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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2008 Cannondale Capo is City & Commuter; 2009 Cannondale Capo is Track.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2008 Cannondale Capo and 2009 Cannondale Capo.
- Gearing
2009 Cannondale Capo has a 12% lower climbing ratio than 2008 Cannondale Capo.
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.
Ratio2.82:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 700C×25; rear size isn’t listed.
Ratio2.47:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 700C×25; 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 Capo
2009 Cannondale Capo
Overview
Model Year
2008
2009
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Capo
Capo
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Track
Original MSRP
$799.99
$859.99
Colors
Jet Black, Race Red w/Lightning White
Jet Black, Stealth Gray
Sizes
48cm, 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm, 63cm
48cm, 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm, 63cm
Weight
19.5 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
CAAD5 Optimo
CAAD5 Optimo
Fork
Cannondale Slice Ultra
Cannondale Slice Ultra
Fork Material
Carbon/aluminum steerer, aero crown
Carbon, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
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Track Mix
Crankset
FSA Vero, 48 teeth
TruVativ 5D 1.0, 42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN26
Shimano BB-UN26
BB Shell Width
68mm
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Cassette
Shimano
Shimano
Rear Cogs
1-speed, 17 teeth
1-speed, 17 teeth
Chain
KMC 8-Speed
KMC 8-Speed
Pedals
Wellgo resin platform w/Kraton insert
Wellgo resin platform w/Kraton insert
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Sora brakes, Tektro Road levers
Shimano Sora brakes, Tektro w/C3 brake levers levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Alloy integrated
1 1/8" Alloy integrated
Handlebar
Cannondale C3
Cannondale C3, 31.8mm
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Cannondale C4
Cannondale C4
Saddle
Selle San Marco Ponza Lux
Selle San Marco Ponza Lux
Seatpost
Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped
Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Formula Track, Rear: Formula Track, Flip-flop
Front: Formula Track, Rear: Formula Track, Flip-flop
Rims
Mach1 510, 32-hole
Jalco GX460, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion, 14ga. (2.0mm)
DT Swiss Champion stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
700 x 25c Maxxis Fuse
700 x 25c Maxxis Fuse
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.