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2017 Cannondale

CAAD12 Black Inc.

An aluminum frame race bike with ultra high-end components and shimano dura-ace rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$5,800
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetDura-Ace
BrakesShimano Dura-Ace Rim
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

41 mph

CAAD12 Black Inc.

40 mph

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Reviews
Gran Fondo Magazine
Cannondale CAAD12 105 Review

Aug 2018 · Benjamin Topf

Cannondale can look back on over thirty years of experience in the aluminium manufacturing sector. But how can the new Cannondale CAAD12 105 stand up to its competitors?

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BikeRadar
Cannondale CAAD12 Disc Dura-Ace review

Jul 2018 · Guy Kesteven

Effervescent race frame equipped with the latest tech makes a bargain superbike. Buy if you want a brilliant bike for leaving the carbon fibre herd standing

Highs
  • Superb precise and effervescent ride quality, outstanding Dura-Ace and Cannondale Hollowgram spec

Lows
  • Check sizing as seat tubes are very long for the top-tube length

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Cyclist
Cannondale CAAD12 105 review

Jan 2018 · Matthew Page

The CAAD range has long been regarded as the peak of aluminium frame building, and the CAAD12 proves why

Highs
  • Responsiveness

  • Low weight

  • Build quality

Lows
  • Minor build aggrievances

  • FSA chainrings rather than Shimano

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Cycling Tips
Cannondale CAAD12 vs SuperSix EVO Hi-MOD: road disc bike comparison review - CyclingTips

Jan 2017 · Matt Wikstrom

The number of road disc bikes in Cannondale’s catalogue has been steadily growing over the last few years with the most recent addition being the SuperSix EVO Disc announced last year. This means performance-oriented riders now have a choice between two distinct disc-equipped race bikes — the SuperSix EVO and the CAAD12 — made from […]

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road.cc
Cannondale CAAD12 Disc Dura-Ace

Mar 2016 · David Arthur @davearthur

One of the best-riding aluminium frames money can buy – and great value as well

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Bicycling
Tested: Cannondale CAAD12 Disc Dura-Ace

Oct 2015 · Mike Yozell

This hyper-engineered aluminum road bike improves on a model we already loved, with a tougher frame that lets us charge even harder

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

CAAD12, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, SPEED SAVE, BB30a, Di2 Ready

BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

Fork

CAAD12, SPEED SAVE, BallisTec Hi-Mod full carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, integrated crown race.

Bottom Bracket

FSA BB30 Bearings

Headset

CAAD12, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm Carbon top cap

Stem

Cannondale C1 Ultralight, 2014 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg. w/ integrated Garmin Mount

Handlebar

Cannondale C1 Ultralight, 7050 Alloy, Compact

Saddle

Fi'zi:k Arione R3 w/ K:ium Rails

Seatpost

Cannondale SAVE Carbon, 25.4x350mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Fi'zi:k Team

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace 9100

Front Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, braze-on

Crank

Cannondale HollowGram Si, BB30a, w/ OPI SpideRing, 52/36

Shifters

Shimano Dura-Ace 9100

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra, 11-28, 11-speed

Chain

Shimano HG701, 11-speed

Brakes

Shimano Dura-Ace 9100

TypeShimano Dura-Ace Rim

Brake Levers

Shimano Dura-Ace 9100

Wheels
Rims

Cannondale HollowGram Si Carbon Clincher, 17mm inner, 35mm deep

Spokes

Sandvik double butted 1.8/2.0

Front Hub

Cannondale HollowGram, sealed bearing, 18h (F), 24h (RR)

Rear Hub

Cannondale HollowGram, sealed bearing, 18h (F), 24h (RR)

Tires

Schwalbe ONE, folding, 700x25c

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