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2009 Cannondale Moto 3 · 2010 Cannondale Moto 3

Specification2009 Cannondale Moto 32010 Cannondale Moto 3
Overview
Model year20092010
BrandCannondaleCannondale
ModelMoto 3Moto 3
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID1496420602
Original MSRP$3,899.99$4,249.00
ColorsCharcoal GrayGalvanized
SizesSmall, medium, large, xlargeS, M, L, X
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded/MonocoqueTIG-welded
Frame materialHigh Modulus carbon fiber/aluminumMoto Alloy
ForkRock Shox Lyrik IS U-turn, 115 - 160mm adjustable travelRockShox Lyric IS U-Turn, 115 - 160mm adjustable travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownMagnesium/aluminum, single crown
Rear shockFox DHX 4.0 Air, 160mm travelRockShox Monarch 4.2, 160mm travel
Drivetrain
Component groupSRAM X.7/mixMountain Mix
ShiftersSRAM X.7 TriggerSRAM X-9 Trigger
Front derailleurShimano Deore LXTruVativ Hammerschmidt, Internal Transmission Crank
Rear derailleurSRAM X.9SRAM X-9
CranksetSRAM GXP1, 22/32/44 teethTruvativ Hammerschmidt AM, 36/22 teeth
Bottom bracketSRAM GXPTruVativ Hammerschmidt
CassetteSRAM PG-970SRAM PG-970
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano Nine SpeedKMC X9 9-speed
PedalsCrank Brothers SmartyCrank Brothers Candy
Brakes
BrakesHayes Stroker Trail w/203 or 185mm rotor front/Hayes Stroker Trail w/185mm rotor rear brakes, Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic leversAvid Elixer R Disc front/Avid Elixer R w/180mm rotor rear brakes, Avid Elixer R levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/2" Moto Integrated1 1/2" Tange
HandlebarFSA XC-281AOS RiserTruVativ Hussefelt
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemCannondale XC3Truvativ AKA 1.5
SaddleCannondale Co2 w/chromoly railsSDG formula MTR
SeatpostFSA FR-270, 27.2mm diameterKindshock Adjustable i900, 31.6mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Thru-20, Rear: Formula Thru AxleFront: Formula DC91 Thru-20, Rear: formula DC36 Thru-12
RimsDT Swiss E540, 32-holeDT Swiss E540, 32-hole
SpokesDT Swiss Champion stainless steelDT Swiss Champion
Front tire26 x 2.40" Continental Mountain King SuperSonic26 x 2.40" Schwable Fat Albert
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 9, 2026.