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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 CAAD9 6 and 2009 Cannondale CAAD9 6.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2008 Cannondale CAAD9 653/39T · 12–26T · 9-speed
Lowest1.50:1Highest4.42:1Total range294%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear10.6 mphHighest gear31.1 mph

Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.

2009 Cannondale CAAD9 653/39T · 12–26T · 9-speed
Lowest1.50:1Highest4.42:1Total range294%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear10.6 mphHighest gear31.1 mph

Uses front tire 700C×23; 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 CAAD9 6
2009 Cannondale CAAD9 6
Overview
Model Year
2008
2009
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
CAAD9 6
CAAD9 6
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road race & triathlon
Original MSRP
$1,049.99
$999.99
Colors
Jet Black w/HI-Bright Front, Race Red
Charcoal Gray/Fine Silver hyperlight, Lightning White/White Pearl
Sizes
48cm, 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm, 63cm
48cm, 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm, 63cm
Weight
19.29 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
CAAD9 Optimo
CAAD9 Optimo
Fork
Cannondale Slice Ultra
Cannondale Slice Ultra
Fork Material
Carbon/aluminum steerer, aero crown
Carbon fiber/aluminum steerer, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra
Shifters
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra STI
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Sora
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra
Crankset
Shimano Tiagra, 39/53 teeth
Shimano Tiaga, 39/53 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra
BB Shell Width
68mm
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Cassette
SRAM PG-950
SRAM PG-950
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 12 - 26 teeth
9-speed, 12 - 26 teeth
Chain
Shimano 9 speed
Shimano HG53-9
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Tiagra brakes, Shimano Tiagra levers
Tektro R520 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Alloy integrated
Integrated
Handlebar
ControlTech Compact
Cannondale C3
Handlebar Extensions
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Not included
Stem
Cannondale C4
Cannondale C4
Saddle
Selle San Marco Ponza
San Marco Ponza Power
Seatpost
Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped, 27.2mm diameter
Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano WH-R500A
Shimano R500A
Rims
Shimano WH-R500A
Shimano R500A
Spokes
Shimano
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Front Tire
700 x 23c Maxxis Fuse
700 x 23c Vittoria Zaffiro
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels

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

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