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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2008 Cannondale Rush 4 and 2007 Cannondale Rush 4.
- Identity & price
2007 Cannondale Rush 4 had an original MSRP $200 lower than 2008 Cannondale Rush 4.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2008 Cannondale Rush 4
2007 Cannondale Rush 4
Overview
Model Year
2008
2007
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Rush 4
Rush 4
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$2,299.99
$2,099.99
Colors
Black Tint Clear, Lightning White
Jet Black w/Mister Orange, Teak Brown
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
26.4 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Fork
Cannondale Lefty Speed Bonded DLR2, 110mm travel
Cannondale Lefty Speed Bonded DLR2, 110mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox Float RP23, 110mm travel
Fox Float RP2, 110mm travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
SRAM X.9/mix
Shimano LX
Shifters
SRAM X-9 Trigger
Shimano LX Rapid Fire
Front Derailleur
Shimano LX
Shimano LX
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.9
Shimano XT
Crankset
SRAM GXP1, 22/32/44 teeth
FSA V-Drive MegaExo, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP
FSA V-Drive MegaExo
BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
Shimano 9 speed
Shimano Nine Speed
Pedals
Crank Brothers Egg Beater
Crank Brothers Egg Beater
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Juicy 7 w/160 mm rotor brakes, Avid Juicy 7 hydraulic disc levers
Shimano LX brakes, Shimano LX levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Handlebar
FSA XC-281AOS, 31.8mm
FSA XC-281AOS
Stem
Cannondale XC3 Si
Cannondale XC3 HeadShok
Saddle
Fi'zi:k Nisene Sport Mg
Cannondale X-Country
Seatpost
Cannondale C3 2014 Alloy, 27.2mm diameter
Cannondale C3 2014 Alloy
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Cannondale Lefty SL, Rear: Sun Ringle Dirty Flea
Front: Cannondale Lefty, Rear: Shimano M475
Rims
Sun Rims Equalizer welded, 24-hole
Mavic XM 117 Disc, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition stainless steel
DT Swiss Champion
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Maxxis CrossMark XC Exception
26 x 2.10" CST Caballero
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.