Cannondale Bad Boy Single Speed Lefty
I found somebody who s done it on a bad boy 2008 and somebody else who s done it one a more recent model but a bike expert told me that not every bike can be converted into ss bikes and that most cannondale bikes couldn t because of the shape of the frame making it impossible to put a single speed cog.
Cannondale bad boy single speed lefty. He had a tough time. If you re looking for a unique commuter that is. We take a look at these models and what each model offers. The 2019 bad boy is fairly similar to the 2018 model except bad boy 1 which.
The cannondale bad boy single fork 4 sits at the top of the brand s hybrid range with a smartform c2 alloy aluminium frame and a rigid innovative left fork. The head tube and down tube of the bad boy 1 are 3d forged from a single piece of aluminum for high strength and a sleek look. For 2019 the cannondale badboy has been left unchanged from the ever popular 2018 models. The bad boy is definitely worth considering if you are looking for a great commuting bike with solid looks.
Cannondale lefty formula dc52 p p wheels. Single speed 14t p forks. We have 1 cannondale bad boy manual available for free pdf download. The standout feature on the bad boy 3 is undoubtedly the lefty pipe front fork which is in fact not a fork at all but a single steering.
The bad boy 2 gets shimano s new urban metrea 11 speed groupset combined with cannondale s si chainset for a 1x11 speed drivetrain. Cannondale bad boy lefty single speed large frame size. Taren just retrofitted the aluminum 2014 cannondale bad boy 9 with disc brakes into a single speed commuter bike and added axiom clipper dlx 2429 universal bike fenders. Lightpipe lefty the wild lefty fork is incredibly stiff for precise handling and features a bright integrated supernova led light strip for added visibility and a one of a kind appearance.
Sram truvativ fire x pedals. This single shifter setup gives a range that suits city cycling as well as light countryside riding while simplifying the shifting system. Avid juicy 3 hydraulic disk brake and avid juicy 3 levers crank. Used but not extensively ridden.
The cannondale bad boy 3 is an aggressive hybrid bike for extreme urban cycling. I m interested in converting my cannondale bad boy 2011 into a single speed bike. The cannondale bad boy is a premium urban bike that offers style and substance in a single package. 3 25 mb table of contents.
Some small paint chips. Cannondale bad boy owner s manual 106 pages brand. The bad boy 3 benefits from a 16 speed shimano drivetrain with an altus rear derailleur and tourney front derailleur. Featuring the brand s signature one piece integration process and a build which puts an emphasis on system integration this bicycle connects various components into one flawlessly functioning unit that feels incredibly nimble even.