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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2010 Cannondale F9 and 2009 Cannondale F9.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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 F9
2009 Cannondale F9
Overview
Model Year
2010
2009
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
F9
F9
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$469.00
$399.99
Colors
Nu Team Blue, Red Race
Jet Black, Patriot Blue
Sizes
S, M, L, X, J
S, M, L, XL, jumbo
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
CO2, 6061 butted
CO2 Alloy
Fork
RST Gila T, 80mm
RST Capa, 80mm travel
Fork Material
Single
Single
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano ST-EF50
Shimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated
Front Derailleur
Shimano M311
SRAM 3.0
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Shimano Altus
Crankset
Shimano M311, 42/32/22 teeth
SR Suntour XCC-T202PB, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Tange cartridge
FSA TH-7420ST
Cassette
Sunrace M56
Sunrace M66
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
KMC 8-Speed
KMC 8-Speed
Pedals
Platform Resin with Steel Cage
Vp
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 836 V-Brake brakes, Shimano ST-EF50 levers
Tektro 836 V-Brake brakes, Shimano EF-50 EZ Fire Integrated levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Tange ER2 Slim Stack
1 1/8" Slimstack A-head
Handlebar
Cannondale C4
Kalloy alloy riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Cannondale C4
Cannondale XC3
Saddle
Cannondale C3 Ergonomic Form
Cannondale Co2
Seatpost
Cannondale C4, 31.6mm diameter
Kalloy SP-359, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Formula DC-20 Bolt-on, Rear: Formula DC-22
Front: Formula FM-31, Rear: Formula FM-32
Rims
Maddux EC 5.0 Double wall, 28-hole/32-hole
Jalco VP-20A, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless, 15ga. (1.8mm)
Stainless
Front Tire
26 x 2.1" Kenda Small Block 8
26 x 1.95" Kenda Komodo
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.