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  • The mid-range Six Carbon road line gets a new fiber lay-up - for a 100g weight savings in the frame - and a new all-carbon fork that lops off another 300g from last year's somewhat overweight models.

    The mid-range Six Carbon road line gets a new fiber lay-up - for a 100g weight savings in the frame - and a new all-carbon fork that lops off another 300g from last year's somewhat overweight models.

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  • The new Flash Carbon flagship reportedly weighs just 950g and minimal aluminum is used in the structure such as with the tiny post mount disc tabs.

    The new Flash Carbon flagship reportedly weighs just 950g and minimal aluminum is used in the structure such as with the tiny post mount disc tabs.

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  • The included Lefty Speed Carbon SL fork uses matching green-anodized clamps.

    The included Lefty Speed Carbon SL fork uses matching green-anodized clamps.

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  • The Flash frame can accept a standard 27.2mm seatpost but the included carbon one features a flattened section for a little extra comfort.

    The Flash frame can accept a standard 27.2mm seatpost but the included carbon one features a flattened section for a little extra comfort.

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  • The carbon rear stays are flattened top-to-bottom for a bit of traction and comfort enhancing flex on the trail.

    The carbon rear stays are flattened top-to-bottom for a bit of traction and comfort enhancing flex on the trail.

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  • The F1's new Lefty Speed DLR fork offers 110mm of travel in an ultra-stiff 1365g (3.01lb) package.

    The F1's new Lefty Speed DLR fork offers 110mm of travel in an ultra-stiff 1365g (3.01lb) package.

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  • Several 2010 Lefty forks feature Cannondale's new OPI (One Piece Integration) forged one-piece upper assembly.

    Several 2010 Lefty forks feature Cannondale's new OPI (One Piece Integration) forged one-piece upper assembly.

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  • Last year's On concept is now being offered in limited quantities (100 in the United States plus 100 in Europe) but at a hefty price of

    Last year's On concept is now being offered in limited quantities (100 in the United States plus 100 in Europe) but at a hefty price of

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  • The single-sided rear end also fully encloses the drivetrain for less maintenance and cleaner pants.

    The single-sided rear end also fully encloses the drivetrain for less maintenance and cleaner pants.

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  • Fitted up front is Cannondale's Fatty Solo fork.

    Fitted up front is Cannondale's Fatty Solo fork.

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  • The rear disc rotor and cog are both mounted to the same side of the wheel.

    The rear disc rotor and cog are both mounted to the same side of the wheel.

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  • The seat cluster is given an extra dose of style.

    The seat cluster is given an extra dose of style.

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  • Last year's 130mm-travel Rize is now split into 120mm and 140mm platforms.

    Last year's 130mm-travel Rize is now split into 120mm and 140mm platforms.

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  • Cannondale offers its RZ120 in a women's version, too - but this is no ride-around-the-park machine as evidenced by the subtly aggressive paint scheme. Check out the silver skulls - with their heart-shaped eyes.

    Cannondale offers its RZ120 in a women's version, too - but this is no ride-around-the-park machine as evidenced by the subtly aggressive paint scheme. Check out the silver skulls - with their heart-shaped eyes.

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  • The seat stays maintain their cross section all the way to the dropouts for better drivetrain response.

    The seat stays maintain their cross section all the way to the dropouts for better drivetrain response.

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  • The top-end Flash includes a Hollowgram SL crank fitted with a special SRAM XX-specific chainring spider.

    The top-end Flash includes a Hollowgram SL crank fitted with a special SRAM XX-specific chainring spider.

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  • The BB30-equipped bottom bracket area is also fitted with a direct-mount front derailleur.

    The BB30-equipped bottom bracket area is also fitted with a direct-mount front derailleur.

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  • Cannondale's hip Bad Boy urban lineup carries into 2010 with even more fervor than before.

    Cannondale's hip Bad Boy urban lineup carries into 2010 with even more fervor than before.

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  • The aluminum CAAD9 'cross frame is wholly unchanged for '10 - which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

    The aluminum CAAD9 'cross frame is wholly unchanged for '10 - which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

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  • Cannondale showed off this wild urban prototype built around its latest Flash carbon hardtail frame and complete with a custom Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 electronic transmission. Total weight was just 6.8kg as seen here.

    Cannondale showed off this wild urban prototype built around its latest Flash carbon hardtail frame and complete with a custom Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 electronic transmission. Total weight was just 6.8kg as seen here.

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  • The control box installation is extra tidy.

    The control box installation is extra tidy.

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  • The Formula R1 hydraulic disc brake clamps down on coated alloy rotors.

    The Formula R1 hydraulic disc brake clamps down on coated alloy rotors.

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  • Cannondale also fitted its concept bike with rigid carbon fiber version of its venerable Lefty suspension fork.

    Cannondale also fitted its concept bike with rigid carbon fiber version of its venerable Lefty suspension fork.

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  • Cannondale doesn't current have plans to put the Flash Di2 concept bike into production - but then again, it's also said that before and previous concept bikes like the On, which is now offered in limited numbers.

    Cannondale doesn't current have plans to put the Flash Di2 concept bike into production - but then again, it's also said that before and previous concept bikes like the On, which is now offered in limited numbers.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The rear derailleur wire is routed internally and exits at the end of the seat stay.

    The rear derailleur wire is routed internally and exits at the end of the seat stay.

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  • Of course, the front brake hose is routed internally, too.

    Of course, the front brake hose is routed internally, too.

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  • See those faint red squares hidden beneath the grips? Those are the Di2 shift buttons.

    See those faint red squares hidden beneath the grips? Those are the Di2 shift buttons.

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  • The sculpted dropouts are deeply scalloped on the interior side to save weight.

    The sculpted dropouts are deeply scalloped on the interior side to save weight.

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  • Cannondale will also offer the aluminum Flash frame separately for racers on a budget. Claimed frame weight is just 1.4kg (3.09lb).

    Cannondale will also offer the aluminum Flash frame separately for racers on a budget. Claimed frame weight is just 1.4kg (3.09lb).

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  • Cannondale has also devoted a lot of energy to updating its aluminum hardtails - good news for privateer cross country racers.

    Cannondale has also devoted a lot of energy to updating its aluminum hardtails - good news for privateer cross country racers.

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  • The RZ140 offers 140mm of travel for a more capable all-trail ride than last year's 130mm-travel Rize.

    The RZ140 offers 140mm of travel for a more capable all-trail ride than last year's 130mm-travel Rize.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com