Bikes

Every Day is an Adventure. A bike that will turn every journey, path, and road into a joyride. Its comfort-focused frame and upright riding position keep the effort low and enjoyment high. Key Benefits - Built for Comfort. First and foremost, this bicycle is made for comfort with an upright riding position, lightweight feel and riding style, and a plush saddle combined with squishy front suspension that turns bumpy streets, parkland paths, and gravel roads into a smooth-sailing journey. - Easy on, Easy off. The Adventure begins with our lowest step-thru frame—a thoroughly modern take on a classic design, resulting in the easiest bicycle to kickstart your ride. Anyone can step on, set off, and park easily with the built-in kickstand. All that's left is enjoying the ride. - Style and Confidence. Plenty of smooth-shifting gears will ensure that every ride is a breeze, while trustworthy disc brakes and larger-volume tires will handle every road with ease and new-found confidence.

Every Day is an Adventure. A bike that will turn every journey, path, and road into a joyride. Its comfort-focused frame and upright riding position keep the effort low and enjoyment high. Key Benefits - Built for Comfort. First and foremost, this bicycle is made for comfort with an upright riding position, lightweight feel and riding style, and a plush saddle combined with squishy front suspension that turns bumpy streets, parkland paths, and gravel roads into a smooth-sailing journey. - Easy on, Easy off. The Adventure begins with our lowest step-thru frame—a thoroughly modern take on a classic design, resulting in the easiest bicycle to kickstart your ride. Anyone can step on, set off, and park easily with the built-in kickstand. All that's left is enjoying the ride. - Style and Confidence. Plenty of smooth-shifting gears will ensure that every ride is a breeze, while trustworthy disc brakes and larger-volume tires will handle every road with ease and new-found confidence.

Where Performance Takes Off A true performance road bike with race-winning DNA – delivering champagne experience for lemonade money. Where it thrives The open road, In competition What it's built for Speed, Handling, Durability Highlights - Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy Frame w/ full carbon fork - Shimano Sora 9-speed shifting / FSA Vero crank - Promax RC-452 dual pivot brakes

Flow Seeker A trail mountain bike that is primed for grinding climbs, mashing flats, and ripping descents. One for all, and all for fun! Where it thrives Out in the elements What it's built for Trail riding fun Highlights - SmartForm C1 Alloy Frame / SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain - Rockshox Pike Select 140mm fork / Deluxe Select+ shock - SRAM G2 R 4-piston hydro discs / TranzX dropper post Suspension Built for You A rider's center of gravity drives how the suspension performs, yet most bikes use the exact same layout for all sizes. Proportional Response Suspension alters the design by size for truly net-level prefornace. Proportional Response Full size-specific frame geometry, right down to the chainstay lengths. Keep the rider centered between the wheels for incredible traction and handling. Downtube Protection Have peace of mind, knowing a rugged rubber guard is protecting your piece.

Flow Seeker A trail mountain bike that is primed for grinding climbs, mashing flats, and ripping descents. One for all, and all for fun! Where it thrives Out in the elements What it's built for Trail riding fun Highlights - SmartForm C1 Alloy Frame / Shimano Deore 11-speed drivetrain. - Rockshox Recon RL 140mm fork / Deluxe Select shock. - Shimano hydraulic disc brakes discs / TranzX dropper post" Wheel Sizing: Size X-Small: 27.5-inch Size Small - X-Large: 29-inch

Your New Trail Boss A trail bike with its priorities on point: playful agility, progressive design, and killer capability – your favorite trails have never been more fun Where it thrives Challenging trails, up and down hills What it is built for Traction, handling, durability Highlights - SmartForm C1 Alloy frame / SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain - RockShox 35 RL Gold 140mm fork / Deluxe Select+ shock - Shimano MT200 hydraulic discs / dropper post The Right Stuff 29" wheels with big, grippy tires. Properly wide bars and properly short stems. Powerful brakes and dropper posts. Straightforward parts for straightforward performance Easy To Love Designed to be a "daily ride", the Habit is built for easy service with proven, durable suspension pivots, easy internal cable routing and no oddball proprietary stuff Proportional Response Utilizing size-specific Center-of-Gravity data, the suspension is custom designed for each frame size so that every rider, from the tallest to the smallest, experiences optimized suspension performance LockR Pivots Thru-axle pivot system creates a rock-solid connection between both sides of the swingarm for instantaneous response. No twist, no flex and no special tools required The Ai Advantage Our Ai Offset Drivetrain opens up the rear triangle for more tire clearance, while keeping the chainstays short for nimble agility. A stiffer, stronger rear wheel is just icing on the cake Flip Chip A reversable chip allows riders to tweak the geometry - raise the BB and steepen the head angle of by half a degree - or to switch from 29 to 27 Plus wheels Downtube Protection Have peace of mind, knowing a rugged rubber guard is protecting your piece

Get your little riders rolling free and loving life on these high-performance, Kid-Correct bikes. With its durable alloy construction, the Trail 12-inch will withstand plenty of tough use as kids improve their skills. Lightweight alloy bars and kid's comfort grips ensure they'll ride comfortably, the single-speed drivetrain and rear coaster brake are easy to operate, and the tool-free and optional training wheels help new riders get used to balancing a bike.

Quick As You Like A swift, sporty bike that’s perfect for getting a workout, city cruising, or just getting out and feeling good. Where it thrives: In town, leisurely rides, on crowded streets What it's built for: Agility, visibility, comfort Highlights -Lightweight aluminum frame w/ 360° reflective accents -Easy-to-use, wide-range 9-speed gearing w/ hydraulic disc brakes -Integrated connectivity with the Cannondale App Versatile A bike of all trades. Plenty of reflective accents and mounts for racks and fenders make Quick perfect for rides through the city, and it’s sporty enough for harder riding to keep you healthy and fit. Comfortable & capable Comfort comes standard thanks to bump-absorbing SAVE micro-suspension, and a riding position that’s upright for visibility and ease, yet forward enough for efficient speed. Premier performance First and foremost, Quick is quick. This bike is lightweight, nimble, and comfortable, with fast tires, confident handling, and gearing that’s just right for darting around town.

Quick As You Like A swift, sporty bike that's perfect for getting a workout, city cruising or just getting out and feeling good. Where it thrives In town, leisurely rides, on crowded streets What it's built for Agility, visibility, comfort Highlights - Lightweight aluminum frame w/ 360° reflective accents - Shimano Tourney TX 14-speed drivetrain w/ disc brakes - Integrated connectivity with Cannondale App Versatile A bike of all trades. Plenty of reflective accents and mounts for racks and fenders make Quick perfect for rides through the city, and it's sporty enough for harder riding to keep you healthy and fit. Comfortable & capable Comfort comes standard thanks to bump-absorbing SAVE micro-suspension, and a riding position that's upright for visibility and ease, yet forward enough for efficient speed. Premier performance First and foremost, Quick is quick. This bike is lightweight, nimble and comfortable, with fast tires, confident handling, and gearing that's just right for darting around town.

Quick As You Like A swift, sporty bike that’s perfect for getting a workout, city cruising, or just getting out and feeling good. Highlights - Lightweight aluminum frame w/ 360° reflective accents - Shimano 7-speed drivetrain with triple chainring crank - Powerful rim brakes Where it thrives: In town, leisurely rides, on crowded streets What it's built for" Agility, visibility, comfort

All Ways, All Days. Quick CX is light, versatile and engineered to keep you comfortable in all ways, all days. Highlights: - Light, durable SmartForm C3 aluminum frame - Bump-smoothing Suntour NEX-E25 suspension fork with 50mm of travel and handlebar-mounted lockout lever - Shimano CUES U6000 11-speed: wide-range gearing with the simplicity of a single front chainring - Fast-rolling, Vittoria Terreno Dry semi-knobby tires offer grip and control on pavement or off - Convenient universal phone clamp lets you turn any smartphone into a dashboard displaying ride information from the included Cannondale Wheel Sensor

All Ways, All Days. An urban-adventure bike for cities and town pathways, open countryside, and everything else. Expand your horizons on one bike to do it all. Where it thrives: In town, Leisurely rides, On crowded streets What it's built for: Visibility, Agility, Comfort Highlights - Light and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame / Suspension fork, 63mm travel, remote lockout - Shimano 8-speed drivetrain with hydraulic disc brakes. - Vittoria 700x40c multi-surface tires - Integrated connectivity with the Cannondale App Smooth Lines Quick CX has been redesigned with a custom fork that seamlessly flows into the headtube for a refined and classy look Connect An integrated wheel sensor helps track your activity (like speed, distance, and calories burned), registers your bike, reminds you of needed service, and more, all through the free Cannondale App Intellimount Stem A convenient mount on the stem will securely hold any SP-Connect compatible smartphone case, creating a dashboard display for speed, mileage, and more with the Cannondale App Versatility Comes Standard Wanna get serious? The Quick CX comes with fender brackets for foul weather and universal, easy-to-use rack mounts for grabbing groceries and life on the go

All Ways, All Days An urban-adventure bike for cities and town pathways, open countryside, and everything else. Expand your horizons on one bike to do it all. Where it thrives In town, Leisurely rides, On crowded streets What it's built for Visibility, Agility, Comfort Highlights - Light and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame / Suspension fork, 63mm travel, lockout - Shimano 8-speed drivetrain with hydraulic disc brakes - Vittoria 700x40c multi-surface tires / Integrated connectivity with Cannondale App

All Ways, All Days. An urban-adventure bike for cities and town pathways, open countryside, and everything else. Expand your horizons on one bike to do it all. Where it thrives In town, Leisurely rides, On crowded streets What it's built for Visibility, Agility, Comfort Highlights -Light and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame / Suspension fork, 63mm travel, remote lockout -Shimano 9-speed drivetrain with hydraulic disc brakes -Vittoria 700x40c multi-surface tires / Integrated connectivity with Cannondale App

All Ways, All Days. An urban-adventure bike for cities and town pathways, open countryside, and everything else. Expand your horizons on one bike to do it all. Where it thrives In town, Leisurely rides, On crowded streets What it's built for Visibility, Agility, Comfort Highlights - Light and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame / Suspension fork, 63mm travel - microSHIFT 7-speed shifting with powerful disc brakes - Vittoria 700x40c multi-surface tires

All Ways, All Days. An urban-adventure bike for cities and town pathways, open countryside and everything else. Expand your horizons on one bike to do it all Where it thrives In town, Leisurely rides, On crowded streets What it's built for Visibility, Agility, Comfort Highlights - Light and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame / Suspension fork, 63mm travel, remote lockout - Shimano 7-speed drivetrain with hydraulic disc brakes. - Vittoria 700x40c multi-surface tires Smooth Lines Quick CX has been redesigned with a custom fork that seamlessly flows into the headtube for a refined and classy look Versatility Comes Standard Wanna get serious? The Quick CX comes with fender brackets for foul weather and universal, easy-to-use rack mounts for grabbing groceries and life on the go

Quick As You Like A swift, sporty bike that's perfect for getting a workout, city cruising, or just getting out and feeling good. Where it thrives: In town, leisurely rides, on crowded streets What it's built for: Agility, visibility, comfort Highlights - Lightweight step-thru aluminum frame w/360 reflective accents - Shimano Tourney TX 14-speed drivetrain with disc brakes. - Integrated connectivity with the Cannondale App Connect An integrated wheel sensor helps track your activity (like speed, distance, and calories burned), registers your bike, reminds you of needed service, and more, all through the free Cannondale App Be Seen The Quick's graphics feature bright 360 reflective elements for that extra measure of safety in low-light conditions Fast and Easy To blend speed with comfort, Quick uses road-bike style wheels fitted with larger volume tires for better bump absorption, grip, and durability Confident Control Our OutFront steering geometry makes riding easier. It delivers agile handling by positioning the wheel further out in front for more stability, more control, and less chance of toe overlap Versatile A bike of all trades. Plenty of reflective accents and mounts for racks and fenders make Quick perfect for rides through the city, and it's sporty enough for harder riding to keep you healthy and fit Comfortable & Capable Comfort comes standard thanks to bump-absorbing SAVE micro-suspension, and a riding position that's upright for visibility and ease, yet forward enough for efficient speed

An evolved race bike ready for the rough and tumble of grass crits, mud ruts, or open gravel tracks. Where it thrives Paths less taken, open gravel tracks, high-speed off-road pursuits. What it's built for Shaving off seconds, stability in the rough, wicked tire clearance. Highlights - Light, durable, fast carbon frameset with big tire clearance - SRAM Rival AXS wireless electronic group / Rival hydro disc brakes - DT Swiss CR-1600 Spline wheels with 40c tires / HollowGram KNØT carbon seatpost

Road Reimagined Roll smooth, roll fast, roll confident. Wherever the road takes you, roll with Synapse – our most comfortable, all-around, up-for-anything, pure road machine. Where it thrives The open road, up & down hills, rough pavement What it's built for Comfort, handling, going long Highlights Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy Frame w/ full carbon fork Shimano Sora 9-speed drivetrain w/ dual chainring FSA crank Powerful mechanical disc brakes So Smooth With Synapse Alloy, comfort is built in. Synapse Alloy's frame tubes are shaped and butted with absolute precision to help absorb road chatter and bumps without adding weight or isolating you from the ride experience. So Comfortable Synapse Alloy moves with both pace and grace. A comfortable riding position, planted handling, and the wonderful responsiveness of alloy under power, all create a bike that will help you feel in control and get more out of every ride. So Capable Synapse's comfort and confidence brings utility, too. Balanced geometry, plenty of gear/bottle mounts, and clearance for 32mm wide tires that bring cushion and grip, mean Synapse is ready to rock on any road.

Go Further A road bike that's light, stiff, fast and surprisingly comfortable. Your rides will go longer. You'll barely notice. Where it thrives The open road, gravel roads, in competition What it's built for Endurance, speed, comfort Highlights - Lightweight BallisTec Carbon frameset - Shimano 105 11-speed group with Cannondale 1 dual chainring crank - Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes Wide Ranging Capabilities With full clearance for tires up to a whopping 3mm wide, and subtle, hidden fender mounts, the Synapse is ready and willing to explore the wilder side of endurance riding Power Pyramid Seat Tube The seat tube splits asymmetrically to meet the wide, 73mm CC30A for maximum stiffness with minimal weight Connect An integrated wheel sensor helps track your activity (like speed, distance and calories burned), registers your bike, reminds you of needed service and more, all through the free Cannondale App BallisTec Carbon Cannondale's proprietary high-strength, high-stiffness carbon construction. An advanced matrix of intermediate modulus fibers creates a frame that's light, durable and lively Fender Up Fully fender ready. A removable fender bridge on the rear stays is there when you need it, gone when you don't

Start out right! The Synapse Alloy's lightweight, comfortably sportive position and smooth ride will help you ride faster, longer, and more often. Its endurance geometry provides stable, confident handling and a more upright riding position for all-day adventures. Micro-Suspension in the rear triangle and fork to keep you comfortable and in control, while the frame's SmartForm C2 Alloy Construction and carbon blade forks deliver exceptional light weight for this category and result in a high-performance feel. With clearance for tires up to 32mm wide and subtle, hidden fender mounts for exploring the wilder side of endurance riding, the Synapse Disc is ready for adventure. - Aluminum frame, internal cable routing, flat mount disc - Full carbon thru-axle fork - Vittoria Zaffiro 28c tires Go Further A road bike that's light, stiff, fast and surprisingly comfortable. Your rides will go longer. You'll barely notice. Where it thrives The open road, gravel roads, in competition What it's built for Endurance, comfort Highlights - Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy Frame w/ full carbon fork - Shimano Tiagra 10-speed drivetrain w/ dual chainring FSA crank - Promax Decoder R mechanical disc brakes Feel the Light SmartForm C2 Alloy construction and full carbon forks deliver exceptionally light weight for this category for a high-performance feel

Go Further A road bike that's light, stiff, fast and surprisingly comfortable. Your rides will go longer. You'll barely notice. Where it thrives The open road, gravel roads What it's built for Endurance, comfort Highlights - Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy Frame w/ full carbon fork - Shimano Sora 9-speed drivetrain w/ dual chainring FSA crank - Powerful disc brakes Feel the Light SmartForm C2 Alloy construction and full carbon forks deliver exceptionally light weight for this category for a high-performance feel

Journey Ready An amazingly capable, versatile gravel road bike. Built for chasing horizons, exploring routes less traveled, or accelerating your commute. Where it thrives : Gravel roads, out in the elements What it's built for: Traction, handling, comfort Highlights - Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy frame w/ full carbon fork - Shimano Sora 9-speed shifting - WTB Riddler Comp tires, 700x37c Wide Ranging Capabilities Clearance for big 45mm tires lets you push further into the rough stuff, and enjoy more grip and comfort on every ride. Easy to Live With. Easy to Love. Everything on the Topstone is designed for simplicity, ease of use, and compatibility. Whether you're setting out on a big ride or taking the long way to work - less downtime, and more ride time. Load Up. Roll Out. With plentiful gear and water bottle mounts on the frame and fork, Topstone is ready to load up and go long.

Journey Ready An amazingly capable, versatile gravel road bike. Built for chasing horizons, exploring routes less traveled, or accelerating your commute. Where it thrives: Gravel roads, out in the elements What it's built for: Traction, handling, comfort Highlights - Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy frame w/ full carbon fork - microSHIFT Advent X, wide range 10-speed group - WTB Riddler Comp tires, 700 x 37c Wide Ranging Capabilities Clearance for big 45mm tires lets you push further into the rough stuff, and enjoy more grip and comfort on every ride. Easy to Live With. Easy to Love. Everything on the Topstone is designed for simplicity, ease of use, and compatibility. Whether you're setting out on a big ride or taking the long way to work - less downtime, and more ride time. Load Up. Roll Out. With plentiful gear and water bottle mounts on the frame and fork, Topstone is ready to load up and go long."

Nothing is Impassable The best gravel bike for anything from dirt roads to singletrack trails. With the grip and comfort of the Kingpin suspension, nothing is off-limits. Where it thrives Gravel and Dirt Roads, Rough Pavement, Trails What it's built for Gravel riding, back road exploring, bike packing and off-road adventures Highlights - Lightweight Topstone Carbon frameset with Kingpin suspension, SmartSense Ready / Integrated Cannondale App connectivity - Shimano GRX 600/400 10-speed gravel group - WTB ST i23 TCS rims / 700x45c WTB Riddler Comp tires Go ahead, ride it. Gravel. Beat-up backroads. Rolling singletrack trails. If your idea of road riding takes you beyond the paved and predictable, Topstone Carbon is the gravel bike for you. With the go-anywhere, ride-anything traction of its revolutionary Kingpin suspension system, it delivers more comfort on-road, and more grip- and-rip control off-road than any other bike on the market. Kingpin Suspension Delivering a smooth ride without the added weight and complexity of a shock and links, Kingpin is our answer for the most demanding gravel riders. Whether you need more comfort to go long, more traction to push beyond or more give to take on the tech—Kingpin is the maintenance-free, lightweight answer to your prayers. Load Up. Roll Out. With plentiful gear and water bottle mounts on the frame and fork, Topstone Carbon is ready to load up and go long. Corner like a Boss Rail through the rough and come out smiling. Led by our OutFront steering geometry, the Topstone Carbon offers up handling that's serenely stable in the chop, and light & nimble everywhere else.

Level Up. A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything. Where it thrives Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it's built for Handling, durability Highlights - Light and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame - SR Suntour XCT suspension fork, 100mm travel - microSHIFT 8-speed 1x drivetrain / Tektro hydraulic disc brakes

Level Up. A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything. Highlights - Premium SmartForm C2 Alloy frame / SR Suntour XCR 120mm fork with lockout - Shimano Deore 10-speed shifting - Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes Where it thrives - Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it's built for - Handling, durability

Level Up A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything Where it thrives Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it's built for Handling & durability Highlights - Light and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame - SR Suntour XCM suspension fork, 100mm travel, remote lockout. - microSHIFT Advent X 10-speed shifting / Shimano hydraulic disc brakes Intellimount Stem A convenient mount on the stem will securely hold any SP-Connect compatible smartphone case, creating a dashboard display for speed, mileage and more with the Cannondale App SmartForm C3 Alloy Simple yet sophisticated aluminum construction yields a light, lively frame that outperforms anything in its class Tapered Headtube The standard for top-end mountain bikes. Light and stiff, it's designed for the 1-1/2" to 1-1/8" tapered steerer tubes found on the best suspension forks SAVE Micro-suspension Delivers a smoother, more controlled ride thanks to strategically engineered flex zones built into the frame's rear triangle Boost Spacing Enabled by Boost spacing, Trail's short chainstays position the rear wheel optimally for climbing traction and agile handling Confident Control A slacker-than-average 66.5 degree head angle results in even more stable handling, giving you extra confidence when the trails point downhill StraightShot Internal Cable Routing For an integrated look and easy maintenance, the shift and dropper post cables route cleanly through the StraightShot window in the down tube, while the rear brake line is secured outside the frame Flat Mount Disc Brakes The ultra-light forged brake mount is compatible with modern flat-mount calipers, making adjustments or future upgrades easier

Level Up A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything. Where it thrives: Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it's built for: handling & durability Highlights - Light and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame - SR Suntour M3030 suspension fork, 75mm travel. - 7-speed drivetrain with double chainring cranks/ Tektro mechanical disc brakes SmartForm C3 Alloy Simple yet sophisticated aluminum construction yields a light, lively frame that outperforms anything in its class SAVE Micro-suspension Delivers a smoother, more controlled ride thanks to strategically engineered flex zones built into the frame's rear triangle Slack and Stable A slack 68-degree head angle creates exceptionally stable handling so that you can charge the descents with confidence Right-Sized Wheels The smaller sizes of Trail roll on 27.5" wheels, while the larger sizes come with 29" wheels to deliver the best blend of fit, fast, and fun for every rider StraightShot Internal Cable Routing For an integrated look and easy maintenance, the shift and dropper post cables route cleanly through the StraightShot window in the down tube, while the rear brake line is secured outside the frame

Level Up. A mountain bike built to raise your game and ignite a passion for the trail. Designed for the mountains and ready for anything Where it thrives Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisurely ride What it's built for handling & durability Highlights - Premium SmartForm C2 Alloy frame / SR Suntour XCR 120mm fork with lockout - Shimano Deore 10-speed shifting - Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes Confident Handling New-school handling and mountain-ready components result in a modern, confidence-inspiring experience at a level where you might otherwise be expecting compromises. This is what fun looks like Perfectly Framed Be it your first time off-road or further afield on to your next ride, SE's new SmartForm aluminum frames come assembled with choice components making these bikes the complete, trail-ready package Spec'd for More A longer travel 120mm fork, wider 760mm bars and a short stem sets the tone for this bike - combined with more aggressive 2.5"/2.3" tires, the SE handles the biggest trails Tapered Headtube The standard for top-end mountain bikes. Light and stiff, it's designed for the 1-1/2" to 1-1/8" tapered steerer tubes found on the best suspension forks SAVE Micro-suspension Delivers a smoother, more controlled ride thanks to strategically engineered flex zones built into the frame's rear triangle Boost Spacing Enabled by Boost spacing, Trail's short chainstays position the rear wheel optimally for climbing traction and agile handling Confident Control A slacker-than-average 66.5 degree head angle results in even more stable handling, giving you extra confidence when the trails point downhill Right-Sized Wheels All Trail SE sizes come with 29" wheels to deliver the best blend of fit, fast and fun for every rider StraightShot Internal Cable Routing For an integrated look and easy maintenance, the shift and dropper post cables route cleanly through the StraightShot window in the down tube, while the rear brake line is secured outside the frame Premium Framesets All-new progressive frame design blends the latest Trail-ready geometry with dropped seatstays for improved ride quality and a leaner look. Longer, lower, lighter and altogether more fun