2021 Cannondale

CAAD Optimo Claris Flatbar

An aluminum frame race bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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Weight20.9 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 8
GroupsetClaris, Truvativ
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)

30 mph

CAAD Optimo Claris Flatbar

40 mph

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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, SAVE, Tapered headtube, Fender mounts

Fork

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

Bottom Bracket

Tange Cartridge

Headset

FSA sealed bearing 1-1/8”

Stem

Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6°

Handlebar

Promax, 31.8mm

Saddle

Cannondale Stage Ergo

Seatpost

Alloy, 27.2 mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Cannondale Fitness

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Claris

Crank

Truvativ E400, 38T

Shifters

Shimano Claris

Cassette

Sunrace 11-32, 8-speed

Chain

KMC Z51, 8-speed

Brakes

Promax

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Promax

Wheels
Rims

RS 2.0, 24h front, 28h rear

Spokes

15g

Front Hub

Formula RB-31

Rear Hub

Formula RB-32

Tires

Vitoria Zaffiro 700x25c

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