Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2009 Cannondale Rush 3

Velopedia Archive ID 17426

Overview

Model year	2009
Brand	Cannondale
Model	Rush 3
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	17426
Original MSRP	$3,499.99
Colors	Lightning White
Sizes	Small, medium, large, xlarge

Frameset

Frame construction	Monocoque/ TIG-welded
Frame material	High Modulus carbon fiber/aluminum
Fork	Cannondale Lefty Speed w/DLR, 110mm travel
Fork material	Aluminum
Rear shock	Fox Float RP23, 100mm travel

Drivetrain

Component group	SRAM Mix
Shifters	SRAM X.7 Trigger
Front derailleur	Shimano SLX
Rear derailleur	SRAM X.9
Crankset	Shimano SLX
Bottom bracket	Shimano SLX Hollowtech II
Cassette	Shimano HG50
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain	Shimano Nine Speed
Pedals	Test ride

Brakes

Brakes	Avid Juicy 5 w/160mm rotor brakes, Avid Juicy 5 hydraulic levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	Cannondale HeadShok Si
Handlebar	ControlTech Alloy riser, 31.8mm
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Cannondale XC3 Si
Saddle	Fi'zi:k Aliante Delta XM w/mg rails
Seatpost	Thomson, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: DT Swiss 370 Lefty, Rear: DT Swiss 370
Rims	DT Swiss XR430, 24-hole
Spokes	DT Swiss
Front tire	26 x 2.10" Kenda Nevegal
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 24, 2026.