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    Brakes
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    Groupset
    105, FSA105, FSA105, ShimanoUltegraUltegraDura-AceRED AXS
    Drivetrain
    2 × 112 × 112 × 112 × 112 × 112 × 112 × 11 Electronic
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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

    CAAD12 Women's 105

    41 mph

    CAAD12 105

    41 mph

    CAAD12 Disc 105

    39 mph

    CAAD12 Women's Ultegra

    41 mph

    CAAD12 Ultegra

    41 mph

    CAAD12 Disc Dura-Ace

    41 mph

    CAAD12 RED eTap

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

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

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

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

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

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

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

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

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

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

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

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

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

    BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

    Fork

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

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

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

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

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

    CAAD12 Disc, BallisTec Carbon, SAVE, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4", integrated crown race, 100x12mm thru-axle

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

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA BB30

    FSA BB30 Bearings

    FSA BB30 Bearings

    FSA BB30

    FSA BB30 Bearings

    FSA BB30 Bearings

    Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

    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

    SuperSix EVO, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm carbon top cap

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

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

    SuperSix EVO, 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 C1 Ultralight, 2014 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg.

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

    Handlebar

    Cannondale C3 Women's Compact Wing, butted 6061 Alloy

    Cannondale C3, butted 6061 Alloy Butted 6061 Alloy, Compact

    Cannondale C3, butted 6061 Alloy Butted 6061 Alloy, Compact

    Cannondale C3 Women's Compact Wing, butted 6061 Alloy

    Cannondale C2, 2014 Alloy, Compact

    Cannondale C1 Ultralight, 7050 Alloy, Compact

    Cannondale C1 Ultralight, 7050 Alloy, Compact

    Saddle

    Selle Royal Seta S1 Women's

    Selle Royal Seta S1

    Selle Royal Seta S1

    Selle Royal Seta S1 Women's

    Selle Royal Seta S1

    Fi'zi:k Antares R5 Ki'um Rails

    Fi'zi:k Antares R5 MG Rails

    Seatpost

    Cannondale C3 Alloy, 25.4x300mm

    Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 25.4x300mm (44-56), 400mm (58-63)

    Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 25.4x300mm (44-56), 400mm (58-63)

    Cannondale C2 Carbon, 25.4x350mm

    Cannondale C2, UD Carbon, 25.4x300mm (44-56), 400mm (58-63)

    Cannondale SAVE Carbon, 25.4x350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-63)

    Cannondale SAVE Carbon, 25.4x350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-63)

    Pedals

    Not included

    Not included

    Not included

    Not included

    Not included

    Not included

    Not included

    Grips

    Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

    Cannondale Bar Tape w/Gel 3.5mm

    Cannondale Bar Tape w/Gel 3.5mm

    Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

    Cannondale Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

    Fi'zi:k Microtex Superlight Classic

    Cannondale Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 105

    Shimano 105

    Shimano 105

    Shimano Ultegra R8000

    Shimano Ultegra R8000

    Shimano Dura-Ace 9100

    SRAM RED eTap

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105, braze-on

    Shimano 105, braze-on

    Shimano 105, braze-on

    Shimano Ultegra R8000, braze-on

    Shimano Ultegra R8000, braze-on

    Shimano Dura-Ace 9100, braze-on

    SRAM RED eTap, braze-on

    Crank

    Cannondale Si, BB30a, FSA rings, 50/34

    Cannondale Si, BB30a, FSA rings, 52/36

    Cannondale Si, BB30a, FSA rings, 52/36

    Cannondale HollowGram Si, BB30a, w/ OPI SpideRing, 50/34

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

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

    SRAM RED, BB30a, 52/36

    Shifters

    Shimano 105

    Shimano 105

    Shimano RS505 hydro disc

    Shimano Ultegra R8000

    Shimano Ultegra R8000

    Shimano Dura-Ace 9120 hydro disc

    SRAM RED eTap

    Cassette

    Shimano 105, 11-28, 11-speed

    Shimano 105, 11-28, 11-speed

    Shimano 105, 11-28, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-28, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-28, 11-speed

    Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-28, 11-speed

    SRAM PG 1170, 11-28, 11-speed

    Chain

    Shimano HG601, 11-speed

    Shimano HG601, 11-speed

    Shimano HG601, 11-speed

    Shimano HG701, 11-speed

    Shimano HG701, 11-speed

    Shimano HG701, 11-speed

    SRAM CN-1170, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano 105

    TypeRim

    Shimano 105

    TypeRim

    Shimano BR785/505 hydro disc, 160/160mm

    TypeRim

    Shimano Ultegra R8000

    TypeRim

    Shimano Ultegra R8000

    TypeRim

    Shimano Dura-Ace 9170, hydro disc, flat mount, 160/140mm

    TypeRim

    SRAM Force

    TypeRim

    Brake Levers

    Shimano 105

    Shimano 105

    Shimano RS505 hydro disc

    Shimano Ultegra R8000

    Shimano Ultegra R8000

    Shimano Dura-Ace 9120 hydro disc

    SRAM RED eTap

    Wheels
    Rims

    Mavic Aksium WTS

    Mavic Aksium WTS

    RD 2.0, 28H

    Mavic Aksium WTS

    Mavic Aksium WTS

    Cannondale HollowGram Si, Carbon Clincher Disc, 19mm inner, 35mm deep, tubeless ready

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

    Spokes

    Mavic Aksium

    Mavic Aksium

    Stainless 2.0

    Mavic Aksium

    Mavic Aksium

    DT Swiss Aerolite, straight pull

    Double butted 1.8/2.0

    Front Hub

    Mavic Aksium

    Mavic Aksium

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

    Mavic Aksium

    Mavic Aksium

    Cannondale HollowGram Si Disc, straight-pull, 24h (F), 28h (RR), Centerlock

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

    Rear Hub

    Mavic Aksium

    Mavic Aksium

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

    Mavic Aksium

    Mavic Aksium

    Cannondale HollowGram Si Disc, straight-pull, 24h (F), 28h (RR), Centerlock

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

    Tires

    Mavic Yksion WTS, 700x25c, folding

    Mavic Yksion Elite, folding, WTS, 700x25c

    Schwalbe Lugano, 700x25c, folding

    Mavic Yksion WTS, 700x25c, folding

    Mavic Yksion Elite Guard, folding, WTS, 700x25c

    Schwalbe ONE, folding, 700x25c

    Vittoria Corsa 700x25c

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