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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; 2011 Cannondale Quick 5 is Road.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2010 Cannondale Quick 5 and 2011 Cannondale Quick 5.
- Gearing
2010 Cannondale Quick 5 has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 2011 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×38; 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
2011 Cannondale Quick 5
Overview
Model Year
2010
2011
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Quick 5
Quick 5
Bicycle Type
Comfort/commuter
Road/sport
Original MSRP
$539.00
Not documented
Colors
Jet Black, Titanium Grey
Goodnight Green (matte), Fine Silver (gloss)
Sizes
S, M, L, XL, jumbo
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Quick, mech formed, 6061 alloy
Alloy
Fork
Cannondale Alloy Straight Blades
Quick 6061 alloy
Fork Material
Alloy, unicrown crown
Alloy, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Flat Bar Road Mix
Road Mix
Shifters
Shimano SL-EF50 EZ-Fire
Shimano Altus M310
Front Derailleur
SRAM 3.0
Shimano M191
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Altus M310
Crankset
Shimano FC-M151, 24/38/48 teeth
Shimano M431, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TH Cartridge
Tange cartridge
Cassette
Sunrace M66
Sunrace CSM668
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
Quick Reinforced Composite w/kraton
Brakes
Brakes
Lee Chi TX-120 linear pull brakes, Shimano SL-EF50 EZ-Fire levers
Tektro TX 120-V brakes, Cannondale CBL 8.0 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Tange Integrated
Tange Custom Si
Handlebar
Cannondale C3 Riser
Cannondale C4
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Cannondale C3
Cannondale C4
Saddle
Cannondale Quick Ergo comfort
Cannondale Quick Ergo High Performance
Seatpost
Cannondale C4 Alloy
Cannondale C4 alloy 2 bolt, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Formula FM-31, Rear: Formula FM-32
Front: Formula RM21, Rear: Formula RM22
Rims
Cannondale C4
Jalco DT 21
Spokes
Stainless, 15ga. (1.8mm)
Stainless, 15ga. (1.8mm)
Front Tire
700 x 38c Kenda Kwick Trax
700 x 38c Kenda Kwick Trax
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.