Ratio1.83:1
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Gear
Uses front tire 29×2.3; rear size isn’t listed.
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2008 Cannondale 29'er 3
Original specifications: Single Speed Mix drivetrain · 29" wheels · 26.2 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #12594- Model year
- 2008
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $1,599.99
- Sizes
- M, L, XL
- Colors
- Raw HI-Bright
- Weight
- 26.2 lb
- In this record
- 21 specifications · archived image · original MSRP
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Identification clues
2008 archived details
- Published colors
- Raw HI-Bright
- Frame
- Caffeine Aluminum
- Original equipment
- Single Speed Mix
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildCaffeine Aluminum · Single Speed Mix · 29" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Caffeine Aluminum |
| Fork | Cannondale Lefty Speed Bonded DLR2, 80mm travel |
| Fork Material | Aluminum |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Single Speed Mix |
|---|---|
| Crankset | TruVativ Fire X SS, 33 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP |
| Cassette | Formula SS |
| Rear Cogs | 1-speed, 18 teeth |
| Chain | SRAM 8-Speed |
Brakes
| Brakes | Avid BB-5 w/ 185mm Rotor front/Avid BB-5 w/160mm rotor rear brakes, Cannondale X-Country levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | Cannondale HeadShok Si |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | FSA XC-281AOS, 31.8mm |
| Stem | Cannondale XC3 HeadShok |
| Saddle | Cannondale X-Country |
| Seatpost | Cannondale Alloy, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Cannondale Lefty, Rear: Formula SS |
|---|---|
| Rims | WTB Dual Duty FR, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion stainless steel |
| Front Tire | 29 x 2.30" WTB ExiWolf |
| Wheel Size | 29" wheels |
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Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
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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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
Find replacement parts
29 x 2.30" WTB ExiWolf
Retailer offers
Hutchinson Python 2 29in Tire Black, 29x2.3
Replacement option
WTB ExiWolf on eBaySponsored links
Cannondale Alloy
27.2mm diameter
Retailer offers
Race Face Ride XC Seatpost Black, 27.2x375mm
Replacement option
SRAM GXP
More parts (2)Fewer parts
FSA XC-281AOS
31.8mm
WTB Dual Duty FR
32-hole
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 29 x 2.30" WTB ExiWolf
- Drivetrain
- Single Speed Mix
- Seatpost diameter
- 27.2 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- SRAM GXP
Equipment inspection checks 11 checks based on 6 archived component groups Open equipment checksClose equipment checks
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Cannondale Lefty Speed Bonded DLR2, 80mm travel · Aluminum
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Cannondale Lefty Speed Bonded DLR2, 80mm travel
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Single Speed Mix · Crankset: TruVativ Fire X SS, 33 teeth · Bottom bracket: SRAM GXP · Cassette: Formula SS · Rear cogs: 1-speed, 18 teeth · Chain: SRAM 8-Speed
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Avid BB-5 w/ 185mm Rotor front/Avid BB-5 w/160mm rotor rear brakes, Cannondale X-Country levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 29" wheels · Rims: WTB Dual Duty FR, 32-hole · Hubs: Front: Cannondale Lefty, Rear: Formula SS · Front tire: 29 x 2.30" WTB ExiWolf
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: Cannondale HeadShok Si · Handlebar: FSA XC-281AOS, 31.8mm · Stem: Cannondale XC3 HeadShok · Seatpost: Cannondale Alloy, 27.2mm diameter · Saddle: Cannondale X-Country
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