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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2012 Cannondale Quick 5 and 2010 Cannondale Quick 5.
- Gearing
2010 Cannondale Quick 5 has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 2012 Cannondale Quick 5.
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.
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.36:1Total range499%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest0.75:1Highest4.36:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
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 Quick 5
2010 Cannondale Quick 5
Overview
Model Year
2012
2010
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Quick 5
Quick 5
Bicycle Type
City/Commuter
Comfort/commuter
Original MSRP
Not documented
$539.00
Colors
Silver, White
Jet Black, Titanium Grey
Sizes
Jumbo, L, M, Petite, S, Tall, XL, XS
S, M, L, XL, jumbo
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
—
TIG-welded
Frame Material
butted 6061 alloy
Quick, mech formed, 6061 alloy
Fork
Quick alloy
Cannondale Alloy Straight Blades
Fork Material
—
Alloy, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Flat Bar Road Mix
Shifters
Shimano M310 Rapidfire 8spd
Shimano SL-EF50 EZ-Fire
Front Derailleur
Shimano M191
SRAM 3.0
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus 8spd
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Shimano M131 48/38/28t
Shimano FC-M151, 24/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Tange Cartridge
TH Cartridge
Cassette
Sun Race CSM668 8spd 11-32t
Sunrace M66
Rear Cogs
—
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Kmc
KMC Z72 8-speed
Pedals
Quick Composite
FPD resin platform w/Kraton insert
Brakes
Brakes
Cannondale Mini V
Lee Chi TX-120 linear pull brakes, Shimano SL-EF50 EZ-Fire levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Tange Si
1 1/8" Tange Integrated
Handlebar
Cannondale C4 Riser
Cannondale C3 Riser
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Cannondale C4
Cannondale C3
Saddle
Cannondal Quick Ergo
Cannondale Quick Ergo comfort
Seatpost
Cannondale C4 Alloy
Cannondale C4 Alloy
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Front: Formula FM-31, Rear: Formula FM-32
Rims
Cannondale C4
Cannondale C4
Spokes
—
Stainless, 15ga. (1.8mm)
Front Tire
Kenda Kwik Trax 700x32c
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.