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At a glance

Key differences

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

  1. Identity & price

    These bicycles are categorized differently: 2008 Cannondale Enforcement 2 is City & Commuter; 2011 Cannondale Enforcement 2 is Mountain.

  2. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2008 Cannondale Enforcement 2 and 2011 Cannondale Enforcement 2.

  3. Gearing

    2008 Cannondale Enforcement 2 has a 10% lower climbing ratio than 2011 Cannondale Enforcement 2.

    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 Enforcement 242/32/22T · 11–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear26.6 mph

Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.

2011 Cannondale Enforcement 248/36/26T · 11–34T · 9-speed
Lowest0.76:1Highest4.36:1Total range571%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.3 mphHighest gear30.2 mph

Rear tire: 26×1.9.

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 Enforcement 2
2011 Cannondale Enforcement 2
Overview
Model Year
2008
2011
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Enforcement 2
Enforcement 2
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Mountain bike, front suspension
Colors
Lightning White, Jet Black
Jet Black (gloss), Lightning White (gloss)
Sizes
Petite, S, M, L, XL
S, medium large, XL
Weight
33.5 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
C02 Alloy
Alloy
Fork
Rock Shox Dart 2, 80mm travel
HeadShok Fatty w/DL50, 50mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/steel, single crown
Single
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Alivio RapidFire
Shimano Alivio M430
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio M430
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore M592
Crankset
TruVativ ISO Flo, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano M431, 26/36/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN26
Shimano Octalink
BB Shell Width
68mm
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Cassette
Sunrace M66
Shimano HG50
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
KMC 8-Speed
KMC Z99
Pedals
Wellgo alloy cage w/clip and strap
Wellgo M085 w/steel cage
Brakes
Brakes
Cannondale Fire brakes, Cannondale Fire levers
Shimano BR M416 mechanical disc brakes, Cannondale CBL 8.0 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cannondale Converter
Tange SI Headshok
Handlebar
Cannondale C3
Cannondale C3 Riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Cannondale XC3F 1 1/8"
Cannondale HeadShok C3
Saddle
Selle Royal Viper
Cannondale Ergo Comfort
Seatpost
Cannondale C4 Alloy
Cannondale C3 2 bolt w/micro adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano RM-40, Rear: Shimano RM-30
Front: RM65 Centerlock, Rear: RM085 Silent Clutch
Rims
Sun Rhyno Lite w/ Eyelets, 36-hole
Sun Rhino Lite, 36-hole
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Stainless, 15ga. (1.8mm)
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" CST Traveller w/Kevlar
26 x 1.90" Continental Town & Country
Rear Tire
—
26 x 1.9" Continental Town & Country
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels

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

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