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    MSRP
    $1,350
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Race
    2.5
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Brakes
    Rim
    Groupset
    Tiagra, FSA
    Drivetrain
    2 × 10
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale CAAD Optimo 2 is an aluminum frame race bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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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 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts, 130x10mm QR

    ColorBlack Pearl

    Fork

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

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA Cartridge

    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, 27.2 x 350mm

    Pedals

    Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

    Grips

    Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra GS

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra, 31.8 clamp

    Crank

    FSA Omega ME Alloy, 50/34

    Shifters

    Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano HG500, 11-32, 10-speed

    Chain

    KMC X10EL, 10-speed

    Brakes

    Promax RC-476, dual pivot calipers

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Tiagra

    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, 700 x 25c

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