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2018 Cannondale

CAAD Optimo Sora

An aluminum frame race bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$949
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetSora
BrakesRim
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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)

36 mph

CAAD Optimo Sora

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews
BikeRadar
Cannondale CAAD Optimo 105 review

Apr 2019 · Simon Withers

A fine, fast and aggressive road bike-cum-trainer for wannabe fast men and women

Highs
  • Slick and speedy with the newest incarnation of Shimano 105

Lows
  • Lacks the all-round abilities of some similarly priced bikes

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Cyclist
Bike we like: Cannondale CAAD Optimo

Apr 2017 · BikesEtc

A great-value, versatile all-round roadie from the American masters of aluminium

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

CAAD Optimo, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE

Fork

Cannondale Ultra, Carbon blades, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer

Bottom Bracket

FSA 68mm cartridge

Headset

FSA Integrated, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap

Stem

Cannondale C4, 31.8, 6 deg.

Handlebar

Cannondale C4 Compact, 6061 Alloy

Saddle

Cannondale Stage Ergo

Seatpost

Cannondale C4, Alloy, 27.2x300mm (44-51), 350mm (54-63)

TypeRigid

Pedals

Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

Grips

Cannondale Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Sora GS

Front Derailleur

Shimano Sora, 31.8 clamp

Crank

FSA Vero 50/34

Shifters

Shimano Sora

Cassette

Shimano HG50, 12-27, 9-speed

Chain

KMC Z99, 9-speed

Brakes

Cannondale C4, dual pivot, cartridge pad

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano Sora

Wheels
Rims

RS 3.0, 24H Front, 28H Rear

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

Alloy, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 28h

Rear Hub

Alloy, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 28h

Tires

Schwalbe Lugano, 700x25c

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