2021 Cannondale

CAAD Optimo 105

An aluminum frame race bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
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Weight19.6 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105, 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

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39 mph

CAAD Optimo 105

40 mph

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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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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 MegaExo

Headset

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

Stem

Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 7°

Handlebar

Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, Compact

Saddle

Cannondale Stage Ergo

Seatpost

Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 27.2 x 350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-63)

TypeRigid

Grips

Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 GS

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105, 31.8 clamp

Crank

FSA Gossamer alloy, 50/34

Shifters

Shimano 105, 2x11

Cassette

Shimano 105, 11-30, 11-speed

Chain

KMC X11, 11-speed

Brakes

Tektro R741

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano 105

Wheels
Rims

RS 2.0, 24h front, 28h rear

Spokes

Stainless steel, 14g

Front Hub

Formula RB-56

Rear Hub

Formula RB-5711

Tires

Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700 x 25c

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