

The Trek FX 3 is equiped with Shimano components both for the brakes and the for the drive train. Even with the smaller rotor at the rear, it provides sufficient stopping power for its intended use. For brakes it uses Tektro HD-R280 hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors at the front and 140mm rotors at the rear. The Cannondale Quick 3 uses Shimano Altus shifters, Acera front derailleurs and Alivio rear derailleurs. They both come with 9 speed cassettes and double cranks, resulting in a wide gear ratio, but with a difference offered in the lowest and highest gear ratios.Ĭannondale’s highest gear ratio is going to provide a faster speed at the same pedal revolution, concentrating on faster speeds, while Trek’s more focused on the lower gear ratios, and helps tackle steep hills better. In terms of groupsets and other components used, both bicycles are quite comparable. Quick 3 Quick 3 Quick Women’s 3 Quick 3 Remixte FX 3 Disc FX 3 Disc Women’s FX 3 Disc Women’s Stagger Price $925 $1000 $1000 $1000 $899.99 $899.99 $899.99 Colors Chameleon Mercury, Rally Red Turquoise Turquoise Dnister Black, Rage Red Voodoo Trek Black, Magenta Voodoo Trek Black, Magenta Frame Normal Normal Normal Low Step-Through Normal Normal Low Step-Through Sizes SM,MD,LG,XL,2XL SM,MD,LG,XL,2XL XS,SM,MD,LG XS,SM,MD,LG S,M,L,XL,XXL XS,S,M,L S,M,L Here’s a comparison chart of the differences. Sadly, if you opt for other than the standard Cannondale version, you’re going to pay a higher price.

Both the Quick 3 and the FX3 are also availabe with low step through frames in case you don’t fancy throwing your legs over the rear wheel and the saddle when getting on and off the bike.

This is good news for heavy riders looking for a bike in the XXL range.īoth bikes are available in women’s versions, which means different color variations and in the case of the FX3, it also has women specific saddles for better comfort for female riders. The Trek has a maximum total weight limit of 300 lbs (136 kg), which includes the combined weight of the bike, rider and the cargo, while the Cannondale can carry a 300 lb (136 kg) rider and 30 lbs (14 kg) of luggage not including the bike’s own weight. Size: XS, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length Size: S, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length Size: M, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm clamp, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm lengthĬannondale Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 6° rise, 660mmīontrager Comp Lowriser, alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 600mm widthīontrager XR Endurance Elite, lock-on, ergonomicġ-1/8'' threadless, sealed cartridge bearingsīontrager alloy, 27.Both the Trek and the Cannondale come in 5 sizes, and range from small to extra-extra large, but there is a significant difference in the maximum weight each of these bikes can carry. (F) Tektro HD-T275 hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor / (R) Tektro HD-R280 hydraulic disc, 160mm rotorĬannondale 3 with Intellimount, Alloy, 31.8mm clamp Vittoria Terreno Dry, 700 x 40, reflective stripīontrager GR1 Expert, Hard-Case Lite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x40c Shimano MT210, 46/30, chainguard, 170mm lengthįormula DC-22, alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QRīontrager Tubeless Ready Disc, 32-hole, presta valve Size: XS, S, M, Shimano Acera M3000, 9 speed Size: XS, S, M, Shimano Acera SL-M3010, 2 speed Shimano Acera T3000, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull Shimano Acera M3000, Shadow design, long cage SR Suntour NEX, coil spring, preload, hydraulic lockout, 100x5mm QR, 63mm travel

Suntour NEX-E25, 63mm, tapered alloy steerer, coil, remote lockout, custom crown SmartForm C3 Alloy, SAVE, tapered head tube, Straightshot hidden cable routing, flat mount disc, rack/fender mounts, 360° reflectivityĪlpha Gold Aluminum, DuoTrap S compatible, internal cable routing, rack & fender mounts, post mount disc, kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR
