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    $875
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    Category
    RaceRaceRaceRaceRaceRaceRaceRaceRace
    Weight
    20.9 lbs19.6 lbs21.6 lbs20.9 lbs21.2 lbs
    2.4
    2.8
    2.4
    2.4
    2.4
    2.4
    2.5
    2.5
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    Wheels
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    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c700c700c700c700c700c700c
    Brakes
    RimRimRimRimRimRimRimRimRim
    Groupset
    Claris, Truvativ105, FSAClaris, FSAClaris, FSASora, FSASora, FSATiagra, FSATiagra, FSA105, FSA
    Drivetrain
    1 × 82 × 112 × 82 × 82 × 92 × 92 × 102 × 102 × 11
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

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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)

    30 mph

    CAAD Optimo Claris Flatbar

    39 mph

    CAAD Optimo 105

    39 mph

    CAAD Optimo Claris

    39 mph

    CAAD Optimo 4

    39 mph

    CAAD Optimo Sora

    39 mph

    CAAD Optimo 3

    39 mph

    CAAD Optimo Tiagra

    39 mph

    CAAD Optimo 2

    39 mph

    CAAD Optimo 1

    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

    SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts, SAVE, Tapered headtube, Fender mounts

    SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts, SAVE, Tapered headtube, Fender mounts

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

    SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts, SAVE, Tapered headtube, Fender mounts

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

    SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts, SAVE, Tapered headtube, Fender mounts

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

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

    Fork

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Bottom Bracket

    Tange Cartridge

    FSA MegaExo

    FSA Cartridge

    Cartridge, square taper

    FSA Cartridge

    Cartridge, square taper

    FSA Cartridge

    FSA Cartridge

    FSA MegaExo

    Headset

    FSA sealed bearing 1-1/8”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Stem

    Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6°

    Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Cannondale 4, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 7°

    6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Cannondale 4, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 7°

    6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Cannondale 4, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 7°

    6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Handlebar

    Promax, 31.8mm

    Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, Compact

    6061 alloy, Compact

    6061 Alloy, Compact

    6061 alloy, Compact

    6061 Alloy, Compact

    6061 alloy, Compact

    6061 Alloy, Compact

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, Compact

    Saddle

    Cannondale Stage Ergo

    Cannondale Stage Ergo

    Cannondale Stage Ergo

    Cannondale Stage CX

    Cannondale Stage Ergo

    Cannondale Stage CX

    Cannondale Stage CX

    Cannondale Stage CX

    Cannondale Stage CX

    Seatpost

    Alloy, 27.2 mm

    TypeRigid

    Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 27.2 x 350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-63)

    TypeRigid

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

    TypeRigid

    Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm

    TypeRigid

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

    TypeRigid

    Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm

    TypeRigid

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

    TypeRigid

    Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm

    TypeRigid

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

    Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

    Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

    Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

    Grips

    Cannondale Fitness

    Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

    Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

    Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

    Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

    Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

    Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

    Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

    Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano 105 GS

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano Sora GS

    Shimano Sora GS

    Shimano Tiagra GS

    Shimano Tiagra GS

    Shimano 105 GS

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105, 31.8 clamp

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano Claris, 31.8 clamp

    Shimano Sora, 31.8 clamp

    Shimano Sora, 31.8 clamp

    Shimano Tiagra, 31.8 clamp

    Shimano Tiagra, 31.8 clamp

    Shimano 105, 31.8 clamp

    Crank

    Truvativ E400, 38T

    FSA Gossamer alloy, 50/34

    FSA Tempo, 50/34

    FSA Tempo, 50/34

    FSA Vero alloy, 50/34

    FSA Vero Alloy, 50/34

    FSA Omega, 50/34

    FSA Omega ME Alloy, 50/34

    FSA Gossamer Alloy, 50/34

    Shifters

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano 105, 2x11

    Shimano Claris, 2x8

    Shimano Claris, 8-speed

    Shimano Sora, 2x9

    Shimano Sora, 9-speed

    Shimano Tiagra, 2x10

    Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed

    Shimano 105, 11-speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace 11-32, 8-speed

    Shimano 105, 11-30, 11-speed

    Shimano HG50, 11-30, 8-speed

    Shimano HG50, 11-30, 8-speed

    Shimano HG50, 11-30, 9-speed

    Shimano HG50, 11-30, 9-speed

    Shimano HG500, 11-28, 10-speed

    Shimano HG500, 11-32, 10-speed

    Shimano 105, 11-30, 11-speed

    Chain

    KMC Z51, 8-speed

    KMC X11, 11-speed

    KMC HG71, 8-speed

    Shimano HG71, 8-speed

    KMC X9, 9-speed

    KMC X9, 9-speed

    KMC X10EL, 10-speed

    KMC X10EL, 10-speed

    KMC X11, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Promax

    TypeRim

    Tektro R741

    TypeRim

    Promax RC-452

    TypeRim

    Promax RC-452, dual pivot calipers

    TypeRim

    Promax RC-452

    TypeRim

    Promax RC-452, dual pivot calipers

    TypeRim

    Promax RC-476

    TypeRim

    Promax RC-476, dual pivot calipers

    TypeRim

    Tektro R741, dual pivot calipers

    TypeRim

    Brake Levers

    Promax

    Shimano 105

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano Claris

    Shimano Sora

    Shimano Sora

    Shimano Tiagra

    Shimano Tiagra

    Shimano 105

    Wheels
    Rims

    RS 2.0, 24h front, 28h rear

    RS 2.0, 24h front, 28h rear

    RS 2.0, 24h front, 28h rear

    RS 3.0, 24h front, 28h rear

    RS 2.0, 24h front, 28h rear

    RS 3.0, 24h front, 28h rear

    RS 2.0, 24h front, 28h rear

    RS 3.0, 24h front, 28h rear

    RS 2.0, 24h front, 28h rear

    Spokes

    15g

    Stainless steel, 14g

    Stainless steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula RB-31

    Formula RB-56

    Formula RB-31

    Formula RB-31

    Formula RB-31

    Formula RB-31

    Formula RB-31

    Formula RB-31

    Formula RB-56

    Rear Hub

    Formula RB-32

    Formula RB-5711

    Formula RB-32

    Formula RB-32

    Formula RB-32

    Formula RB-32

    Formula RB-32

    Formula RB-32

    Formula RB-5711

    Tires

    Vitoria Zaffiro 700x25c

    Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700 x 25c

    Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 25c

    Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 25c

    Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 25c

    Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 25c

    Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 25c

    Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 25c

    Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700 x 25c

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