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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 CAAD8 6 Tiagra and 2012 Cannondale CAAD8 6 Tiagra.
- Gearing
2012 Cannondale CAAD8 6 Tiagra has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 2011 Cannondale CAAD8 6 Tiagra.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.31:1Highest4.17:1Total range319%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.21:1Highest4.17:1Total range343%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
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 CAAD8 6 Tiagra
2012 Cannondale CAAD8 6 Tiagra
Overview
Model Year
2011
2012
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
CAAD8 6 Tiagra
CAAD8 6 Tiagra
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road
Colors
Jet Black (matte), Magnesium White w/Indigo Blue (gloss)
Black/White, White/Green
Sizes
48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
48cm, 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm, 63cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Bonded/monocoque
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Frame Material
Carbon
Optimized 6061 Alloy
Fork
Cannondale Ultra Carbon
Cannondale Ultra, carbon blade
Fork Material
Carbon, aero crown
—
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Tiagra
—
Shifters
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra STI 10spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra, 34.9mm clamp
Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra 10spd
Crankset
FSA Omega Mega Exo, 34/50 teeth
FSA Omega Compact 50/34t
Bottom Bracket
FSA MegaEXO
Bb30
Cassette
SRAM PG-950
Shimano Tiagra 10spd 12-28t
Rear Cogs
10-speed, 12 - 26 teeth
—
Chain
KMC X9
KMC X-10
Pedals
Not included
not included
Brakes
Brakes
Cannondale C4 brakes, Cannondale C4 levers
Cannondale C4 dual pivot
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Tange Si
Tange Seiki Integrated
Handlebar
Cannondale C4 Compact
Cannondale C4 Compact
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Cannondale C4
Cannondale C4
Saddle
Cannondale Stage w/steel rails
Cannondale Stage Ergo
Seatpost
Cannondale C4, 31.6mm diameter
Cannondale C4 Alloy
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Formula RB-51, Rear: Formula RB-52
—
Rims
Maddux DRX 4000, 32-hole
Maddux RS 3.0
Spokes
Stainless
—
Front Tire
700 x 23c Schwalbe Lugano
Schwalbe Lugano 700x23c
Wheel Size
700c wheels
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Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.