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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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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: 2012 Cannondale Adventure 3 is Hybrid; 2011 Cannondale Adventure 3 is City & Commuter.

  2. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2012 Cannondale Adventure 3 and 2011 Cannondale Adventure 3.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2012 Cannondale Adventure 348/38/28T · 11–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.36:1Total range499%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

2011 Cannondale Adventure 348/38/28T · 11–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.36:1Total range499%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.4 mphHighest gear32.1 mph

Uses front tire 700C×38; 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
2012 Cannondale Adventure 3
2011 Cannondale Adventure 3
Overview
Model Year
2012
2011
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Adventure 3
Adventure 3
Bicycle Type
Hybrid/Comfort
Comfort/commuter
Colors
Blue, White
Jet Black (gloss), Goodnight Green (gloss)
Sizes
Jumbo, L, M, S, Tall, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
—
TIG-welded
Frame Material
double butted 6061 alloy
Alloy
Fork
RST Sofi T 50mm
RST Sofi T, 50mm travel
Fork Material
—
Single
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Commuter Mix
Shifters
Shimano Revo-Twist 8sp
Shimano Revo Twist Type
Front Derailleur
Shimano M191
Shimano M191
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera 8spd
Shimano Acera
Crankset
Shimano M131 48/38/28t
Shimano M191, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Tange Cartridge
Tange cartridge
Cassette
Sun Race M66 8spd 11-32t
Sunrace CSM668
Rear Cogs
—
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Kmc
KMC X8
Pedals
FPD Platform
FPD Resin w/kraton insert
Brakes
Brakes
Cannondale V Brake
Cannondale V Brake, w/modulator brakes, Cannondale levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Tange Semi Integrated
Semi integrated
Handlebar
Cannondale C4 Riser
Cannondale C4
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Tranz X Comfort Grip
Tranz X Comfort Grip
Saddle
Cannondale Ultra Comfort
Cannondale Ultra Comfort
Seatpost
Cannondale Suspension post
Cannondale Suspension, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Front: Formula FM-21, Rear: Formula FM-22
Rims
Cannondale C3
Cannondale C3
Spokes
—
Stainless, 15ga. (1.8mm)
Front Tire
Kenda Kwik Trax 700x38c
700 x 38c Kenda Kwick Trax
Wheel Size
—
700c wheels

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

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