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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Identity & price

    These bicycles are categorized differently: 2010 Cannondale Bad Boy Solo is City & Commuter; 2011 Cannondale Bad Boy Solo is Hybrid.

  2. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2010 Cannondale Bad Boy Solo and 2011 Cannondale Bad Boy Solo.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2010 Cannondale Bad Boy Solo48/36/26T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.81:1Highest4.36:1Total range537%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.8 mphHighest gear31.2 mph

Rear tire: 700C×28.

2011 Cannondale Bad Boy Solo48/36/26T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.81:1Highest4.36:1Total range537%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.8 mphHighest gear31.2 mph

Uses front tire 700C×28; 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 Bad Boy Solo
2011 Cannondale Bad Boy Solo
Overview
Model Year
2010
2011
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Bad Boy Solo
Bad Boy Solo
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$1,549.00
Not documented
Colors
Jett Black
Jet Black (matte)
Sizes
Petite, S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Cannondale Bad Boy Caffeine 6061 Alloy
Alloy
Fork
Cannondale Fatty Solo DL 50 Urban w/lock out, 50mm travel
Cannondale Solo
Fork Material
Aluminum, unicrown crown
Single
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Hybrid Mix
Shifters
SRAM X.7 Trigger
Shimano Deore M590
Front Derailleur
SRAM X.7
Shimano Deore M590
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.7
Shimano Deore M592 Shadow
Crankset
FSA Bad Boy, 26/36/48 teeth
Shimano M431, 26/36/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Tange Sealed Cartridge
Tange cartridge
Cassette
Sunrace Bad Boy
Sunrace CSM969
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
KMC Bad Boy Nano Black
KMC X9
Pedals
Wellgo alloy
Wellgo Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Juicy 3 brakes, Avid Juicy 3 levers
Shimano M445 brakes, Shimano M445 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
HeadShok Si
1 1/8" Tange Custom Si
Handlebar
Cannondale C3 Riser
Cannondale Urban 5mm rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Cannondale XC3
Cannondale C4
Saddle
Cannondale Bad Boy Custom
Cannondale Bad Boy Urban
Seatpost
Cannondale C3
Cannondale C4, 31.6mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Cannondale Lefty SL, Rear: Formula DC22
Front: Cannondale Lefty, Rear: Formula DC22
Rims
Front: Jalco SR300 Disc, Rear: Jalco SR 300 Disc
Maddux SR300
Spokes
DT Swiss stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Stainless
Front Tire
700 x 28c Schwable Kojak
700 x 28c Schwalbe Kojak Race Guard
Rear Tire
700 x 28c Schwalbe Kojack
—
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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