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    CAAD Optimo Sora2018 Cannondale
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    MSRP
    $949
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    Category
    		Race
    2.8
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Rim
    		Sora
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 9
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    Summary
    		The Cannondale CAAD Optimo Sora 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)

    36 mph

    CAAD Optimo Sora

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    CAAD Optimo Sora2018 Cannondale
    Frame

    CAAD Optimo, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE

    Fork

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

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA 68mm cartridge

    Headset

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

    Stem

    Cannondale C4, 31.8, 6 deg.

    Handlebar

    Cannondale C4 Compact, 6061 Alloy

    Saddle

    Cannondale Stage Ergo

    Seatpost

    Cannondale C4, Alloy, 27.2x300mm (44-51), 350mm (54-63)

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

    Grips

    Cannondale Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Sora GS

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Sora, 31.8 clamp

    Crank

    FSA Vero 50/34

    Shifters

    Shimano Sora

    Cassette

    Shimano HG50, 12-27, 9-speed

    Chain

    KMC Z99, 9-speed

    Brakes

    Cannondale C4, dual pivot, cartridge pad

    Type: Rim

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Sora

    Wheels
    Rims

    RS 3.0, 24H Front, 28H Rear

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Alloy, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Alloy, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 28h

    Tires

    Schwalbe Lugano, 700x25c

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