Cannondale has always been a leader when it comes to offering women’s specific bikes. For 2013, they have a staggering 16 different models, just for women (5 mountain bike models, 6 road/cross models and 5 urban/recreation models)! Key among these are the Tango SL 29 hardtail and the Althea do-it-all urban commuter with front suspension.
Lyriel from Cannondale shows us the highlights of the new Tango SL 29 and Althea women’s specific models for 2013.
Tango SL 29
- 29er hardtail
- Delta V frame design increases stiffness of frame
- 1.5 headtube
- 1.5 fork
- Ample water bottle clearance
- 3 sizes for women – small, medium and tall
- SAVE microsuspension technology used in seatstays and chainstays – special tubing design that gives flex for comfort and increased traction
- Available August
- Tango SL 1 – $1,399.99
- Tango SL 2 – $1,099.99
- Tango SL 3 – $799.99
Althea
- Cross hybrid
- Versatile, urban, city commuter, recreational bike
- Neutral position for a sporty ride or leisurely ride
- Headshok Fatty DL 50 fork front suspension for a smooth ride
- Fender and rack capabilities
- Women’s specfiic frame design with bent top tube for plenty of standover height
- Available August
- Althea 1 – $1,199.99
- Althea 2 – $769.99
- Althea 3 – $539.99
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Looks like the Killer V made a comeback as a 29′er
Exactly, drbelleville! Cannondale used their old Killer V frames as inspiration on the new Tango model.