2018 Cannondale

CAAD12 Disc Dura-Ace

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

$4,500
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetDura-Ace
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 Dura-Ace

40 mph

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Reviews
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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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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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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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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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, SAVE, BB30a, Di2 Ready, flat-mount disc

BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

Fork

CAAD12 Disc, BallisTec Carbon, SAVE, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4", integrated crown race, 100x12mm thru-axle

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.

Handlebar

Cannondale C1 Ultralight, 7050 Alloy, Compact

Saddle

Fi'zi:k Antares R5 Ki'um Rails

Seatpost

Cannondale SAVE Carbon, 25.4x350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-63)

TypeRigid

Pedals

Not included

Grips

Fi'zi:k Microtex Superlight Classic

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 9120 hydro disc

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-28, 11-speed

Chain

Shimano HG701, 11-speed

Brakes

Shimano Dura-Ace 9170, hydro disc, flat mount, 160/140mm

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Dura-Ace 9120 hydro disc

Wheels
Rims

Cannondale HollowGram Si, Carbon Clincher Disc, 19mm inner, 35mm deep, tubeless ready

Spokes

DT Swiss Aerolite, straight pull

Front Hub

Cannondale HollowGram Si Disc, straight-pull, 24h (F), 28h (RR), Centerlock

Rear Hub

Cannondale HollowGram Si Disc, straight-pull, 24h (F), 28h (RR), Centerlock

Tires

Schwalbe ONE, folding, 700x25c

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