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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 F8 and 2010 Cannondale F8.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
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.
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Specification
2009 Cannondale F8
2010 Cannondale F8
Overview
Model Year
2009
2010
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
F8
F8
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$489.99
$549.00
Colors
Charcoal Gray, Race Red
Jet Black, Race Red
Sizes
S, M, L, XL, jumbo
S, M, L, X, J
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
CO2 Alloy
CO2, 6061 butted
Fork
RST Capa, 80mm travel
RST Gila T, 80mm
Fork Material
Single
Single
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated
Shimano ST-EF50
Front Derailleur
SRAM 3.0
Shimano M311
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shimano Acera
Crankset
SR Suntour XCC-T202PB, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano M311, 42/32/22 teeth
Bottom Bracket
FSA TH-7420ST
Tange cartridge
Cassette
Sunrace M66
Sunrace M56
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
KMC 8-Speed
KMC 8-Speed
Pedals
Vp
Platform Resin with Steel Cage
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro IO mechanical Disc brakes, Shimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated levers
Tektro IO mechanical disc w/ 160mm Rotor brakes, Shimano ST-EF50 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Slimstack A-head
Tange ER2 Slim Stack
Handlebar
Kalloy alloy riser
Cannondale C4
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Cannondale XC3
Cannondale C4
Saddle
Cannondale Co2
Cannondale C3 Ergonomic Form
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-359, 27.2mm diameter
Cannondale C4, 31.6mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Formula DC20, Rear: Formula DC22
Front: Formula DC20, Rear: Formula DC22
Rims
Jalco Disc T21, 32-hole
Alex DC 4.5 Double wall with eyelet, disc specific, 28-hole/32-hole
Spokes
Stainless
Stainless, 15ga. (1.8mm)
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Kenda Komodo
26 x 2.1" Kenda Small Block 8
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.