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2009 Cannondale CAAD9 6 Triple · 2008 Cannondale CAAD9 6 Triple

Specification2009 Cannondale CAAD9 6 Triple2008 Cannondale CAAD9 6 Triple
Overview
Model year20092008
BrandCannondaleCannondale
ModelCAAD9 6 TripleCAAD9 6 Triple
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlonRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID1746312621
Original MSRP$999.99$1,049.99
ColorsCharcoal Gray/Fine Silver hyperlight, Lightning White/White PearlJet Black w/HI-Bright Front, Race Red
Sizes48cm, 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm, 63cm48cm, 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm, 63cm
Weight—19.29 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialCAAD9 OptimoCAAD9 Optimo
ForkCannondale Slice UltraCannondale Slice Ultra
Fork materialCarbon fiber/aluminum steerer, aero crownCarbon/aluminum steerer, aero crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano TiagraShimano Tiagra
ShiftersShimano Tiagra STIShimano Tiagra
Front derailleurShimano SoraShimano Tiagra
Rear derailleurShimano TiagraShimano Tiagra
CranksetShimano Tiaga, 30/39/50 teethShimano Tiagra Triple, 30/39/50 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano TiagraShimano Tiagra
BB shell width—68mm
CassetteSRAM PG-950SRAM PG-950
Rear cogs9-speed, 12 - 26 teeth9-speed, 12 - 26 teeth
ChainShimano HG53-9Shimano 9 speed
PedalsN/A—
Brakes
BrakesTektro R520 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI leversShimano Tiagra brakes, Shimano Tiagra levers
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetIntegrated1 1/8" Alloy integrated
HandlebarCannondale C3ControlTech Compact
Handlebar extensionsNot included—
StemCannondale C4Cannondale C4
SaddleSan Marco Ponza PowerSelle San Marco Ponza
SeatpostCannondale C2 Carbon-wrappedCannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano R500AShimano WH-R500A
RimsShimano R500AShimano WH-R500A
Spokes—Shimano
Front tire700 x 23c Vittoria Zaffiro700 x 23c Maxxis Fuse
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

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