Cannondale Bad Boy
The Cannondale Bad Boy is the bike that started the whole matte-black revolution a number of years ago, although the cool and distinctive Matt Black paint work has now given way to the Cannondale Bad Boy White Edition, which is now available in two models.
Those who are undecided between their choice of mountain bike will be well-served by the Cannondale Bad Boy, made with an Aluminium frame which is practically identical to the Cannondale mountain bike range means that it is as rugged but stable handling as an off road bike.
The Cannondale Bicycle Company has produced the Bad Boy range for a number of years and in that time the Bad Boy bicycle has earned its place as one of the most popular urban and commuting bikes available. The overall style and finish of the Bad Boy has over the years remained fairly unchanged and the distinctive cool matt black finish has become a part of the Bad Boy urban cycle persona . Although it is now produced in an all white special edition, the Bad Boy White Edition Solo, which is equally striking and distinctive in it's looks.
The Bad Boy comes equipped with tyres which are as narrow as those on a road-racing bike. This allows the bike to accelerate much more quickly with the advantage of offering low rolling resistance for longer rides on pavements. Other equipment, such as the wide-range 27-speed gearing powerful Shimano V-brakes and flat handlebars, are standard-issue mountain bike.
Long thought of as the best all round commuting bike available the Cannondale Bad Boy with a Rohloff back end and equipped with clock, horn, saddle bag of repairs bits, bottle for drinks, SKS Blumells guards and and superflash at the rear. It is reasonably fast and a joy to ride so it is understandable when the cannondale Bad Boy is recommended to given strong consideration to a road bike for commuting.
The Cannondale Bad Boy comes in a number of models and specifications but all of them are ideally suited to the urban cyclist. The Bad Boy is fast and very maneuverable but is also sturdy and robust enough to take the knocks that may be expected from drains and curbs. Offered in a variety of models with differing specifications the Cannondale Bad Boy range is sure to have something for everyone.
Product information Bad Boy 2010
Frame Bad Boy, mech formed, 6061 alloy, Urban 700c
Fork Fatty Rigid
Rear Shock N/A
Rims C3 Urban
Hubs Formula OV31 front, Shimano RM-30 rear
Spokes Stainless, 15g
Tires Schwalbe Kojak, 700 x 28c Bad Boy
Pedals Wellgo flat
Crank FSA Bad Boy, 48/38/28
Option 1 N/A
Option 2 N/A
Chain KMC Bad Boy, Nano Black
Rear Cogs Sunrace Bad Boy, 11-32, 8-speed
Bottom Bracket Tange cartridge type
Front Derailleur Shimano Acera
Rear Derailleur Shimano Alivio
Shifters Shimano Acera
Handlebars FSA XC-180 31.8 Flat
Stem Cannondale C3
Headset Tange Integrated
Brakeset Tektro V-brake
Brakelevers Avid FR-5
Saddle Bad Boy Custom
Seat Post Cannondale C4
Sizes S, M, L, X
Extras Cannondale Cityscape Urban grips w/lockrings
