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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 Flash Carbon 1 and 2011 Cannondale Flash Carbon 1.
- Gearing
2010 Cannondale Flash Carbon 1 has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 2011 Cannondale Flash Carbon 1.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Equipment
2010 Cannondale Flash Carbon 1 has 10 mm more front travel than 2011 Cannondale Flash Carbon 1 in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.65:1Highest3.67:1Total range567%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.75:1Highest3.82:1Total range509%
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
2010 Cannondale Flash Carbon 1
2011 Cannondale Flash Carbon 1
Overview
Model Year
2010
2011
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Flash Carbon 1
Flash Carbon 1
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$6,399.00
Not documented
Colors
Race Red
Magnesium White w/Jet Black accents (gloss)
Sizes
S, M, L, X
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Carbon
Bonded/monocoque
Frame Material
Flash Hi-MOD Carbon
Carbon
Fork
Cannondale Lefty Speed Carbon SL w/DLR, 110mm travel
Lefty Speed Carbon SL w/PBR, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Carbon, dual crown
Single
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano XTR mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano XTR
Shimano XTR
Front Derailleur
Shimano XTR
Shimano XTR
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR
Shimano XTR
Crankset
FSA K-Force Light, 44/32/22 teeth
FSA K-Force 386, 27/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB30
FSA BB30
Cassette
Shimano XTR
Shimano XTR
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 12 - 34 teeth
10-speed, 11 - 36 teeth
Chain
KMC X9 SL 9-speed
Shimano M980
Pedals
Crank Brothers Egg Beater
Not included
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XTR w/160mm rotor brakes, Shimano XTR Hydraulic levers
Magura Marta SL Carbon
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cannondale HeadShok Si
HeadShok
Handlebar
FSA XC-190 Flat
FSA SL-K Flat
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Cannondale XC3 Si
Cannondale OPI adjustable
Saddle
Fizik Antares
Fi'zi:k Tundra2 Km
Seatpost
Cannondale Custom SL, 27.2mm diameter
Flash Carbon, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano XTR Lefty, Rear: Shimano XTR
Mavic CrossMax SLR Lefty
Rims
Shimano XTR tubeless
Mavic CrossMax SLR Lefty
Spokes
Shimano
Mavic CrossMax SLR Lefty
Front Tire
26 x 2.1" Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO
26 x 2.1" Schwalbe Racing Ralph PaceStar
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.