Cannondale Quick CX 3 Bike
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The Cannondale Quick CX 3 bike offers the comfort you want on your daily commute or joyride, thanks to front suspension that smooths out the bumps and a 27-speed drivetrain that handles the hills.
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- SmartForm aluminum alloy frame is super light but offers heavyweight performance, on-road or off
- Consistent lower stack and longer reach measurements lend themselves to a great fit at any size
- 50mm travel front suspension absorbs washboard and bumps, while the 1.5 to 1.125 in. tapered head tube keeps steering precise and confident
- 27-speed drivetrain with Shimano components offers up plenty of smooth-shifting gear combinations to power you up, over and down any terrain you may encounter
- S.A.V.E. Micro-Suspension seatstays and chainstays work with a 27.2mm seatpost, heads-up riding position and ergonomic saddle and grips for comfort and control on any terrain
- Big 38c multisurface tires are fast and grippy on dirt and pavement; full rack and fender mounts let you customize Quick CX for your type of riding (rack/fenders not included)
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
- 20% off shop services
- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
| Best Use | Recreational Cycling |
|---|---|
| Frame | SmartForm alloy |
| Bike Suspension | Front Suspension |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX 50mm travel, 1-1/2"- 1-1/8" tapered, with lockout |
| Fork Travel | 50 millimeters |
| Crankset | Shimano Acera 48/36/26 |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA Cartridge |
| Shifters | Shimano Alivio |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Acera 31.8 clamp |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano Alivio 11-32, 9-speed |
| Number of Gears | 27 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Shimano M315 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm rotors |
| Brake Levers | Shimano M315 |
| Rims | Maddux DC 3.0, double wall with eyelet, 32-hole |
| Front Hub | Alloy Disc, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Alloy Disc, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Tires | Panaracer Comet Hardpack, 700x38c |
| Tire Width | 38 millimeters |
| Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3, 6061 double-butted, 12mm rise, 680mm |
| Stem | Cannondale C3, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 12 deg |
| Seat Post | Cannondale C3, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 12 deg |
| Saddle | Cannondale Quick CX Ergo |
| Pedals | Cannondale Reinforced Composite |
| Headset | VP Si 1-1/2"- 1-1/8" |
| Chain | KMC Z99, 9-speed |
| Weight | 27 lbs. 0.3 oz. |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Unisex |
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 5’3”- 5’6” | 5’6” - 5’9” | 5’9” - 6’0” | 6’0" - 6’3” |
| Reach | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.4 | 41.2 |
| Stack | 55.4 | 57.8 | 60.2 | 62.6 |
| Effective Top Tube | 55.7 | 57.3 | 58.8 | 60.3 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 40 | 45 | 50 | 55 |
| Standover Height | 69 | 73.1 | 77.2 | 81.2 |
| Head Tube Length | 13.4 | 16 | 18.5 | 21.1 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 27.7 | 27.7 | 27.7 | 27.7 |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 | 107.0 | 108.6 | 110.3 |
| Chainstay | 43.5 | 43.5 | 43.5 | 43.5 |
| Fork Offset | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in centimeters.
How we measure bikes
- Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
- Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
- Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.