Cannondale Althea 2 2019
2019 Urban
Estimate price |
900$
Weight | 11.88 kg 
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 Deore, Acera -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
151cm - 164cm
SM
160cm - 172cm
MD
166cm - 179cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Althea, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, 1-1/2" to 1-1/8" tapered head tube
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
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera 31.8 clamp
Shift Levers
Shimano Alivio, 2x9
Cassette
Shimano Alivio 11-34, 9-speed
Crank
FSA Tempo Adventure, 46/36
Bottom Bracket
FSA Cartridge
Chain
KMC Z99, 9-speed
Pedals
Cannondale Fitness 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, 32h
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires
Kenda Happy Medium, 700 x 35c (S, M) / Schwalbe G-One, 650 x 38c (XS only)
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M315 hydro disc, 160/160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano M315 hydro disc
Cockpit
Stem
Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 12°
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, 27.2 x 350mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.48 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 296 mm | 293 mm | 293 mm |
| Front Center | 625 mm | 635 mm | 650 |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 78 mm | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Stack | 565 mm | 585 mm | 600 mm |
| Reach | 382 mm | 390 mm | 399 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 554 mm | 568 mm | 582 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 350 mm | 400 mm | 450 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° | 69.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 107 mm | 107 mm | 123 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 436 mm | 451 mm | 451 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1058 mm | 1079 mm | 1094 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 41 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 680 mm | 720 mm | 758 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
| Rider Min Height | 151 cm | 160 cm | 166 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 164 cm | 172 cm | 179 cm |
About this model
Althea 2 is part of the Cannondale Althea model. Cannondale launched 21 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Cannondale Althea bikes models from 2019, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Cannondale Althea 3 2019 has a starting price of 685$. Cannondale Althea 1 2019 on the other hand is the most expensive at 1150$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Fitness bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Fitness bike you should know that the average price is 656$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Fitness bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Cannondale released this model in 2019, its price was 900$. Comparing the average cost of a Fitness bike to this one, you will see that Althea 2 price is 37.2% more expensive.
Fitness bikes average weight
The average weight for Fitness bikes is 11.24 kg (24.78 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Weighing 11.88 kg (26.19 lbs), the Althea 2 model is a bit heavier than average. In other words, this model is 5.69% heavier than the average Fitness bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The Althea 2 comes factory-installed with the SunTour NCX fork. This has a travel range of 50mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Cannondale Althea 2 2019, has a 700c aluminum model. 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
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Althea 2 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Cannondale Althea 2 bike has 3 sizes, in the range of 151 cm – 179 cm (4.95 ft – 5.87 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.