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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 2011 Cannondale Flash Carbon 29'er 1 and 2010 Cannondale Flash Carbon 29'er 1.

  2. Gearing

    2010 Cannondale Flash Carbon 29'er 1 has a 10% lower climbing ratio than 2011 Cannondale Flash Carbon 29'er 1.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

  3. Equipment

    2011 Cannondale Flash Carbon 29'er 1 has 10 mm more front travel than 2010 Cannondale Flash Carbon 29'er 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.

2011 Cannondale Flash Carbon 29'er 139/26T · 11–36T · 10-speed
Lowest0.72:1Highest3.55:1Total range491%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.6 mphHighest gear27.5 mph

Uses front tire 29×2.25; rear size isn’t listed.

2010 Cannondale Flash Carbon 29'er 144/32/22T · 11–34T · 9-speed
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.0 mphHighest gear31.1 mph

Uses front tire 29×2.25; 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 29'er 1
2010 Cannondale Flash Carbon 29'er 1
Overview
Model Year
2011
2010
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Flash Carbon 29'er 1
Flash Carbon 29'er 1
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$4,799.00
Colors
Exposed Carbon w/Magnesium White accents (matte)
Race Red
Sizes
M, L, XL
M, L, X
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Bonded/monocoque
Carbon
Frame Material
Carbon
New Flash Carbon 29
Fork
Lefty 29'er Carbon SL w/XLR, 90mm travel
Cannondale Lefty 29'er Carbon SL w/DLR, 80mm travel
Fork Material
Alloy, single crown
Carbon, dual crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Sram X.0
SRAM X-0 trigger
Front Derailleur
SRAM X.9
Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.0
SRAM X-0
Crankset
Cannondale Hollowgram SL, 26/39 teeth
FSA K-Force Light, 44/32/22 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Cannondale BB30
FSA BB30
Cassette
Shimano XT M771
SRAM PG-990
Rear Cogs
10-speed, 11 - 36 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
KMC X10SL
KMC X9 SL 9-speed
Pedals
Not included
Crank Brothers Egg Beater
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Elixir X-0 carbon brakes, Avid Elixir X-0 carbon levers
Avid Elixer CR Carbon w/180mm rotor front/Avid Elixer CR Carbon w/160mm rotor rear brakes, Avid Elixer CR Carbon levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
HeadShok
HeadShok
Handlebar
Truvativ Sylo word cup flat
TruVativ Stylo World Cup flat
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Cannondale OPI adjustable
Cannondale
Saddle
Fi'zi:k Tundra2 Mg
Fizik Gobi XM
Seatpost
Flash Carbon, 27.2mm diameter
Cannondale Custom SL, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Lefty SL, Rear: DT Swiss 240S
Cannondale Lefty SL
Rims
Stan's ZTR Arch 29'er, 32-hole
Stans ZTR Arch 29, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Aerospeed
DT Swiss Aerospeed
Front Tire
29 x 2.25" Schwalbe Racing Ralph PaceStar
29 x 2.25" Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO
Wheel Size
29" wheels
29" wheels

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

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