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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 Bad Boy Ultra and 2007 Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra.

  2. Gearing

    2007 Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 2008 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.

2008 Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra48/36/26T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.81:1Highest4.36:1Total range537%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.8 mphHighest gear31.2 mph

Uses front tire 700C×28; rear size isn’t listed.

2007 Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra48/36/26T · 11–34T · 9-speed
Lowest0.76:1Highest4.36:1Total range571%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.5 mphHighest gear31.2 mph

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
2008 Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra
2007 Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra
Overview
Model Year
2008
2007
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Bad Boy Ultra
Bad Boy Ultra
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Comfort/commuter
Original MSRP
$1,299.99
$1,299.99
Colors
Jet Black
Jet Black
Sizes
Petite, S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL, petite
Weight
27 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Caffeine Aluminum
Cannondale Furio Disc
Fork
Cannondale HeadShok Super Fatty Ultra DLR, 80mm travel
Cannondale HeadShok Super Fatty Ultra DLR, 80mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Aluminum, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
SRAM Mix
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
Shimano FC-M470, 26/36/48 teeth
Shimano FC-M470, 26/36/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-ES25
Shimano Octalink
BB Shell Width
68mm
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Cassette
Shimano CS-HG50
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Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano 9 speed
Shimano 9 speed
Pedals
Wellgo C002 Dual Function w/alloy cage
Wellgo
Brakes
Brakes
Avid BB-5 disc front/Avid BB-5 disc rear brakes, Cannondale Fire levers
Avid BB-5 disc front/Avid BB-5 disc rear brakes, Cannondale Fire levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Handlebar
Cannondale C3
Cannondale C3
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Cannondale XC3F Headshok
Cannondale XC3 HeadShok
Saddle
Selle Royal Viper RVL
Selle Royal Viper
Seatpost
Cannondale Alloy
Cannondale Alloy
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano M475
Shimano M475
Rims
Sun DS-2 Bad Boy, 32-hole
Sun DS-2 Bad Boy, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion, 14ga. (2.0mm)
DT Swiss Champion
Front Tire
700 x 28c Vittoria Randonneur w/double shielding
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.

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