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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2009 Cannondale Moto 3 and 2010 Cannondale Moto 3.
- Identity & price
2009 Cannondale Moto 3 had an original MSRP $349 lower than 2010 Cannondale Moto 3.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.4; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.65:1Highest3.27:1Total range506%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.4; 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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2009 Cannondale Moto 3
2010 Cannondale Moto 3
Overview
Model Year
2009
2010
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Moto 3
Moto 3
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$3,899.99
$4,249.00
Colors
Charcoal Gray
Galvanized
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, X
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded/Monocoque
TIG-welded
Frame Material
High Modulus carbon fiber/aluminum
Moto Alloy
Fork
Rock Shox Lyrik IS U-turn, 115 - 160mm adjustable travel
RockShox Lyric IS U-Turn, 115 - 160mm adjustable travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Magnesium/aluminum, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox DHX 4.0 Air, 160mm travel
RockShox Monarch 4.2, 160mm travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
SRAM X.7/mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
SRAM X.7 Trigger
SRAM X-9 Trigger
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
TruVativ Hammerschmidt, Internal Transmission Crank
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.9
SRAM X-9
Crankset
SRAM GXP1, 22/32/44 teeth
Truvativ Hammerschmidt AM, 36/22 teeth
Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP
TruVativ Hammerschmidt
Cassette
SRAM PG-970
SRAM PG-970
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano Nine Speed
KMC X9 9-speed
Pedals
Crank Brothers Smarty
Crank Brothers Candy
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes Stroker Trail w/203 or 185mm rotor front/Hayes Stroker Trail w/185mm rotor rear brakes, Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic levers
Avid Elixer R Disc front/Avid Elixer R w/180mm rotor rear brakes, Avid Elixer R levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/2" Moto Integrated
1 1/2" Tange
Handlebar
FSA XC-281AOS Riser
TruVativ Hussefelt
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Cannondale XC3
Truvativ AKA 1.5
Saddle
Cannondale Co2 w/chromoly rails
SDG formula MTR
Seatpost
FSA FR-270, 27.2mm diameter
Kindshock Adjustable i900, 31.6mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Thru-20, Rear: Formula Thru Axle
Front: Formula DC91 Thru-20, Rear: formula DC36 Thru-12
Rims
DT Swiss E540, 32-hole
DT Swiss E540, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion stainless steel
DT Swiss Champion
Front Tire
26 x 2.40" Continental Mountain King SuperSonic
26 x 2.40" Schwable Fat Albert
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.