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
FEATURES:
- Exceptional Aluminum Performance: Everything we know about aluminum road bikes in one space – refined tube profiles, precision butting, and double-pass welds create frames that are lighter and ride better than our competitors’ high-ticket alloy offerings.
- Elite Race Geometry: With geometry influenced directly from our award-winning CAAD13 bike, the CAAD Optimo offers true race handling and optimal body position at all times.
- Ride Smoother with SAVE: Along with Optimo’s new dropped seatstay profile, finely engineered flex zones in the rear of the frame absorb road chatter for better comfort and control.
- Full Carbon Fork: Premium carbon fork features full carbon fiber construction and a tapered steerer, for ultra low weight, and maximum steering precision.
- Versatility Built In: Subtle rack and fender mounts expand CAAD Optimo's versatility for commuting/wet weather training.
- Smoother Than Ever: CAAD bikes have always been known for their surprisingly smooth ride. CAAD Optimo features a newly designed SAVE rear triangle to absorb road chatter for better comfort and control.
SPECS:
| Frame | All-New SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts, 130 x 9mm QR |
|---|---|
| Fork | BallisTec Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, fender mounts, 100 x 9mm QR |
| Headset | CAAD Optimo, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4", 25mm top cap |
| Rims/Wheels | RS 3.0, 24h front, 28h rear |
| Hubs | Front: Formula RB-31 Rear: Formula RB-32 |
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 25c |
| Crankset | FSA Vero Alloy, 50/34 |
| Bottom Bracket | Cartridge, square taper |
| Chain | KMC X9, 9-speed |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora, 31.8 clamp |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora GS |
| Cassette/Rear Cogs | Shimano HG50, 11-30, 9-speed |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora, 9-speed |
| Handlebars | 6061 alloy, Compact |
| Tape/Grips | Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm |
| Stem | 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
| Brakes | Promax RC-452, dual pivot calipers |
| Pedals | Wellgo w/Clip and Strap |
| Saddle | Cannondale Stage CX |
| Seat Post | Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm |