Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2008 Cannondale 29'er 2

Velopedia Archive ID 12593

Overview

Model year	2008
Brand	Cannondale
Model	29'er 2
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	12593
Original MSRP	$1,699.99
Colors	Patriot Blue, Raw HI-Bright
Sizes	Medium, large, xlarge
Weight	28.1 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Caffeine Aluminum
Fork	Cannondale Lefty Speed Bonded DLR2, 80mm travel
Fork material	Aluminum
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	SRAM X.5 Trigger
Front derailleur	Shimano LX
Rear derailleur	SRAM X.7
Crankset	Shimano FC-521, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-ES25
BB shell width	68mm
Cassette	Shimano HG-50
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain	SRAM 9-Speed
Pedals	Wellgo clipless

Brakes

Brakes	Avid Juicy 3 w/185mm Rotor front/Avid Juicy 3 w/160mm rotor rear brakes, Avid Juicy 3 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	Cannondale HeadShok Si
Handlebar	FSA XC-281AOS, 31.8mm
Stem	Cannondale XC3 HeadShok
Saddle	Cannondale X-Country
Seatpost	FSA FR-270, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Cannondale Lefty, Rear: Shimano M475 disc
Rims	WTB Speed Disc, 32-hole
Spokes	DT Swiss Champion stainless steel
Front tire	29 x 2.10" WTB Prowler
Wheel size	29" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.