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Cannondale Flash 3 Bike - 2011

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Cannondale Flash 3 hardtail mountain bike loves speed, thanks to a light frame, agile handling and a 27-gear drivetrain. Feel free to hit the trails and fly.

  • Lightweight Flash aluminum frame features a geometry that's designed to offer race-inspired, nimble handling; 1.5 in. headtube improves strength, stiffness and handling
  • Rear stays are shaped to help smooth out trail chatter and enhance rolling speed, acceleration and handling
  • BB30 bottom bracket shell design increases stiffness for improved power transfer
  • Cannodale Fatty DLR 80 suspension fork delivers 80mm of travel to smooth out trails and obstacles
  • Drivetrain features SRAM X7 shifters and rear derailleur as well as a Shimano Deore front derailleur to ensure quick, precise movement through the 27 gears
  • Hayes Ryde Comp hydraulic disc brakes make use of 160mm rotors to ensure your speed management is easy, smooth and powerful
  • Maddux DC3.0 rims are outfitted with Kenda Slant 6 tires for all-terrain handling and traction
  • Specs on the Cannondale Flash 3 hardtail mountain bike are subject to change

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Cannondale Flash 3 Bike - 2011 Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Mountain biking
Mountain bike
Aluminum
6061 aluminum
Front suspension
Cannodale Fatty DLR 80, 80mm travel
Shimano FC-M430-8, 42/32/22
Shimano ES-25 Octalink
SRAM X7
Shimano Deore
SRAM X7
SRAM PG-950, 11-34, 9-speed
27
Disc brake
Hayes Ryde Comp hydraulic disc
Hayes Ryde Comp
Maddux DC3.0
Shimano, M475, 32h
Shimano, M475, 32h
26 inches
Kenda Slant 6, 26 x 2.1
Riser bar
Cannondale C3
Cannondale C1 Headshok
Cannondale C4
Cannondale Stage 2
FPD alloy platform
Cannondale Headshok
KMC X9
Unavailable pounds
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Unisex
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Bike suspension
Fork
Crankset
Bottom bracket
Shifters
Front derailleur
Rear derailleur
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Brakes
Brake levers
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Front hub
Rear hub
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Pedals
Headset
Chain
Weight
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Cannondale Flash 3 Bike - 2011 Customer Reviews

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5.0

Solid...solid...solid

By SACDAVE

from Sacramento, Ca.

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Pros

  • Great Components
  • Handles Well
  • Lightweight
  • Rugged
  • Smooth Ride
  • Versatile

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Casual Trails
    • Cross Country
    • Free Riding
    • Single Track

    Comments about Cannondale Flash 3 Bike - 2011:

    I've owned 3 other Cannondales ( 2 were stolen and the other I had to sell at a bad time )and each has been better than the last. This is a mountain bike that's built for speed. I bought another set of wheels to mount road tires, picked up 4-5 mph and I'm lovin' every pedal stroke.

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    4.0

    Great Bike

    By sparrow

    from American Fork, Utah

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    Pros

    • Great Components
    • Handles Well
    • Lightweight
    • Rugged
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Single Track

      Comments about Cannondale Flash 3 Bike - 2011:

      This is a great bike, it's lightweight, the components are good, and it handles like a dream. The (FATTY) head shock is amazingly smooth, and easy to adjust. The only thing i would change would be the brakes. The Hays Ryde brakes work well, but it seems like the Avid Juicy Threes that I had on my old F4 had more stopping power.

      All in all this is a great bike, built for tearing up single track, climbing, and overall having a great time on a great bike.

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