2018 Cannondale

CAAD12 Women's Ultegra

An aluminum frame women’s race bike with high-end components and rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,100
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
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

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39 mph

CAAD12 Women's Ultegra

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 Ultegra review

Apr 2018 · Robin Wilmott

Proving good aluminium frames aren’t dead, the CAAD12 makes you feel very much alive on every ride. Buy if you just want a brilliant bike that reinforces how much fun road cycling can be

Highs
  • Light, highly refined frameset, responsiveness, value

Lows
  • Although quick, Mavic’s Aksiums have conservative rim widths

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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
First Look: Cannondale CAAD12

Jul 2015 · Mike Yozell

The bike that revived aluminum gets some impressive updates 

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

CAAD12 Women's, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, SAVE, BB30a, Di2 Ready

BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

Fork

CAAD12, SAVE, BallisTec Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4"

Bottom Bracket

FSA BB30

Headset

SuperSix EVO, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm carbon top cap

Stem

Cannondale C3 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg.

Handlebar

Cannondale C3 Women's Compact Wing, butted 6061 Alloy

Saddle

Selle Royal Seta S1 Women's

Seatpost

Cannondale C2 Carbon, 25.4x350mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Not included

Grips

Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra R8000, braze-on

Crank

Cannondale HollowGram Si, BB30a, w/ OPI SpideRing, 50/34

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-28, 11-speed

Chain

Shimano HG701, 11-speed

Brakes

Shimano Ultegra R8000

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano Ultegra R8000

Wheels
Rims

Mavic Aksium WTS

Spokes

Mavic Aksium

Front Hub

Mavic Aksium

Rear Hub

Mavic Aksium

Tires

Mavic Yksion WTS, 700x25c, folding

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