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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 Adventure 4 is City & Commuter; 2009 Cannondale Adventure 4 is Hybrid.

  2. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2010 Cannondale Adventure 4 and 2009 Cannondale Adventure 4.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2010 Cannondale Adventure 448/38/28T · 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.

2009 Cannondale Adventure 448/38/28T · 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.

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 4
2009 Cannondale Adventure 4
Overview
Model Year
2010
2009
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Adventure 4
Adventure 4
Bicycle Type
Comfort/commuter
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$579.00
$529.99
Colors
Nu Team Blue, Danish Sand Castle Grey
Emerald Green/Fine Silver, Fine Silver/Patriot Blue
Sizes
S, M, L, XL, jumbo
S, M, L, XL, jumbo
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Adventure, mech formed, 6061 alloy
CO2 Alloy
Fork
Spinner Tridium AC w/Preload Adjust, 50mm travel
Spinner Tridium AC w/Preload Adjust, 50mm travel
Fork Material
Single
Single
Drivetrain
Component Group
Hybrid Mix
Hybrid Mix
Shifters
SRAM SX4 twist
SRAM SX4 twist
Front Derailleur
SRAM 3.0
SRAM 3.0
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.5
SRAM X.5
Crankset
Shimano FC-M191, 28/38/48 teeth
Shimano FC-M191, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Tange cartridge
TH Cartridge
Cassette
Sram PG830
Shimano HG40
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
Chain
KMC 8-Speed
KMC Z72
Pedals
FPD resin platform w/Kraton insert
Wellgo resin platform w/Kraton insert
Brakes
Brakes
Cannondale V Brake, w/modulator brakes, Cannondale 4-Finger Comfort levers
ProMax TX-120 brakes, Cannondale 4-Finger Comfort levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
FSA Integrated
1 1/8" Semi integrated
Handlebar
Cannondale C3 Riser
Cannondale C3 Riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Cannondale Adjustable
Adjustable quill-style
Saddle
Cannondale Ultra Comfort
Cannondale SuperCush w/Springs
Seatpost
Cannondale Suspension
Promax SP-896, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Formula FM-21, Rear: Formula FM-32
Front: Formula FM-31, Rear: Formula FM-32
Rims
Cannondale C3 w/Machined Sidewall
Cannondale C3 w/Machined Sidewall, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless, 15ga. (1.8mm)
Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
700 x 38c Kenda Kwick Trax
700 x 38c 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.

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