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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2009 Cannondale F3 and 2010 Cannondale F3.
- Equipment
2010 Cannondale F3 has 30 mm more front travel than 2009 Cannondale F3 in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
- Identity & price
2009 Cannondale F3 had an original MSRP $399 lower than 2010 Cannondale F3.
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.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
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.
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 F3
2010 Cannondale F3
Overview
Model Year
2009
2010
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
F3
F3
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,299.99
$1,699.00
Colors
Charcoal Gray, Lightning White
Jet Black, Nu Team Blue
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, X
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Caffeine Aluminum
Flash Hydro Formed Double Butted 6061 Alloy
Fork
Cannondale HeadShok Super Fatty DLR, 80mm
Cannondale Lefty Speed w/DLR, 110mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Dual
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
SRAM X.7 Trigger
SRAM X-7
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
SRAM X-7
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.7
SRAM X-7
Crankset
Shimano FC-M521, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano M442, 44/32/22 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Octalink
Shimano Octalink
Cassette
Shimano HG50
SRAM PG-950
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano Nine Speed
KMC X9 9-speed
Pedals
Crank Brothers Smarty
Wellgo Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Juicy 3 w/160mm rotor brakes, Avid Juicy 3 levers
Avid Juicy 3 w/160mm rotor brakes, Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Handlebar
Cannondale C3 Riser
Cannondale C3
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Cannondale XC3 HeadShok
Cannondale HeadShok
Saddle
Cannondale Co2
Cannondale C3 Ergonomic Form
Seatpost
Cannondale Alloy, 27.2mm diameter
Cannondale C3, 31.6mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano M475 disc
Front: Cannondale Lefty SL, Rear: Formula DC-22
Rims
Jalco X-320 Disc, 32-hole
Maddux DC3.0 Disc, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion
DT Swiss Champion
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Kenda Nevegal
26 x 2.1" Kenda Nevegal
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.