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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 Road Tandem 3 and 2010 Cannondale Road Tandem 3.
- Identity & price
2009 Cannondale Road Tandem 3 had an original MSRP $650 lower than 2010 Cannondale Road Tandem 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.
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.82:1Total range546%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×28; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.82:1Total range546%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
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.
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 Road Tandem 3
2010 Cannondale Road Tandem 3
Overview
Model Year
2009
2010
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Road Tandem 3
Road Tandem 3
Bicycle Type
Tandem (road)
Tandem (road)
Original MSRP
$1,799.99
$2,449.99
Colors
Jet Black, Mediterranean Blue
Jet Black, Metiteranean Blue
Sizes
Captain medium/stoker small, captain large/stoker small, captain xsmall/stoker small, captain jumbo/stoker medium
MS, LS, XS, JM
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Aluminum
CAAD Tandem oversized 6061 alloy
Fork
Cannondale Fatty R Tandem
Cannondale Fatty R Tandem
Fork Material
Aluminum, unicrown crown
Aluminum, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Tandem Mix
Tandem Mix
Shifters
Shimano Tiagra STI
Shimano Tiagra
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra
Shimano Ultegra
Rear Derailleur
Shimano LX
Shimano LX
Crankset
TruVativ Elita Tandem, 30/39/53 teeth
FSA Gossamer Tandem, 30/39/53 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ GXP
FSA Mega EXO
Cassette
Shimano HG50
Shimano CS-HG50
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano 9-speed drive, KMC 8-speed timing
Shimano 9-speed drive, KMC 8-speed timing
Pedals
Not included
Not included
Brakes
Brakes
Cannondale Fire brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI levers
Cannondale Fire w/cartridge pad, Travel Agents brakes, Shimano Tiagra levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Tange Seiki
1 1/8" Tange Integrated
Handlebar
Cannondale C3, 31.8mm, Stoker rear
Cannondale C3, 31.8mm front, Stoker rear
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Cannondale C4, stoker
Cannondale C4 front, 31.8mm Stoker rear
Saddle
Selle Royal Viper
Selle Royal Viper
Seatpost
Cannondale C4 Alloy, 27.2mm diameter
Cannondale C4 alloy, Thomson Elite
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Tandem
Shimano Tandem, threaded for drum
Rims
Mach1 Omega, 40-hole
Sun ME14A, 40-hole
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
DT Swiss Champion stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
700 x 28c Vittoria Randonneur
700 x 28c Vittoria Randonneur w/double shielding
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.