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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

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

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2009 Cannondale F2 and 2008 Cannondale F2.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2009 Cannondale F244/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear27.9 mph

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

2008 Cannondale F244/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear28.1 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; 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
2009 Cannondale F2
2008 Cannondale F2
Overview
Model Year
2009
2008
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
F2
F2
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,749.99
$1,699.99
Colors
BBQ
Race red
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
26.4 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Caffeine Aluminum
Caffeine Aluminum
Fork
Cannondale Lefty Speed w/DLR, 110mm travel
Cannondale Lefty Speed Bonded DLR2, 110mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Aluminum
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
SRAM X.7 Trigger
SRAM X.7 Trigger
Front Derailleur
Shimano SLX
Shimano LX
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.9
SRAM X.9
Crankset
SRAM GXP2, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano FC-M542, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP
Shimano Hollowtech II
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Cassette
Shimano HG50
Shimano HG-50
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano Nine Speed
Shimano 9 speed
Pedals
Crank Brothers Smarty
Crank Brothers Smarty
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Juicy 5 w/160mm rotor brakes, Avid Juicy 5 levers
Avid Juicy 5 w/160mm rotor brakes, Avid Juicy 5 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Handlebar
Cannondale C3 Riser
ControlTech Alloy, 31.8mm
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Cannondale XC3 HeadShok
Cannondale XC3 HeadShok
Saddle
Fi'zi:k Nisene Mg
Fi'zi:k Nisene Sport MG
Seatpost
Truvativ XR, 27.2mm diameter
FSA FR-270, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Cannondale Lefty, Rear: Shimano M525 disc
Front: Cannondale Lefty, Rear: Shimano M525 disc
Rims
Mavic XM 317, 32-hole
WTB Speed Disc XC, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion
DT Swiss Champion stainless steel
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Continental Race King
26 x 2.10" Maxxis Ridgeline
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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