Lowest0.65:1
Highest4.00:1
Total range618%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 29×2.3; rear size isn’t listed.
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2008 Cannondale 29'er 4
Original specifications: SRAM X5 · 9-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 29" wheels · 30.6 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #12595- Model year
- 2008
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $999.99
- Sizes
- M, L, XL
- Colors
- Jet Black
- Weight
- 30.6 lb
- In this record
- 26 specifications · archived image · original MSRP
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Identification clues
2008 archived details
- Published colors
- Jet Black
- Frame
- Caffeine Aluminum
- Original equipment
- Mountain Mix
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildCaffeine Aluminum · Mountain Mix · 29" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Caffeine Aluminum |
| Fork | RockShox Dart 329, 80mm travel |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/magnesium |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | SRAM X.5 Trigger |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X.5 |
| Crankset | Shimano FCM-442-8, 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 | Shimano 9 speed |
| Pedals | Wellgo Alloy Platform |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano BR-485 w/160mm rotor brakes, Shimano BR-485 hydraulic levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" Cannondale Converter |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3, 31.8mm |
| Stem | Cannondale XC3 |
| Saddle | Cannondale X-Country |
| Seatpost | Cannondale Alloy, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano M-475 Disc |
|---|---|
| Rims | WTB Dual Duty FR, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion stainless steel |
| Front Tire | 29 x 2.30" WTB Prowler |
| 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 Prowler
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Hutchinson Python 2 29in Tire Black, 29x2.3
Replacement option
WTB Prowler on eBaySponsored links
Cannondale Alloy
27.2mm diameter
Retailer offers
Race Face Ride XC Seatpost Black, 27.2x375mm
Replacement option
Shimano 9 speed
Replacement search: 9-speed bicycle chain Before ordering: Check chain width and length.
More parts (7)Fewer parts
Shimano BB-ES25
Shimano FCM-442-8
22/32/44 teeth
Shimano Deore
SRAM X.5
SRAM X.5 Trigger
WTB Dual Duty FR
32-hole
Shimano M-475 Disc
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 29 x 2.30" WTB Prowler
- Drivetrain
- 9-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 27.2 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano BB-ES25 · 68mm
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: RockShox Dart 329, 80mm travel · Aluminum/magnesium
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: RockShox Dart 329, 80mm travel
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Mountain Mix · Shifters: SRAM X.5 Trigger · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore · Rear derailleur: SRAM X.5 · Crankset: Shimano FCM-442-8, 22/32/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-ES25 · Cassette: Shimano HG-50 · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth · Chain: Shimano 9 speed
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano BR-485 w/160mm rotor brakes, Shimano BR-485 hydraulic levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 29" wheels · Rims: WTB Dual Duty FR, 32-hole · Hubs: Shimano M-475 Disc · Front tire: 29 x 2.30" WTB Prowler
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" Cannondale Converter · Handlebar: Cannondale C3, 31.8mm · Stem: Cannondale XC3 · Seatpost: Cannondale Alloy, 27.2mm diameter · Saddle: Cannondale X-Country · Pedals: Wellgo Alloy Platform
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