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    MSRP
    $850
    $1,000
    $1,100
    $1,320
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    Category
    RaceRaceRaceRace
    Weight
    21.8 lbs20.9 lbs20.9 lbs19.4 lbs
    2.4
    2.4
    2.5
    2.8
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c700c
    Brakes
    RimRimRimRim
    Groupset
    Claris, FSASoraTiagra, FSA105, FSA
    Drivetrain
    2 × 82 × 92 × 102 × 11
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    cannondale.com

    cannondale.com

    cannondale.com

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    CAAD Optimo Claris
    CAAD Optimo Sora
    CAAD Optimo Tiagra
    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 Claris

    39 mph

    CAAD Optimo Sora

    41 mph

    CAAD Optimo Tiagra

    39 mph

    CAAD Optimo 105

    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

    CAAD Optimo, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE

    CAAD Optimo, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE

    CAAD Optimo, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE

    CAAD Optimo, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE

    Fork

    Cannondale Ultra, Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer

    Cannondale Ultra, Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer

    Cannondale Ultra, Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer

    Cannondale Ultra, Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer

    Shock

    none

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA Cartridge

    Shimano BSA Sealed

    FSA MegaExo

    FSA MegaExo

    Headset

    FSA Integrated, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap

    FSA Integrated, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap

    FSA Integrated, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap

    FSA Integrated, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap

    Stem

    Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Handlebar

    Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, Compact

    Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, Compact

    Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, Compact

    Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, Compact

    Saddle

    Cannondale Stage Ergo

    Cannondale Stage Ergo

    Cannondale Stage Ergo

    Cannondale Stage Ergo

    Seatpost

    Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-63)

    Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-63)

    Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-63)

    Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-63)

    Pedals

    Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

    Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

    Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

    Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

    Grips

    Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

    Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

    Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

    Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Claris GS

    Shimano Sora GS

    Shimano Tiagra GS

    Shimano 105 GS

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Claris, 31.8 clamp

    Shimano Sora, 31.8 clamp

    Shimano Tiagra, 31.8 clamp

    Shimano 105, 31.8 clamp

    Crank

    FSA Tempo Alloy, 50/34

    Shimano Sora 3000, 50/34

    FSA Omega Alloy, 52/36

    FSA Gossamer Alloy, 50/34

    Shifters

    Shimano Claris, 2x8

    Shimano Sora, 2x9

    Shimano Tiagra, 2x10

    Shimano 105, 2x11

    Cassette

    Shimano HG50, 11-30, 8-speed

    Shimano HG50, 11-30, 9-speed

    Shimano HG500, 11-28, 10-speed

    Shimano 105, 11-30, 11-speed

    Chain

    KMC, 8-speed

    Shimano HG53, 9-speed

    KMC X10, 10-speed

    KMC X11, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Promax RC-452

    Promax RC-452

    Promax RC-476

    Tektro R741

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano Sora

    Shimano Tiagra

    Shimano 105 7000

    Wheels
    Rims

    RS 3.0, 24h front, 28h rear

    RS 2.0, 24h front, 28h rear

    RS 2.0, 24h front, 28h rear

    RS 2.0, 24h front, 28h rear

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula RB-31 front, RB-32 rear

    Formula RB-31 front, RB-32 rear

    Formula RB-31 front, RB-32 rear

    Formula RB-56 front, RB-5711 rear

    Rear Hub

    Formula RB-31 front, RB-32 rear

    Formula RB-31 front, RB-32 rear

    Formula RB-31 front, RB-32 rear

    Formula RB-56 front, RB-5711 rear

    Tires

    Vittoira Zaffiro, 700 x 25c

    Vittoira Zaffiro, 700 x 25c

    Vittoira Zaffiro, 700 x 25c

    Vittoira Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700 x 25c

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