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CAAD Optimo Sora
An aluminum frame race bike with mid-range components and promax rim brakes.
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$1,000| Weight | 20.9 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Sora |
| Brakes | Promax Rim |
Summary
The Cannondale CAAD series stands out as a top-tier choice for racing, offering a blend of speed, stiffness, and comfort. It's praised for its superb performance, improved aerodynamics, and versatility, making it suitable for both competitive racing and longer rides. While it excels in efficiency and handling, some reviews note a lack of comfort on rough surfaces and reduced responsiveness during intense efforts.
Superb performance and stiffness
Improved aerodynamics and versatility
Light and precise steering
Comfortable for longer rides
Competitively priced in a high-end market
Less comfortable on rough surfaces
Reduced responsiveness during climbing or sprinting
Some models lack rack and mudguard fittings
This bike kicks ass.Bicycling
If you can’t win on the CAAD10, you’ll have to look elsewhere for excuses.
CyclistA fine, fast and aggressive road bike-cum-trainer for wannabe fast men and women
BikeRadar"THE ADDED COMPLIANCE MAKES THE CAAD 13 BETTER SUITED TO RIDE MIXED SURFACES ON SATURDAY AND RACED ON SUNDAY THAN THE EARLIER MODELS IN THE CAAD SERIES."Road Bike Action
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Apr 2019 · Simon Withers
A fine, fast and aggressive road bike-cum-trainer for wannabe fast men and women
Slick and speedy with the newest incarnation of Shimano 105
Lacks the all-round abilities of some similarly priced bikes
Apr 2017 · BikesEtc
A great-value, versatile all-round roadie from the American masters of aluminium
| Frame | CAAD Optimo, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE BB Standard: BSA, 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) Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap |
| Grips | Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm |
| 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 Type: Promax Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
| 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 |
First added June 25
Last updated December 28
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