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    Wheels
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    Wheel Size
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    Brakes
    RimRimHydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscRimHydraulic DiscRim
    Groupset
    105, FSA105, FSA105, FSA105, ShimanoUltegraUltegra, ShimanoDura-Ace
    Drivetrain
    2 × 112 × 112 × 112 × 112 × 112 × 112 × 11
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    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)

    41 mph

    CAAD12 105

    39 mph

    CAAD12 Women's 105

    39 mph

    CAAD12 Disc Women's 105

    41 mph

    CAAD12 Disc 105

    41 mph

    CAAD12 Ultegra

    41 mph

    CAAD12 Disc Ultegra

    41 mph

    CAAD12 Black Inc.

    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

    CAAD12, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, SPEED SAVE, BB30a, Di2 Ready

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    New CAAD12 Women's, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, SPEED SAVE, BB30a, Di2 Ready

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    New CAAD12 Disc Women's, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, SPEED SAVE, BB30a, Di2 Ready, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    CAAD12 Disc, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, SPEED SAVE, BB30a, Di2 Ready, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    CAAD12, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, SPEED SAVE, BB30a, Di2 Ready

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    CAAD12 Disc, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, SPEED SAVE, BB30a, Di2 Ready, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    CAAD12, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, SPEED SAVE, BB30a, Di2 Ready

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    Fork

    CAAD12, SPEED SAVE, BallisTec full carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, integrated crown race.

    New CAAD12, SPEED SAVE, BallisTec full carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, integrated crown race

    New CAAD12 Disc, SPEED SAVE, BallisTec Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4"

    CAAD12 Disc, SPEED SAVE, BallisTec Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4", post-mount disc

    CAAD12, SPEED SAVE, BallisTec full carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, integrated crown race.

    CAAD12 Disc, SPEED SAVE, BallisTec Carbon, 1-1/8 to 1-1/4, post-mount disc

    CAAD12, SPEED SAVE, BallisTec Hi-Mod full carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, integrated crown race.

    Shock

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA BB30 Bearings

    FSA BB30

    FSA BB30

    FSA BB30 Bearings

    FSA BB30 Bearings

    FSA BB30 Bearings

    FSA BB30 Bearings

    Headset

    CAAD12, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap

    CAAD12, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap

    CAAD12, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap

    CAAD12, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap

    CAAD12, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap

    CAAD12, 1-1/4 lower bearing, 25mm top cap

    CAAD12, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm Carbon top cap

    Stem

    Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg.

    Cannondale C3 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg.

    Cannondale C3 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg.

    Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg.

    Cannondale C2, 7050 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg.

    Cannondale C2, 7050 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg.

    Cannondale C1 Ultralight, 2014 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg. w/ integrated Garmin Mount

    Handlebar

    Cannondale C3, butted 6061 Alloy Butted 6061 Alloy, Compact

    Cannondale C3 Women's Compact Wing, butted 6061 alloy

    Cannondale C3 Women's Compact Wing, butted 6061 alloy

    Cannondale C3, butted 6061 Alloy Butted 6061 Alloy, Compact

    Cannondale C3, butted 6061 Alloy, Compact

    Cannondale C2, 2014 Alloy, Compact

    Cannondale C1 Ultralight, 7050 Alloy, Compact

    Saddle

    Selle Royal Seta S1

    Selle Royal Seta S1 Women

    Selle Royal Seta S1 Women

    Selle Royal Seta S1

    Fi'zi:k Arione R7 MG Rails

    Fi'zi:k Arione R7 MG Rails

    Fi'zi:k Arione R3 w/ K:ium Rails

    Seatpost

    Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 25.4x300mm

    Cannondale C3 Alloy, 25.4x300mm

    Cannondale C3 Alloy, 25.4x300mm

    Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 25.4x300mm

    Cannondale C2, UD Carbon, 25.4x300mm

    Cannondale C2, UD Carbon, 25.4x300mm

    Cannondale SAVE Carbon, 25.4x350mm

    Pedals

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Grips

    Cannondale Bar Tape w/Gel 2.5mm

    Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

    Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

    Cannondale Bar Tape w/Gel 2.5mm

    Cannondale Bar Tape w/Gel, 2.5mm

    Cannondale Bar Tape w/Gel, 2.5mm

    Fi'zi:k Team

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 105

    Shimano 105

    Shimano 105

    Shimano 105

    Shimano Ultegra

    Shimano Ultegra

    Shimano Dura-Ace 9100

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105, braze-on

    Shimano 105, braze-on

    Shimano 105, braze-on

    Shimano 105, braze-on

    Shimano Ultegra, braze-on

    Shimano Ultegra, braze-on

    Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, braze-on

    Crank

    Cannondale Si, BB30a, FSA rings, 52/36

    Cannondale Si, BB30a, FSA rings, 50/34

    Cannondale Si, BB30a, FSA rings, 50/34

    Cannondale Si, BB30a, FSA rings, 52/36

    Cannondale HollowGram Si, BB30a, w/ OPI SpideRing, 52/36

    Cannondale HollowGram Si, BB30a, w/ OPI SpideRing, 52/36

    Cannondale HollowGram Si, BB30a, w/ OPI SpideRing, 52/36

    Shifters

    Shimano 105

    Shimano 105

    Shimano 105

    Shimano R505 Hydraulic Disc

    Shimano Ultegra

    Shimano R685 Hydraulic Disc

    Shimano Dura-Ace 9100

    Cassette

    Shimano 105, 11-28, 11-speed

    Shimano 105, 11-28, 11-speed

    Shimano 105, 11-28, 11-speed

    Shimano 105, 11-28, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-28, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-28, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra, 11-28, 11-speed

    Chain

    Shimano HG601, 11-speed

    Shimano HG601, 11-speed

    Shimano HG601, 11-speed

    Shimano HG601, 11-speed

    Shimano HG701, 11-speed

    Shimano HG701, 11-speed

    Shimano HG701, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Tektro R741, dual pivot, cartridge pad

    TypeRim

    Tektro R741, dual pivot, cartridge pad

    TypeRim

    Shimano RS505 hydraulilc disc, 140/140mm

    TypeRim

    Shimano BR785/505 Hydraulic Disc, 160/160mm

    TypeRim

    Shimano Ultegra

    TypeRim

    Shimano BR785/805 Hydraulic Disc, 140/140mm

    TypeRim

    Shimano Dura-Ace 9100

    TypeRim

    Brake Levers

    Shimano 105

    Shimano 105

    Shimano R505

    Shimano R505

    Shimano Ultegra

    Shimano R685 Hydraulic Disc

    Shimano Dura-Ace 9100

    Wheels
    Rims

    Mavic Aksium WTS

    Mavic Aksium WTS

    RD 3.0 Disc, 28-hole

    RD 2.0, 28H

    Mavic Aksium Elite WTS

    Mavic Aksium Disc WTS

    Cannondale HollowGram Si Carbon Clincher, 17mm inner, 35mm deep

    Spokes

    Mavic Aksium

    Mavic Aksium

    Stainless Steel, 15g

    DT Swiss Champion

    Mavic Aksium Elite

    Mavic Aksium

    Sandvik double butted 1.8/2.0

    Front Hub

    Mavic Aksium

    Mavic Aksium

    Formula CX20 front, CX 22 rear

    Formula Disc (Front) CX-20, (Rear) CX-22

    Mavic Aksium Elite

    Mavic Aksium

    Cannondale HollowGram, sealed bearing, 18h (F), 24h (RR)

    Rear Hub

    Mavic Aksium

    Mavic Aksium

    Formula CX20 front, CX 22 rear

    Formula Disc (Front) CX-20, (Rear) CX-22

    Mavic Aksium Elite

    Mavic Aksium

    Cannondale HollowGram, sealed bearing, 18h (F), 24h (RR)

    Tires

    Mavic Yksion Elite, folding, WTS, 700x25c

    Mavic Yksion WTS, 700x25c, folding

    Schwalbe Lugano, 700x25

    Schwalbe Lugano, 700x25c, folding

    Mavic Yksion Elite Guard, folding, WTS, 700x25c

    Mavic Yksion Elite Guard, folding, WTS, 700x25c

    Schwalbe ONE, folding, 700x25c

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