Cannondale FLASH CARBON 29ER 3 2011 VS Trek 6500 1998 specs comparison

Cannondale Flash Carbon 29er 3
General InfosModel | Flash Carbon 29er 3 |
Manufacturer | Cannondale |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Magnesium White with Jet Black accents (gloss) |
Sizes | - Medium - large - xlarge |
Sizes | - Medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 29 X 2.25 (inches) Schwalbe Racing Ralph PaceStar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Elixir CR LeversAvid Elixir CR Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: SRAM X.9Front: Lefty SL |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun EQ25 Welded Eyeleted 29'er |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. DT Swiss Competition |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Carbon |
Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Cannondale C2 Flat |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Cannondale OPI Adjustable |
Headset size | HeadShok |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC X10SL |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | FSA BB30 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 27/39 TeethFSA Afterburner 386 |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.7 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 36 Teeth10-speed |
Cannondale Flash Carbon 29er 3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | SRAM X.7 |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 Crb |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 90 (millimeters) TravelLefty 29'er Carbon SL With PBR |
Other Specs of Cannondale Flash Carbon 29er 3
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Prologo X10 CroMo |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterCannondale C2 |
Trek 6500
General InfosModel | 6500 |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Ice Earth Green |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7 LeversDia-Compe VC-737 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMatrix Swami |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Alpha ZX Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | System 1 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | System 1 ATB |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs PC-21 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP27 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethSugino Impel 250 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Trek 6500 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Trek 6500
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Resin Body and aluminum Cage |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager Comp |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
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Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Cannondale provided us with the latest version of its Flash Carbon 29er 3 bike manual
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