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2008 Cannondale Chase 2 · 2006 Cannondale Chase 2

Specification2008 Cannondale Chase 22006 Cannondale Chase 2
Overview
Model year20082006
BrandCannondaleCannondale
ModelChase 2Chase 2
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID2435411700
Original MSRP$899.99$1,199.99
ColorsJet BlackJet Black
SizesSmall, mediumSmall, medium, large
Weight32.7 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded—
Frame materialAluminumChase Hardtail
ForkMarzocchi Dirt Jumper 3, 80mm travelManitou Stance Blunt, 100mm
Fork materialAlloy/steel, single crownAluminum/magnesium
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupSingle Speed MixMountain Mix
ShiftersN/ASRAM SX4 Trigger
Front derailleurN/AShimano Alivio
Rear derailleurN/ASRAM X-7
CranksetTruvativ Ruktion w/Cannondale Grind Guard, 32 teethTruVatiV Hussefelt, 24/36 teeth
Bottom bracketTruvativ HowitzerTruVatiV Howitzer
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs1-speed, 18 teeth8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainSRAM 8 speedSRAM
PedalsCannondale Grind EX PlatformCannondale GRIND EX Platform
Brakes
BrakesAvid Bb5 Mechanical W/ 6" Rotor rear brakes, Cannondale Fire rear leversAvid BB-5 disc brakes, Cannondale Fire levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Cannondale Converter, 20mm pressFSA Orbit Xtreme Pro
HandlebarFSA FR-330BOS, 31.8mmFSA FR-330BOS
Handlebar extensions—Not included
StemCannondale FreerideCannondale Freeride
SaddleSDG I-Beam I-FlySDG I-FLY
SeatpostSDG I-Beam, 27.2mm diameterSDG I-Beam
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Cannondale Omega, Rear: Formula SSFront: Formula Thru-20 front, Rear: Cannondale Fire disc
RimsSun Rims Ditch Witch, 32-holeSun Single Track, 32-hole
SpokesMach 1DT Swiss Champion stainless steel
Front tire26 x 2.25" Kenda K-Rad26 x 2.40" Maxxis High Roller
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.