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2025 Cannondale

CAAD Optimo 3

An aluminum frame race bike with mid-range components and promax rim brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,300
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FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetSora
BrakesPromax Rim
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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 3

40 mph

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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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

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, 130x10mm QR

Colors: Ultra Violet; Black

Fork

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

Bottom Bracket

Cartridge, square taper

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, 27.2x350mm

Type: Rigid

Pedals

Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

Grips

Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Sora GS

Front Derailleur

Shimano Sora, 31.8 clamp

Crank

FSA Vero Alloy, 50/34

Shifters

Shimano Sora, 9-speed

Cassette

Shimano HG50, 11-30, 9-speed

Chain

KMC X9, 9-speed

Brakes

Promax RC-452, dual pivot calipers

Type: Promax Rim

Brake Levers

Shimano Sora

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, 700x25c

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First added October 23

Last updated May 30