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2008 Cannondale 29'er 4 · 2009 Cannondale 29'er 4

Specification2008 Cannondale 29'er 42009 Cannondale 29'er 4
Overview
Model year20082009
BrandCannondaleCannondale
Model29'er 429'er 4
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID1259517422
Original MSRP$999.99$999.99
ColorsJet BlackJet Black
SizesMedium, large, xlargeMedium, large, xlarge
Weight30.6 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialCaffeine AluminumCaffeine Aluminum
ForkRockShox Dart 329, 80mm travelRockShox Dart 329
Fork materialAluminum/magnesiumSingle
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixSRAM X.5/mix
ShiftersSRAM X.5 TriggerSRAM X.5 Trigger
Front derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore
Rear derailleurSRAM X.5SRAM X.5
CranksetShimano FCM-442-8, 22/32/44 teethShimano FC-M442, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-ES25Shimano Octalink
BB shell width68mm—
CassetteShimano HG-50Shimano HG50
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano 9 speedShimano Nine Speed
PedalsWellgo Alloy PlatformWellgo Alloy Platform
Brakes
BrakesShimano BR-485 w/160mm rotor brakes, Shimano BR-485 hydraulic leversAvid Juicy 3 w/185mm Rotor front/Avid Juicy 3 w/160mm rotor rear brakes, Avid Juicy 3 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Cannondale ConverterCannondale HeadShok Si
HandlebarCannondale C3, 31.8mmCannondale C3 Riser
Handlebar extensions—Not included
StemCannondale XC3Cannondale XC3
SaddleCannondale X-CountryCannondale Co2
SeatpostCannondale Alloy, 27.2mm diameterCannondale Alloy, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano M-475 DiscShimano M475 disc
RimsWTB Dual Duty FR, 32-holeJalco X-320 Disc, 32-hole
SpokesDT Swiss Champion stainless steelDT Swiss Champion
Front tire29 x 2.30" WTB Prowler29 x 2.20" Continental Race King
Wheel size29" wheels29" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.