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    Category
    Race
    3.3
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Shimano 105 Rim
    105
    Drivetrain
    2 × 11
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale CAAD Optimo 105 is an aluminum frame race bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 rim brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    CAAD Optimo 105
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    Gear Range

    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

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    ColorsBlack Pearl; Acid Red; Ultra Violet

    Fork

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

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BSA Sealed

    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, 27.2 x 350mm (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

    Shimano 105, 50/34

    Shifters

    Shimano 105, 2x11

    Cassette

    Shimano 105, 11-30, 11-speed

    Chain

    Shimano HG601, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano 105

    TypeShimano 105 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, 700 x 25c

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