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    MSRP
    $875
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Race
    Weight
    21.6 lbs
    2.4
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Brakes
    Rim
    Groupset
    Claris, FSA
    Drivetrain
    2 × 8
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

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

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    CAAD Optimo Claris
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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

    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, SAVE, Tapered headtube, Fender mounts

    Fork

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

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA Cartridge

    Headset

    CAAD Optimo, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4", 25mm top cap

    Stem

    Cannondale 4, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Handlebar

    6061 alloy, Compact

    Saddle

    Cannondale Stage Ergo

    Seatpost

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

    Pedals

    Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

    Grips

    Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Claris

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Claris

    Crank

    FSA Tempo, 50/34

    Shifters

    Shimano Claris, 2x8

    Cassette

    Shimano HG50, 11-30, 8-speed

    Chain

    KMC HG71, 8-speed

    Brakes

    Promax RC-452

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Claris

    Wheels
    Rims

    RS 2.0, 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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