2019 Cannondale

CAAD Optimo Sora

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

$1,000
Weight20.9 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetSora
BrakesRim
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Terrain
smoothrugged
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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

CAAD Optimo Sora

40 mph

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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
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Specs
Build
Frame

CAAD Optimo, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

Fork

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

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BSA Sealed

Headset

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

Stem

Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

Handlebar

Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, Compact

Saddle

Cannondale Stage Ergo

Seatpost

Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-63)

TypeRigid

Pedals

Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

Grips

Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Sora GS

Front Derailleur

Shimano Sora, 31.8 clamp

Crank

Shimano Sora 3000, 50/34

Shifters

Shimano Sora, 2x9

Cassette

Shimano HG50, 11-30, 9-speed

Chain

Shimano HG53, 9-speed

Brakes

Promax RC-452

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano Sora

Wheels
Rims

RS 2.0, 24h front, 28h rear

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

Formula RB-31 front, RB-32 rear

Rear Hub

Formula RB-31 front, RB-32 rear

Tires

Vittoira Zaffiro, 700 x 25c

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