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With refined geometry, confident handling and a host of high-end features, the Cannondale Tango 4 women's bike is where performance begins, setting the standard for fast, capable mountain bike fun.
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Best Use | Mountain Biking |
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Frame | Tango, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, BOOST spacing, Tapered Headtube, Flat Mount Rear Brake, Internal Cable Routing |
Mountain Bike Style | Trail |
Bike Suspension | Front Suspension |
Fork | SR Suntour XCM, Coil |
Fork Travel | 100 millimeters |
Crankset | FSA Alpha Drive, 36/22 |
Bottom Bracket | Sealed Bearing BSA |
Shifters | Shimano Easy Fire EF505, 2x9 |
Front Derailleur | MicroShift Direct Mount |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Altus |
Rear Cogs | Sunrace, 11-36, 9-speed |
Number of Gears | 18 gear(s) |
Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Brakes | Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT26 rotors |
Brake Levers | Shimano MT200 hydraulic |
Rims | WTB SX19, 32h |
Front Hub | Formula QR |
Rear Hub | Boost QR |
Wheel Size | 27.5 inches |
Tires | WTB Ranger Comp, DNA Compound |
Tire Width | 2.25 inches |
Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
Handlebar | Cannondale C4 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 6° rise, 720mm |
Stem | Cannondale C4, 3D Forged 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 7° |
Seat Post | Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 400mm |
Saddle | Cannondale Stage 3 Women's Ergo |
Pedals | Cannondale Platform |
Headset | Sealed Semi Integrated, 1-1/8 reducer |
Chain | KMC HG53, 9-speed |
Weight | 30 lbs. 1.6 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 | |
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Reach | 36.7/14.4 | 39.0/15.4 | 41.4/16.3 |
Stack | 60.2/23.7 | 60.7/23.9 | 61.1/24.1 |
Effective Top Tube | 54.5/21.5 | 57.0/22.4 | 59.5/23.4 |
Seat Tube Center-Top | 34.5/13.6 | 38.5/15.2 | 42.0/16.5 |
Standover Height | 65.4/25.7 | 68.1/26.8 | 70.0/27.6 |
Head Tube Length | 9.5/3.7 | 10.0/3.9 | 10.5/4.1 |
Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 68.0° | 68.0° | 68.0° |
Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
Bottom Bracket Height | 30.9/12.1 | 30.9/12.1 | 30.9/12.1 |
Wheelbase | 107.0/42.1 | 109.5/43.1 | 112.1/44.1 |
Chainstay | 44.0/17.3 | 44.0/17.3 | 44.0/17.3 |
Fork Offset | 4.2/1.7 | 4.2/1.7 | 4.2/1.7 |
Measurements are stated in centimeter/inch format unless otherwise indicated.
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Long story short, I bought the 2018 Scarlet - then it was stolen. This frame and the 2018 Scarlet are identical. Why does that matter? Boost spacing. If you want to run plus size tires, you can make it work. The Tango 4 is inexpensive for its parts spec, not its frame. I'll confess I'm a bike junky, and bought this with the intent to upgrade everything. After assembly, and seeing my child enjoy it so much as is, I'm putting upgrades off until they are needed. It just works, and it's fun to ride. Isn't that what its all about? PROS: -modern geometry -internal routing dropper post hole on seat tube -shifting is great right out of the box -braking is very good right out of the box -take it out of the box and 15mins max, the bike is ready to ride -ride it until parts die, then upgrade them or just replace them with the same spec -crazy good deal on this blow out sale from REI -REI support after the sale, and warranty CONS (the ones that are the most irritating): -non-lock-on grips -integrated shiftier and brake controls (smacks forehead - shimanno come on, enough of that!) -141 QR boost, C-dale should have just gone all in and done 12x148 (notice they did this on the 2020 Scarlet), but the 141 means you can run high end boost hubs with qr caps preserving the spacing for WT or Plus tires UPGRADES to consider: *BB its square taper stock *Low-end coil fork (not as bad as elastomer, but not as nice as a high quality coil or better yet an air fork) *i19 rims - really? Unless you are a xc racer, who uses these anymore? *Tubeless tires - think Maxxis Minions (drool) *High end hubs with quicker engagement - looking at you DT Swiss *If you replace the hubs you can go 11 or 12 speed drivetrain, with the current hubs a 1x10 is your max for the stock hubs cassette. Bottom line - I buy this bike at this price again and again! Wait too long and you'll be kicking yourself. Don't say I didn't warn you! <grin>