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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2011 Cannondale Flash Carbon 1 and 2010 Cannondale Flash Carbon 1.
- Gearing
2010 Cannondale Flash Carbon 1 has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 2011 Cannondale Flash Carbon 1.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Equipment
2010 Cannondale Flash Carbon 1 has 10 mm more front travel than 2011 Cannondale Flash Carbon 1 in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.75:1Highest3.82:1Total range509%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.65:1Highest3.67:1Total range567%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; 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
2011 Cannondale Flash Carbon 1
2010 Cannondale Flash Carbon 1
Overview
Model Year
2011
2010
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Flash Carbon 1
Flash Carbon 1
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$6,399.00
Colors
Magnesium White w/Jet Black accents (gloss)
Race Red
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, X
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Bonded/monocoque
Carbon
Frame Material
Carbon
Flash Hi-MOD Carbon
Fork
Lefty Speed Carbon SL w/PBR, 100mm travel
Cannondale Lefty Speed Carbon SL w/DLR, 110mm travel
Fork Material
Single
Carbon, dual crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano XTR mix
Shifters
Shimano XTR
Shimano XTR
Front Derailleur
Shimano XTR
Shimano XTR
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR
Shimano XTR
Crankset
FSA K-Force 386, 27/42 teeth
FSA K-Force Light, 44/32/22 teeth
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB30
FSA BB30
Cassette
Shimano XTR
Shimano XTR
Rear Cogs
10-speed, 11 - 36 teeth
9-speed, 12 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano M980
KMC X9 SL 9-speed
Pedals
Not included
Crank Brothers Egg Beater
Brakes
Brakes
Magura Marta SL Carbon
Shimano XTR w/160mm rotor brakes, Shimano XTR Hydraulic levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
HeadShok
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Handlebar
FSA SL-K Flat
FSA XC-190 Flat
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Cannondale OPI adjustable
Cannondale XC3 Si
Saddle
Fi'zi:k Tundra2 Km
Fizik Antares
Seatpost
Flash Carbon, 27.2mm diameter
Cannondale Custom SL, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Mavic CrossMax SLR Lefty
Front: Shimano XTR Lefty, Rear: Shimano XTR
Rims
Mavic CrossMax SLR Lefty
Shimano XTR tubeless
Spokes
Mavic CrossMax SLR Lefty
Shimano
Front Tire
26 x 2.1" Schwalbe Racing Ralph PaceStar
26 x 2.1" Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.