform
Wellgo Alloy Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-485 w/160mm rotor brakes, Shimano BR-485 hydraulic levers
Avid Juicy 3 w/185mm Rotor front/Avid Juicy 3 w/160mm rotor rear brakes, Avid Juicy 3 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Cannondale Converter
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Handlebar
Cannondale C3, 31.8mm
Cannondale C3 Riser
Handlebar Extensions
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Not included
Stem
Cannondale XC3
Cannondale XC3
Saddle
Cannondale X-Country
Cannondale Co2
Seatpost
Cannondale Alloy, 27.2mm diameter
Cannondale Alloy, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano M-475 Disc
Shimano M475 disc
Rims
WTB Dual Duty FR, 32-hole
Jalco X-320 Disc, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion stainless steel
DT Swiss Champion
Front Tire
29 x 2.30" WTB Prowler
29 x 2.20" Continental Race King
Wheel Size
29" wheels
29" wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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