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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2010 Cannondale Moto 3 and 2009 Cannondale Moto 3.
- Identity & price
2009 Cannondale Moto 3 had an original MSRP $349 lower than 2010 Cannondale Moto 3.
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.
Lowest0.65:1Highest3.27:1Total range506%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.4; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.4; 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
2010 Cannondale Moto 3
2009 Cannondale Moto 3
Overview
Model Year
2010
2009
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Moto 3
Moto 3
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$4,249.00
$3,899.99
Colors
Galvanized
Charcoal Gray
Sizes
S, M, L, X
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded/Monocoque
Frame Material
Moto Alloy
High Modulus carbon fiber/aluminum
Fork
RockShox Lyric IS U-Turn, 115 - 160mm adjustable travel
Rock Shox Lyrik IS U-turn, 115 - 160mm adjustable travel
Fork Material
Magnesium/aluminum, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch 4.2, 160mm travel
Fox DHX 4.0 Air, 160mm travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
SRAM X.7/mix
Shifters
SRAM X-9 Trigger
SRAM X.7 Trigger
Front Derailleur
TruVativ Hammerschmidt, Internal Transmission Crank
Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X-9
SRAM X.9
Crankset
Truvativ Hammerschmidt AM, 36/22 teeth
SRAM GXP1, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ Hammerschmidt
SRAM GXP
Cassette
SRAM PG-970
SRAM PG-970
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
KMC X9 9-speed
Shimano Nine Speed
Pedals
Crank Brothers Candy
Crank Brothers Smarty
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Elixer R Disc front/Avid Elixer R w/180mm rotor rear brakes, Avid Elixer R levers
Hayes Stroker Trail w/203 or 185mm rotor front/Hayes Stroker Trail w/185mm rotor rear brakes, Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/2" Tange
1 1/2" Moto Integrated
Handlebar
TruVativ Hussefelt
FSA XC-281AOS Riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Truvativ AKA 1.5
Cannondale XC3
Saddle
SDG formula MTR
Cannondale Co2 w/chromoly rails
Seatpost
Kindshock Adjustable i900, 31.6mm diameter
FSA FR-270, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Formula DC91 Thru-20, Rear: formula DC36 Thru-12
Front: Thru-20, Rear: Formula Thru Axle
Rims
DT Swiss E540, 32-hole
DT Swiss E540, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion
DT Swiss Champion stainless steel
Front Tire
26 x 2.40" Schwable Fat Albert
26 x 2.40" Continental Mountain King SuperSonic
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.