Cannondale Rize 3 – a lightweight, responsive, and capable trail bike. The “Rize” line was Cannondale’s answer to riders wanting a bike that “climbs and accelerates like a racer but descends like an all-mountain bike.” With five inches of travel and a premium alloy frame hand built in the USA, it rides like the perfect blend between a cross-country and trail bike.
The bike is built with a mixed SRAM 3x9-speed drivetrain:
• Crankset: SRAM GXP 44/34/24t
• Cassette: 11–34t 9-speed
• Shifters: SRAM X7 triggers
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM X9
• Front Derailleur: Shimano XT
• Fork: RockShox Revelation (upgrade from the original Lefty)
• Rear Shock: Fox Float RP2 with adjustable rebound and lockout
26” DT Swiss X430 clincher rims are laced to a Sun Ringle “Dirty Flea” rear hub and DT Swiss 350 front hub. Tires are Wolverine 2.2 with plenty of tread on them. Braking is handled by Avid Juicy Seven hydraulic discs that stop on a dime. Finishing kit includes a Thomson seatpost, new grips, and a genuine Fizik leather saddle.
Everything works perfectly — shifting is crisp, suspension is smooth. the bike has just been tuned and rides great. Paint and components are in excellent condition for its age. Original MSRP: $3,200 (2009–2010)
A Medium frame fits riders approximately 5’7” to 5’10” tall.