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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: 2011 Cannondale Bad Boy Solo is Hybrid; 2010 Cannondale Bad Boy Solo is City & Commuter.

  2. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2011 Cannondale Bad Boy Solo and 2010 Cannondale Bad Boy Solo.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2011 Cannondale Bad Boy Solo48/36/26T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.81:1Highest4.36:1Total range537%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.8 mphHighest gear31.2 mph

Uses front tire 700C×28; rear size isn’t listed.

2010 Cannondale Bad Boy Solo48/36/26T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.81:1Highest4.36:1Total range537%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.8 mphHighest gear31.2 mph

Rear tire: 700C×28.

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 Bad Boy Solo
2010 Cannondale Bad Boy Solo
Overview
Model Year
2011
2010
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Bad Boy Solo
Bad Boy Solo
Bicycle Type
Hybrid
City/commuter
Original MSRP
Not documented
$1,549.00
Colors
Jet Black (matte)
Jett Black
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
Petite, S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Alloy
Cannondale Bad Boy Caffeine 6061 Alloy
Fork
Cannondale Solo
Cannondale Fatty Solo DL 50 Urban w/lock out, 50mm travel
Fork Material
Single
Aluminum, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Hybrid Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore M590
SRAM X.7 Trigger
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore M590
SRAM X.7
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore M592 Shadow
SRAM X.7
Crankset
Shimano M431, 26/36/48 teeth
FSA Bad Boy, 26/36/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Tange cartridge
Tange Sealed Cartridge
Cassette
Sunrace CSM969
Sunrace Bad Boy
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
KMC X9
KMC Bad Boy Nano Black
Pedals
Wellgo Platform
Wellgo alloy
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M445 brakes, Shimano M445 levers
Avid Juicy 3 brakes, Avid Juicy 3 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Tange Custom Si
HeadShok Si
Handlebar
Cannondale Urban 5mm rise
Cannondale C3 Riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Cannondale C4
Cannondale XC3
Saddle
Cannondale Bad Boy Urban
Cannondale Bad Boy Custom
Seatpost
Cannondale C4, 31.6mm diameter
Cannondale C3
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Cannondale Lefty, Rear: Formula DC22
Front: Cannondale Lefty SL, Rear: Formula DC22
Rims
Maddux SR300
Front: Jalco SR300 Disc, Rear: Jalco SR 300 Disc
Spokes
Stainless
DT Swiss stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
700 x 28c Schwalbe Kojak Race Guard
700 x 28c Schwable Kojak
Rear Tire
—
700 x 28c Schwalbe Kojack
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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