2020 Cannondale

CAAD Optimo Sora

An aluminum frame race bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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MSRP$1,050
Weight20.9 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetSora, FSA
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)

39 mph

CAAD Optimo Sora

40 mph

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Cannondale CAAD Optimo 1 review

Dec 2021 · Simon Withers

Race-ready road bike with a mudguard-ready frameset

Highs
  • Fast-handling frameset

  • Decent comfort

Lows
  • Basic wheels and tyres

  • Not a complete 105 groupset

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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

SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts, SAVE, Tapered headtube, Fender mounts

Fork

Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, fender mounts

Bottom Bracket

FSA Cartridge

Headset

CAAD Optimo, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4", 25mm top cap

Stem

Cannondale 4, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 7°

Handlebar

6061 alloy, Compact

Saddle

Cannondale Stage Ergo

Seatpost

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

FSA Vero alloy, 50/34

Shifters

Shimano Sora, 2x9

Cassette

Shimano HG50, 11-30, 9-speed

Chain

KMC X9, 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

Rear Hub

Formula RB-32

Tires

Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 25c

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