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2023 Cannondale

CAAD Optimo 105

An aluminum frame race bike with upper mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
BrakesTektro Rim
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Terrain
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CAAD Optimo 105
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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 105

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

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"

60cm

6'3" – 6'8"

63cm

6'5" – 6'11"

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Reviews
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Cannondale CAAD Optimo 1 review

May 2023 · Robin Wilmott

Cannondale’s Optimo 1 proves there’s still plenty of life in the rim-brake road bike

Highs
  • Low weight

  • Smooth ride quality

  • Balanced handling

Lows
  • Not a complete 105 groupset

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts

ColorsBlack Pearl; Ultra Violet

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, 27.2x350mm (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 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

TypeTektro Rim

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, 700x25c

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Last updated October 31

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