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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 29'er 2 and 2008 Cannondale 29'er 2.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2009 Cannondale 29'er 244/32/22T · 11–34T · 9-speed
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.0 mphHighest gear30.9 mph

Uses front tire 29×2.2; rear size isn’t listed.

2008 Cannondale 29'er 244/32/22T · 11–34T · 9-speed
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.0 mphHighest gear30.7 mph

Uses front tire 29×2.1; 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 29'er 2
2008 Cannondale 29'er 2
Overview
Model Year
2009
2008
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
29'er 2
29'er 2
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,699.99
$1,699.99
Colors
Lightning White
Patriot Blue, Raw HI-Bright
Sizes
M, L, XL
M, L, XL
Weight
—
28.1 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Caffeine Aluminum BB30
Caffeine Aluminum
Fork
Cannondale Lefty Speed w/DLR, 80mm travel
Cannondale Lefty Speed Bonded DLR2, 80mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
SRAM X.5 Trigger
SRAM X.5 Trigger
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano LX
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.7
SRAM X.7
Crankset
Shimano FC-M521, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano FC-521, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Octalink
Shimano BB-ES25
BB Shell Width
—
68mm
Cassette
Shimano HG50
Shimano HG-50
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
SRAM 9-Speed
SRAM 9-Speed
Pedals
Crank Brothers Smarty
Wellgo clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Juicy 3 w/185mm Rotor front/Avid Juicy 3 w/160mm rotor rear brakes, Avid Juicy 3 levers
Avid Juicy 3 w/185mm Rotor front/Avid Juicy 3 w/160mm rotor rear brakes, Avid Juicy 3 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Handlebar
TruVativ Stylo World Cup flat
FSA XC-281AOS, 31.8mm
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Cannondale XC3 HeadShok
Cannondale XC3 HeadShok
Saddle
Cannondale Co2
Cannondale X-Country
Seatpost
Truvativ XR, 27.2mm diameter
FSA FR-270, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Cannondale Lefty, Rear: Shimano M475 disc
Front: Cannondale Lefty, Rear: Shimano M475 disc
Rims
Jalco X-320 Disc, 32-hole
WTB Speed Disc, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion
DT Swiss Champion stainless steel
Front Tire
29 x 2.20" Continental Race King
29 x 2.10" WTB Prowler
Wheel Size
29" wheels
29" wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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