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2009 Cannondale Moto 3

Original specifications: SRAM X9 · 9-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 26" wheels.

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Archive #14964
Model year
2009
Category
Mountain
Original MSRP
$3,899.99
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
Colors
Charcoal Gray
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Identification clues

2009 archived details

Published colors
Charcoal Gray
Frame
High Modulus carbon fiber/aluminum
Original equipment
SRAM X.7/mix

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Original buildHigh Modulus carbon fiber/aluminum · SRAM X.7/mix · 26" wheels

Historical catalog variants

Archived sizes and colors

4 item records

Item-level catalog entries recovered from Velopedia’s original bicycle archive. They document how this model was listed historically; they do not identify the frame size associated with legacy reference geometry or indicate current availability.

Published sizes

SMLXL

Published colors

Charcoal Gray
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SizeColor
SCharcoal Gray
MCharcoal Gray
LCharcoal Gray
XLCharcoal Gray

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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded/Monocoque
Frame MaterialHigh Modulus carbon fiber/aluminum
ForkRock Shox Lyrik IS U-turn, 115 - 160mm adjustable travel
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear ShockFox DHX 4.0 Air, 160mm travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupSRAM X.7/mix
ShiftersSRAM X.7 Trigger
Front DerailleurShimano Deore LX
Rear DerailleurSRAM X.9
CranksetSRAM GXP1, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom BracketSRAM GXP
CassetteSRAM PG-970
Rear Cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano Nine Speed
PedalsCrank Brothers Smarty

Brakes

BrakesHayes Stroker Trail w/203 or 185mm rotor front/Hayes Stroker Trail w/185mm rotor rear brakes, Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/2" Moto Integrated
HandlebarFSA XC-281AOS Riser
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemCannondale XC3
SaddleCannondale Co2 w/chromoly rails
SeatpostFSA FR-270, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Thru-20, Rear: Formula Thru Axle
RimsDT Swiss E540, 32-hole
SpokesDT Swiss Champion stainless steel
Front Tire26 x 2.40" Continental Mountain King SuperSonic
Wheel Size26" wheels

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes44/32/22T · 11–34T · 9-speed
Lowest0.65:1 Highest4.00:1 Total range618%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear4.6 mph Highest gear28.7 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.4; 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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Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Seatpost · Original
FSA FR-270

27.2mm diameter

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Cassette · Original
SRAM PG-970
Front tire · Original
26 x 2.40" Continental Mountain King SuperSonic
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Bottom bracket · Original
SRAM GXP
Crankset · Original
SRAM GXP1

22/32/44 teeth

Front derailleur · Original
Shimano Deore LX
Rear derailleur · Original
SRAM X.9
Shifters · Original
SRAM X.7 Trigger
Handlebar · Original
FSA XC-281AOS Riser
Rims · Original
DT Swiss E540

32-hole

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Front tire
26 x 2.40" Continental Mountain King SuperSonic
Drivetrain
9-speed
Seatpost diameter
27.2 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
SRAM GXP
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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded/Monocoque · Fork: Rock Shox Lyrik IS U-turn, 115 - 160mm adjustable travel · Aluminum/magnesium, single crown

Archived: Fork: Rock Shox Lyrik IS U-turn, 115 - 160mm adjustable travel · Rear shock: Fox DHX 4.0 Air, 160mm travel

Archived: Group: SRAM X.7/mix · Shifters: SRAM X.7 Trigger · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore LX · Rear derailleur: SRAM X.9 · Crankset: SRAM GXP1, 22/32/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: SRAM GXP · Cassette: SRAM PG-970 · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth · Chain: Shimano Nine Speed

Archived: Brakes: Hayes Stroker Trail w/203 or 185mm rotor front/Hayes Stroker Trail w/185mm rotor rear brakes, Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic levers

Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: DT Swiss E540, 32-hole · Hubs: Front: Thru-20, Rear: Formula Thru Axle · Front tire: 26 x 2.40" Continental Mountain King SuperSonic

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/2" Moto Integrated · Handlebar: FSA XC-281AOS Riser · Stem: Cannondale XC3 · Seatpost: FSA FR-270, 27.2mm diameter · Saddle: Cannondale Co2 w/chromoly rails · Pedals: Crank Brothers Smarty

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