2024 Cannondale
Bad Boy 1
$2,325
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Expert Review, Specs & Price
Expert Review
40 mm rubber and a Gates CDX belt make this Bad Boy 1 feel unusually smug on mixed surfaces. On town streets and broken bike paths it tracks stable and smooth, and the upright geometry keeps you comfortable on longer spins. The aluminum SmartForm C1 frame with Urban Armor bumper, mechanical Alfine shifting and hydraulic disc brakes underline its commute-first intent while aluminum wheels stay practical. Riders who want a low-fuss urban bike will love it, but you trade the outright speed and suspension for simplicity and durability.
Pros
- 40 mm tires handle gravel paths without slowing tarmac sections
- Gates CDX belt with Alfine hub means quiet, low-maintenance propulsion ideal for daily use
- Hydraulic disc brakes stop confidently in wet city conditions
- SmartForm C1 Alloy frame with integrated Urban Armor bumper is tough for urban knocks
- Sliding dropout makes wheel adjustments and belt-tensioning straightforward
Cons
- Mechanical Alfine shifting won't give push-button electronic precision
- Aluminum wheels prioritize durability over plushness on very rough roads
Best for :
- Mixed-surface commuting
- Fitness rides that include light gravel
- Weekend urban explorers
- Practical city riders who want low maintenance
Not for :
- Serious road racers
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Geometry & sizing
Available sizes
| Measurement | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 589.0mm | 618.0mm | 660.0mm | 688.0mm |
| Reach | 386.0mm | 409.0mm | 423.0mm | 446.0mm |
| Top tube | 560.0mm | 592.0mm | 618.0mm | 650.0mm |
| Head tube length | 435.0mm | 435.0mm | 435.0mm | 435.0mm |
| Head tube angle | 70.00° | 70.00° | 70.00° | 70.00° |
| Seat tube length | 450.0mm | 490.0mm | 525.0mm | 550.0mm |
| Seat tube angle | 73.50° | 73.50° | 73.50° | 73.50° |
| Chainstay | 435.0mm | 435.0mm | 435.0mm | 435.0mm |
| Wheelbase | 1036.0mm | 1070.0mm | 1099.0mm | 1133.0mm |
| BB drop | 53.0mm | 53.0mm | 53.0mm | 53.0mm |
| Standover height | 762.0mm | 792.0mm | 833.0mm | 858.0mm |
| Front center | 606.0mm | 640.0mm | 669.0mm | 703.0mm |
| Trail | 99.0mm | 99.0mm | 99.0mm | 99.0mm |
| Fork rake | 22.0mm | 22.0mm | 22.0mm | 22.0mm |
Measurements in mm and degrees. Values may vary depending on options.
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Recommendations based on rider height.
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