Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 50mm -
Fork SunTour NEX
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Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Althea Women's, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, 1-1/8" head tube
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour NEX, 50mm, 1-1/8" steerer
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus, 31.8 clamp
Shift Levers
Shimano M310 Rapidfire Plus
Cassette
Sunrace CSM558, 11-32, 8-speed
Crank
SR Suntour XCE, 48/38/28
Bottom Bracket
Tange Cartridge
Chain
KMC Z51, 8-speed
Pedals
Cannondale Reinforced Composite
Wheels
Front Hub
Cannondale C4 Disc, sealed loose ball bearing, QR, 32h
Rear Hub
Cannondale C4 Disc, sealed loose ball bearing, QR, 32h
Rims
Maddux DC 4.0, double wall, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Kenda Happy Medium, 700x35c
Brakes
Brakes
Cannondale C4 V-Brake
Brake Levers
Cannondale C4
Cockpit
Stem
Cannondale C4, 6061 alloy, 25.4, 10 deg
Handlebar
Cannondale C4, 6061 alloy, 20mm rise, 620mm
Grips
Cannondale Ergo Performance, Lock-on
Headset
Tange Si 1-1/8"
Seat
Saddle
Cannondale Women's CX Ergo
Seatpost
Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm
Model Overview
Althea 2 belongs to the Cannondale Althea model. There are 21 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2017, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Cannondale Althea 2 2017 has a starting price of 600$. Cannondale Althea X 2017 on the other hand is the most expensive at 899$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Fitness bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Fitness bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 656$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Fitness bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Cannondale released this model in 2017, its price was 600$. If we compare this with the average Fitness bike cost we notice that the price is 9.33% lower.
Althea 2 components
Fork
The SunTour NEX is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 50mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
The Althea 2 2017 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Cannondale Althea 2 is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.