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2021 Cannondale F-Si Carbon 3 · 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon 3

Specification2021 Cannondale F-Si Carbon 32018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon 3
Overview
Model year20212018
BrandCannondaleCannondale
ModelF-Si Carbon 3F-Si Carbon 3
Bicycle typeMountainMountain
Archive ID900004707900002665
ColorsBlack Pearl (BPL)Nearly Black w/ Jet Black and Acid Red - Gloss (NBL)
SizesS, M, L, XLS (27.5"), M (29"), L (29"), XL (29")
Frameset
Frame constructionBallisTec Carbon, SAVE, PF30-83, tapered head tube, Speed Release 12mm thru axle, Ai OffsetF-Si, BallisTec Carbon, SPEED SAVE, PF30A, 1.5 Si Head Tube, Ai Offset, 27.5” (S), 29” (M-XL)
Frame materialCarbonCarbon
ForkLefty Ocho, 100mm, Chamber Damper with remote lockout, OppO Spring System, tapered steerer, 55mm offsetLefty 2.0 Alloy OPI, 2Spring, 100mm, PBR Isolated Damper Technology with XC+ tune, 55mm offset (29), 50mm offset (27.5)
Fork material—Aluminum
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano SLX, 12-speedShimano XT, 2x11
Front derailleur—Shimano XT, direct mount
Rear derailleurShimano XTShimano XT, Shadow Plus, 11-speed
CranksetHollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 34TCannondale Si, Ai, BB30, FSA 26/36 rings
Bottom bracketCannondale Alloy PressFit30Cannondale Alloy PressFit30
Rear cogsShimano SLX, 10-51, 12-speedShimano SLX , 11-42, 11-speed
ChainShimano SLX, 12-speedShimano CN-HG601, 11-speed
PedalsNot includedN/A
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT66 rotorsMagura MT-RACE w/ Storm SL Rotors, 180/160mm
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetIntegrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5”, sealed angular contact bearings (Integrated steer stop size small and extra small only)Cannondale HeadShok Si
HandlebarCannondale 2 Flat, butted 2014 Alloy, 31.8mm, 3° rise, 8° sweep, 760mmCannondale C2 flat, Butted AL2014 Alloy, 700mm
StemCannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°Cannondale C1, 6061 Alloy, 1.5”, 31.8, -5°
SaddleFabric Scoop Shallow Elite, cro-mo railsPrologo Zero II STN Rail
SeatpostCannondale 2, Carbon, 27.2 x 400mm, 0mm offsetCannondale C2, 7075 alloy, 27.2mm x 400mm
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Lefty 60 / (R) Shimano SLX, 12x148mm thru-axleLefty 60 front, Custom Formula 1702 Ai Offset dish - Rear
RimsStan’s NoTubes Crest MK3, 28h, tubeless readyStan’s NoTubes Crest MK3, Tubeless Ready
SpokesDT Swiss CompetitionDT-Swiss Competition (Ai Offset dish - Rear)
Front tireSchwalbe Racing Ray Performance, 29 x 2.25”, Addix Compound, tubeless ready,Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO Performance, 29/27.5x2.1”, Tubeless Ready
Rear tireSchwalbe Racing Ralph Performance, 29 x 2.25”, Addix Compound, tubeless readySchwalbe Racing Ralph EVO Performance, 29/27.5x2.1”, Tubeless Ready
Wheel size2927.5"

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2021 Cannondale F-Si Carbon 32018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon 3
Selected size / positionMM (29")
Reach420 mm414 mm
Stack612 mm603 mm
Effective top tube606 mm596 mm
Head-tube angle69°69.7°
Seat-tube angle73.1°73.2°
Seat tube430 mm435 mm
Head tube101 mm97 mm
Chainstay / rear center427 mm429 mm
Wheelbase1110 mm1097 mm
Bottom-bracket drop62 mm62 mm
Bottom-bracket height308 mm308 mm
Standover height793 mm777 mm
Fork offset / rake55 mm55 mm
Front center691 mm676 mm
Trail82 mm78 mm
Wheel size29—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 7, 2026.