Cannondale Althea 1 Women's Bike
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With tires offering confident control on both pavement and dirt, wide-ranging 1x11 SRAM GX gearing and a sporty, upright riding position, the Cannondale Althea 1 offers fast, fun adventures anywhere.
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- Althea has been redesigned with a focus on a performance-oriented fit that's better suited to multi-surface riding and commuting
- Low stand-over means easy mounting and dismounting, and smaller 650c wheels on the XS frame size means a perfect fit for all
- 50mm travel front suspension absorbs washboard and bumps, while the 1-1/2" to 1-1/8" tapered head tube keeps steering precise and you confident
- SAVE micro-suspension seatstays and chainstays work with a smaller 27.2mm seatpost, heads-up riding position and ergonomic saddle and grips to increase comfort and control
- Big 35c multi-surface tires are fast and grippy on dirt and pavement, and full rack and fender mounts let you customize your Althea 1 for the type of riding you're into
- Thanks to the aluminum expertise of Cannondale, it's super light but offers heavyweight performance, on the road or off
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
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- 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 C2 alloy |
| Step-Through | No |
| Bike Suspension | Front Suspension |
| Fork | SR Suntour NCX, 1-1/2"- 1-1/8" tapered, Lockout, 50mm (S, M); SR Suntour M3030, Lockout, 63mm (XS only) |
| Fork Travel | 50 millimeters |
| Crankset | SRAM NX 32t |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP |
| Shifters | SRAM NX, 11-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX, Long cage, 11-speed |
| Rear Cogs | SRAM Powerglide 1130, 11-42 |
| Number of Gears | 11 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Shimano M396 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm rotors |
| Brake Levers | Shimano M396 hydraulic disc |
| 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 |
| Tires | Kenda Happy Medium, 700x35c (S, M) / Schwalbe G-One, 650x38c (XS only) |
| Handlebar Shape | Flat Bar |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C4, 6061 double-butted, 12mm rise, 660mm |
| Stem | Cannondale C3, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 12 deg |
| Seat Post | Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm |
| Saddle | Cannondale Women's CX Ergo |
| Pedals | Cannondale Reinforced Composite |
| Headset | VP Si 1-1/2" to 1-1/8" |
| Chain | SRAM 11-speed |
| Weight | 25 lbs. 3.2 oz. |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Women's |
| XS | S | M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 4'10" - 5'2" | 5'2" - 5'6" | 5'6" - 5' 10" |
| Reach | 38.1 | 38.9 | 39.8 |
| Stack | 56.4 | 58.4 | 59.9 |
| Effective Top Tube | 55.3 | 56.7 | 58.1 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 35.0 | 4.0 | 45.0 |
| Standover Height | 67.9 | 71.9 | 75.7 |
| Head Tube Length | 10.7 | 10.7 | 12.3 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 69.5° | 69.5° | 69.5° |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 73.0° | 73.0° | 73.0° |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 29.6 | 29.3 | 29.3 |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 | 107.8 | 109.3 |
| Chainstay | 43.5 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| Fork Offset | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in centimeters unless otherwise indicated.
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.
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Let me get this out of the way. The bike is NOT 25-something pounds. It's 27.4 lbs (size XS). I contacted REI. They said that the weight they list on the website is provided to them from the manufacturer (Cannondale). I then contacted Cannondale. Long story short, the representative said that they are constantly trying to improve their manufacturing processes and that they could offer some bike accessories to compensate. As far as the bike goes, my wife really loves it. The look and comfort. They have nice grippy tires, ideal for pavement and hard dirt. I have the same SRAM 11-speed on my mountain bike and HIGHLY recommend it. Excellent range of gears and very simple to maintain and adjust. The only thing I noticed is that the fork feels out of place. Every other component on the bike is awesome, but the fork feels a little... lacking. Not high quality. Maybe it just needs to be dialed in. I'll update my review if anything changes.