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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

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

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2010 Cannondale Adventure 3 and 2011 Cannondale Adventure 3.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2010 Cannondale Adventure 348/38/28T · 12–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.00:1Total range457%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.4 mphHighest gear29.4 mph

Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.

2011 Cannondale Adventure 348/38/28T · 11–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.36:1Total range499%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.4 mphHighest gear32.1 mph

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 Adventure 3
2011 Cannondale Adventure 3
Overview
Model Year
2010
2011
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Adventure 3
Adventure 3
Bicycle Type
Comfort/commuter
Comfort/commuter
Original MSRP
$699.00
Not documented
Colors
Jet Black, Velvet Red
Jet Black (gloss), Goodnight Green (gloss)
Sizes
S, M, L, XL, jumbo
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Adventure, mech formed, 6061 alloy
Alloy
Fork
Adventure Trail Si, 35mm travel
RST Sofi T, 50mm travel
Fork Material
Single
Single
Drivetrain
Component Group
Hybrid Mix
Commuter Mix
Shifters
SRAM SX.5 Trigger
Shimano Revo Twist Type
Front Derailleur
SRAM X.4
Shimano M191
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.7
Shimano Acera
Crankset
Shimano FC-M361, 28/38/48 teeth
Shimano M191, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Tange cartridge
Tange cartridge
Cassette
Sram PG830
Sunrace CSM668
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
KMC 8-Speed
KMC X8
Pedals
Wellgo resin platform w/Kraton insert
FPD Resin w/kraton insert
Brakes
Brakes
Cannondale V Brake, w/modulator brakes, Cannondale 4-Finger Comfort levers
Cannondale V Brake, w/modulator brakes, Cannondale levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" FSA Semi integrated
Semi integrated
Handlebar
Cannondale C3 Riser
Cannondale C4
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Satori-UP Adjustable, 110mm
Tranz X Comfort Grip
Saddle
Cannondale Ultra Comfort
Cannondale Ultra Comfort
Seatpost
Cannondale Suspension
Cannondale Suspension, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano RM40 w/clix QR, Rear: Shimano RM30
Front: Formula FM-21, Rear: Formula FM-22
Rims
Cannondale C3 w/Machined Sidewall
Cannondale C3
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.

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