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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2010 Cannondale Quick 5 is City & Commuter; 2009 Cannondale Quick 5 is Road.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2010 Cannondale Quick 5 and 2009 Cannondale Quick 5.
- Gearing
2010 Cannondale Quick 5 has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 2009 Cannondale Quick 5.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.75:1Highest4.36:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.36:1Total range499%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×35; 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 Quick 5
2009 Cannondale Quick 5
Overview
Model Year
2010
2009
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Quick 5
Quick 5
Bicycle Type
Comfort/commuter
Road/sport
Original MSRP
$539.00
$459.99
Colors
Jet Black, Titanium Grey
Jet Black, Titanium Gray
Sizes
S, M, L, XL, jumbo
S, M, L, XL, jumbo
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Quick, mech formed, 6061 alloy
Aluminum
Fork
Cannondale Alloy Straight Blades
—
Fork Material
Alloy, unicrown crown
Chromoly, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Flat Bar Road Mix
Road Mix
Shifters
Shimano SL-EF50 EZ-Fire
Shimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated
Front Derailleur
SRAM 3.0
SRAM 3.0
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Shimano FC-M151, 24/38/48 teeth
Shimano FC-M151, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TH Cartridge
TH Cartridge
Cassette
Sunrace M66
Sunrace M66
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
KMC Z72 8-speed
KMC Z72
Pedals
FPD resin platform w/Kraton insert
Wellgo resin platform w/Kraton insert
Brakes
Brakes
Lee Chi TX-120 linear pull brakes, Shimano SL-EF50 EZ-Fire levers
Lee Chi TX-120 linear-pull brakes, Shimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Tange Integrated
1 1/8" VP semi-integrated
Handlebar
Cannondale C3 Riser
Cannondale C3 Riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Cannondale C3
Cannondale XC3
Saddle
Cannondale Quick Ergo comfort
Selle San Marco Ischia
Seatpost
Cannondale C4 Alloy
Cannondale C4 Alloy, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Formula FM-31, Rear: Formula FM-32
Front: Formula FM-31, Rear: Formula FM-32
Rims
Cannondale C4
Cannondale C4, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless, 15ga. (1.8mm)
Stainless, 15ga. (1.8mm)
Front Tire
700 x 38c Kenda Kwick Trax
700 x 35c CST Selecta w/Kevlar
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.