| The new range of 2010 Cannondale mountain bikes | | | | frame has a radically different shaped seat tube |
| has arrived this year. The bikes now available for | | | | which is leads to the stiffer frame. The carbon fibre, |
| purchase are the Cannondale Flash, Rush, Trail and | | | | due to new technology, now runs the length of the |
| Scapel. The Cannondale Flash has been described as | | | | frame, minimising the weight but providing maximum |
| the lightest Hardtail in the world. This bike is described | | | | torsion rigidity. |
| as being a purebred racing machine as it is lighter, | | | | The frame alone weighs just 950grams and the |
| stiffer, stronger and faster. | | | | overall bike weight is just 16.5lbs (without pedals). |
| Cannondale for 25 years have been optimizing tubing | | | | The rear tyre is 2.35, which gives lots of mud |
| to improve bike frame performance. The Flash bike | | | | clearance. |