2021 Cannondale

CAAD13 105

An aluminum frame race bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
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MSRP$1,950
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105, FSA
BrakesRim
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

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41 mph

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40 mph

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Sizing
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"

60cm

6'2" – 6'6"

62cm

6'5" – 6'9"

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Cannondale CAAD13 Disc 105 review

Oct 2021 · Matthew Loveridge

It’s neither cheap nor light, but it rides so well you just won’t care

Highs
  • Exciting ride quality

  • Mudguard mounts

  • Useful clearances

Lows
  • Weight

  • Wheels can’t be run tubeless

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Road Bike Action
CANNONDALE CAAD13 BIKE TEST - Road Bike Action

Aug 2021 · David Kennedy

Anew from the forge

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Cyclist
Cannondale CAAD13 105 Disc review

Aug 2021 · Marc Abbott

The CAAD13 is an aluminium road bike that packs a sizeable punch

Highs
  • Smooth ride

  • Punchy performance

  • Aero-optimised tubing

  • Excellent brakes

Lows
  • A 105 chainset would unify the groupset

  • You can go carbon at this price

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Cycling Tips
Cannondale CAAD13 review: more aero, but less stiff and distinctive - CyclingTips

May 2020 · James Huang

Cannondale’s CAAD series of welded aluminum road racing bikes have long occupied a cherished position among amateur racers and weekend warriors for their excellent all-around stiffness and weight, reasonable pricing, and traditional aesthetic. With this latest CAAD13 iteration, though, Cannondale has decided to stray from the CAAD’s tried-and-true playbook, trading some of those traditional performance […]

Highs
  • Supremely comfortable ride, fantastic handling, sleek aero shape.

Lows
  • Sleek aero shape, finicky seatpost binder, asymmetrical BB30a press-fit bottom bracket shell.

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road.cc
Cannondale CAAD13 Disc 105 2020

Dec 2019 · Mat Brett

Aero-tuned aluminium road bike that proves carbon isn't the only option for a smooth ride

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Cycling Weekly
Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Force eTap AXS

Dec 2019 · James Bracey

Is the radically redesigned CAAD13 able to improve on the almost perfect CAAD12?

Highs
  • Versatile

  • Frame ride quality

  • Spec

Lows
  • Nothing

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Cannondale rolls out redesigned CAAD13

Jul 2019 · Philippe Tremblay

Alloy road bike gets overhaul introducing increased versatility, wide-tire clearance and aerodynamic tube shapes

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, direct mount rim brake, integrated cable routing w/ Switchplate, SAVE, BB30a, 9x130 QR, Di2 ready

BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

ColorBlack Pearl

Fork

BallisTec Carbon, direct mount rim brake, SAVE, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, integrated crown race, 100x9mm QR, 55mm offset (47-54cm) 45mm offset (56-62cm)

Bottom Bracket

Cannondale BB30

Headset

CAAD13, integrated, 1-1/8" - 1-1/4

Stem

Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

Handlebar

Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, Compact

Saddle

Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails

Seatpost

HollowGram 27 KNØT, Alloy, 2 bolt clamp, 330mm, 15mm offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

Not included

Grips

Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 GS

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105, braze-on

Crank

Cannondale 1, BB30a, FSA rings, 52/36

Shifters

Shimano 105, 11-speed

Cassette

Shimano 105, 11-30, 11-speed

Chain

Shimano HG601, 11-speed

Brakes

Shimano 105 direct mount

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano 105

Wheels
Rims

Fulcrum Racing 900 RB

Spokes

Fulcrum, Stainless steel

Front Hub

Fulcrum Racing 900, QR

Rear Hub

Fulcrum Racing 900, QR

Tires

Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700 x 25c

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