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2009 Cannondale 29'er 2 · 2008 Cannondale 29'er 2

Specification2009 Cannondale 29'er 22008 Cannondale 29'er 2
Overview
Model year20092008
BrandCannondaleCannondale
Model29'er 229'er 2
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID1742012593
Original MSRP$1,699.99$1,699.99
ColorsLightning WhitePatriot Blue, Raw HI-Bright
SizesMedium, large, xlargeMedium, large, xlarge
Weight—28.1 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialCaffeine Aluminum BB30Caffeine Aluminum
ForkCannondale Lefty Speed w/DLR, 80mm travelCannondale Lefty Speed Bonded DLR2, 80mm travel
Fork materialAluminumAluminum
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersSRAM X.5 TriggerSRAM X.5 Trigger
Front derailleurShimano DeoreShimano LX
Rear derailleurSRAM X.7SRAM X.7
CranksetShimano FC-M521, 22/32/44 teethShimano FC-521, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano OctalinkShimano BB-ES25
BB shell width—68mm
CassetteShimano HG50Shimano HG-50
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainSRAM 9-SpeedSRAM 9-Speed
PedalsCrank Brothers SmartyWellgo clipless
Brakes
BrakesAvid Juicy 3 w/185mm Rotor front/Avid Juicy 3 w/160mm rotor rear brakes, Avid Juicy 3 leversAvid Juicy 3 w/185mm Rotor front/Avid Juicy 3 w/160mm rotor rear brakes, Avid Juicy 3 levers
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetCannondale HeadShok SiCannondale HeadShok Si
HandlebarTruVativ Stylo World Cup flatFSA XC-281AOS, 31.8mm
Handlebar extensionsNot included—
StemCannondale XC3 HeadShokCannondale XC3 HeadShok
SaddleCannondale Co2Cannondale X-Country
SeatpostTruvativ XR, 27.2mm diameterFSA FR-270, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Cannondale Lefty, Rear: Shimano M475 discFront: Cannondale Lefty, Rear: Shimano M475 disc
RimsJalco X-320 Disc, 32-holeWTB Speed Disc, 32-hole
SpokesDT Swiss ChampionDT Swiss Champion stainless steel
Front tire29 x 2.20" Continental Race King29 x 2.10" WTB Prowler
Wheel size29" wheels29" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 9, 2026.