Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2008 Cannondale 29'er 3

Velopedia Archive ID 12594

Overview

Model year	2008
Brand	Cannondale
Model	29'er 3
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	12594
Original MSRP	$1,599.99
Colors	Raw HI-Bright
Sizes	Medium, large, xlarge
Weight	26.2 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	Single Speed Mix
Shifters	N/A
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A
Crankset	TruVativ Fire X SS, 33 teeth
Bottom bracket	SRAM GXP
Cassette	Formula SS
Rear cogs	1-speed, 18 teeth
Chain	SRAM 8-Speed
Pedals	N/A

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

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