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2019 Cannondale Fat CAAD 2 · 2018 Cannondale Fat CAAD 2

Specification2019 Cannondale Fat CAAD 22018 Cannondale Fat CAAD 2
Overview
Model year20192018
BrandCannondaleCannondale
ModelFat CAAD 2Fat CAAD 2
Bicycle typeMountainMountain
Archive ID900002813900002702
ColorsGreen Clay w/ Stealth Gray and Jet Black - Gloss (GCL)Slate Blue w/ Jet Black and Volt - Satin (SLA)
SizesXS, S, M, L, XLXS, S, M, L, XL
Frameset
Frame constructionFat CAAD, SmartForm C1 Alloy, BB30XL, SAVE, 1.5 Si head tubeFat CAAD, SmartForm C1 Alloy, BB30XL, SAVE, 1.5 Si head tube
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkCannondale Fatty, Fat Rigid, 15x150mm, 1.5 tapered steerer, 45mm offsetCannondale Fatty-Fat Rigid, 150x15mm thru, 1.5 tapered steerer, 55mm offset
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano SLX M7000, 11-speedShimano SLX, 11-speed
Front derailleur—N/A
Rear derailleurShimano SLX M7000 Shadow Plus, 11-speedShimano SLX, 11-speed
CranksetCannondale Si, BB30, Ai Offset SpideRing, X-Sync®, 30TCannondale Si, BB30, Fat Offset SpideRing, X-Sync, 30t
Bottom bracketCannondale BB30XLCannondale BB30XL 166mm spindle / 120mm shelll
Rear cogsSunrace, 11-46, 11-speedSunrace, 11-46, 11-speed
ChainKMC X11, 11-speedKMC X11, 11-speed
PedalsNot IncludedN/A
Brakes
BrakesSRAM Level hydro disc, 180/160mm Centerline rotorsSRAM Level hydro disc, Centerline rotors, 180/160mm
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetTange Seiki 1-1/8 to 1-1/2”, integratedTange Seiki 1-1/8 to 1.5”, integrated
HandlebarCannondale C3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 15mm rise, 8° sweep, 4° rise, 760mmCannondale C3 riser, Alloy, 4° upsweep, 9° backsweep, 760x15mm
StemCannondale C3, 3D Forged 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8”, 31.8, 7°Cannondale C3, 3D-forged 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8”, 31.8, 7°, 60mm
SaddleCannondale Stage 3Cannondale Stage 3
SeatpostCannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mmCannondale C4, 6061 alloy, 31.6x400mm
Wheels & tires
HubsSun Ringle SRC 15x150 front, 12x197 rearSun Ringle SRC, 150x15 (front)197x12 thru (rear), 32 hole
RimsSun Ringle Mulefü​t 80 SL, tubeless readySun Ringle Mulefü​t 80 SL, 26”, Tubeless Ready
SpokesStainless Steel, 14gStainless, 14g
Front tireMaxxis Minion FBF 26 x 4.0” front, FBR 4.0” rear, EXO, tubeless readyKenda Juggernaut 26x4.8”, 60TPI
Rear tireMaxxis Minion FBF 26 x 4.0” front, FBR 4.0” rear, EXO, tubeless readyKenda Juggernaut 26x4.8”, 60TPI
Wheel size26"26"

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2019 Cannondale Fat CAAD 22018 Cannondale Fat CAAD 2
Selected size / positionMM
Reach421 mm429 mm
Stack619 mm594 mm
Effective top tube610 mm610 mm
Head-tube angle69.1°69°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Seat tube440 mm440 mm
Head tube110 mm110 mm
Chainstay / rear center456 mm456 mm
Wheelbase1152 mm1144 mm
Bottom-bracket drop58 mm58 mm
Bottom-bracket height324 mm324 mm
Standover height800 mm800 mm
Fork offset / rake60 mm55 mm
Front center702 mm695 mm
Trail—87 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 6, 2026.