2017 Cannondale

CAAD12 Disc Ultegra

An aluminum frame race bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,599
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra, Shimano
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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

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41 mph

CAAD12 Disc Ultegra

40 mph

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Reviews
Gran Fondo Magazine
Cannondale CAAD12 Disc Dura-Ace review – Aluminium can be so sexy!

Jun 2018 · Manuel Buck

Does it always have to be carbon? The answer is a straight no and with their new CAAD12 the people at Cannondale prove that aluminium can not only be extremely good looking but also offer top performance at an affordable price. Where else can you get a disc racer with full Shimano Dura-Ace spec for […]

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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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BikeRadar
Cannondale CAAD12 Disc Ultegra review

May 2016 · Robin Wilmott

The CAAD12 is beautifully constructed, and rides even better than we dared to hope. Buy if you want a great-riding, fine-looking alloy frame with a spec that wants for nothing

Highs
  • Stunning frame, disc brakes, ride quality

Lows
  • Slightly firm saddle

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Cyclist
Cannondale CAAD12 Disc review

Apr 2016 · Stu Bowers

The latest in Cannondale's aluminium line-up, the CAAD12 promises more than just disc brakes and a new paintjob.

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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
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Specs
Build
Frame

CAAD12 Disc, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, SPEED SAVE, BB30a, Di2 Ready, flat-mount disc

BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

Fork

CAAD12 Disc, SPEED SAVE, BallisTec Carbon, 1-1/8 to 1-1/4, post-mount disc

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

FSA BB30 Bearings

Headset

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

Stem

Cannondale C2, 7050 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg.

Handlebar

Cannondale C2, 2014 Alloy, Compact

Saddle

Fi'zi:k Arione R7 MG Rails

Seatpost

Cannondale C2, UD Carbon, 25.4x300mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

N/A

Grips

Cannondale Bar Tape w/Gel, 2.5mm

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra, braze-on

Crank

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

Shifters

Shimano R685 Hydraulic Disc

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra, 11-28, 11-speed

Chain

Shimano HG701, 11-speed

Brakes

Shimano BR785/805 Hydraulic Disc, 140/140mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano R685 Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Mavic Aksium Disc WTS

Spokes

Mavic Aksium

Front Hub

Mavic Aksium

Rear Hub

Mavic Aksium

Tires

Mavic Yksion Elite Guard, folding, WTS, 700x25c

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