Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 50mm -
Fork SunTour NCX
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Groupset GX, NX -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
New Althea, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, 1-1/2" to 1-1/8" tapered head tube, 700/650
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour NCX, 1-1/2"- 1-1/8" tapered, Lockout, 50mm (S, M) / SR Suntour M3030, Lockout, 63mm (XS only)
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX, Long cage, 11-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM NX, 11-speed
Cassette
SRAM Powerglide 1130, 11-42
Crank
SRAM NX 32t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP
Chain
SRAM 11-speed
Pedals
Cannondale Reinforced Composite
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy Disc, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h
Rear Hub
Alloy Disc, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h
Rims
DC 3.0, double wall w/eyelet, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Kenda Happy Medium, 700x35c (S, M) / Schwalbe G-One, 650x38c (XS only)
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M396 hydro disc, 160/160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano M396 hydro disc
Cockpit
Stem
Cannondale C3, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 12 deg
Handlebar
Cannondale C4, 6061 double-butted, 12mm rise, 660mm
Grips
Cannondale Ergo Performance Women's, Lock-on
Headset
VP Si 1-1/2"- 1-1/8"
Seat
Saddle
Cannondale Women's CX Ergo
Seatpost
Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm
Model Overview
Althea 1 completes the Cannondale Althea model. Cannondale launched 21 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Cannondale Althea bikes models from 2018, here.
Model range prices
Cannondale Althea 3 2018 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 649$. Cannondale Althea 1 2018 on the other hand costs 1099$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Fitness bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Fitness bike is 656$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Fitness bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1099$. Comparing the average cost of a Fitness bike to this one, you will see that Althea 1 price is 67.53% higher.
Overview of components
Fork
Cannondale Althea 1 2018 bike is equipped with the SunTour NCX fork, and has 50mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels size
The wheels on Althea 1 are the 700c aluminum type. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Althea 1 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Cannondale Althea 1 2018 is available in one size only. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.