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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2013 Cannondale Adventure 3 and 2015 Cannondale ADVENTURE 3.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.82:1Highest3.43:1Total range416%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest0.85:1Highest3.43:1Total range402%
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
2013 Cannondale Adventure 3
2015 Cannondale Adventure 3
Overview
Model Year
2013
2015
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
Adventure 3
Adventure 3
Bicycle Type
Hybrid/Comfort
Hybrid/Comfort
Original MSRP
Not documented
$520.00
Colors
Black, White
Black
Sizes
Jumbo, L, M, S, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
—
Adventure, double-butted 6061 Alloy
Frame Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Fork
SR Suntour CR-8
SR Suntour CR8V, 50mm, 1-1/8" steerer
Fork Material
—
Suspension
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Shimano mix
Shifters
Shimano Tourney
Shimano Revo Twist Type
Front Derailleur
Shimano TX
Shimano TX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney
Shimano TX
Crankset
Shimano 48/38/28t
Shimano M131, 48/38/29
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Cartridge
Tange Cartridge
Cassette
Shimano 14x34t
—
Rear Cogs
3x7 Speeds
Shimano, 14-34, 7-speed
Chain
KMC Z7
KMC 7-speed
Pedals
FPD Platform
FPD Platform w/Kraton inserts
Brakes
Brakes
Linear Pull
Cannondale V-Brake w/modulator
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Threadless
Tange Semi Integrated
Handlebar
Cannondale C4 Riser
Cannondale C4, alloy, 620 x 50mm rise
Stem
Alloy
Promax MQ417 Alloy, 80mm
Saddle
Cannondale Ultra Comfort
Cannondale Ultra Comfort
Seatpost
Alloy Suspension Post
Cannondale Suspension, 40mm travel, 27.2 x 350mm
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Cannondale C5
Rims
—
Alex DC 5.0, double wall, 32-hole
Spokes
—
Stainless, 14g
Front Tire
Kenda Kourier 700x38c
Kenda Kourier, 700 x 38c
Wheel Size
—
700c
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.