2021 Cannondale

CAAD Optimo 2

An aluminum frame race bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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MSRP$1,350
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetTiagra, FSA
BrakesRim
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

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39 mph

CAAD Optimo 2

40 mph

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Sizing
44cm

5'2" – 5'5"

48cm

5'2" – 5'8"

51cm

5'5" – 5'10"

54cm

5'7" – 5'11"

56cm

5'10" – 6'1"

58cm

6'0" – 6'4"

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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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Specs
Build
Frame

SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts, 130x10mm QR

ColorBlack Pearl

Fork

CAAD Optimo Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, fender mounts, 100x9mm QR

Bottom Bracket

FSA Cartridge

Headset

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

Stem

6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

Handlebar

6061 Alloy, Compact

Saddle

Cannondale Stage CX

Seatpost

Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

Grips

Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra GS

Front Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra, 31.8 clamp

Crank

FSA Omega ME Alloy, 50/34

Shifters

Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed

Cassette

Shimano HG500, 11-32, 10-speed

Chain

KMC X10EL, 10-speed

Brakes

Promax RC-476, dual pivot calipers

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano Tiagra

Wheels
Rims

RS 3.0, 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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