2017 Cannondale
CAAD12 105
An aluminum frame race bike with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
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| MSRP | $1,680 |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105, FSA |
| Brakes | Rim |
For This Bike
Aug 2018 · Benjamin Topf
Cannondale can look back on over thirty years of experience in the aluminium manufacturing sector. But how can the new Cannondale CAAD12 105 stand up to its competitors?
Jan 2018 · Matthew Page
The CAAD range has long been regarded as the peak of aluminium frame building, and the CAAD12 proves why
Responsiveness
Low weight
Build quality
Minor build aggrievances
FSA chainrings rather than Shimano
Jan 2017 · Matt Wikstrom
The number of road disc bikes in Cannondale’s catalogue has been steadily growing over the last few years with the most recent addition being the SuperSix EVO Disc announced last year. This means performance-oriented riders now have a choice between two distinct disc-equipped race bikes — the SuperSix EVO and the CAAD12 — made from […]
Apr 2016 · Warren Rossiter
Quite simply an exceptional road bike, regardless of frame material or price tag
Wonderful handling, a composed and smooth ride and it’s light for the money
Average tyres and wheels
Mar 2016 · David Arthur @davearthur
One of the best-riding aluminium frames money can buy – and great value as well
Jul 2015 · Mike Yozell
The bike that revived aluminum gets some impressive updates
| Frame | CAAD12, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, SPEED SAVE, BB30a, Di2 Ready BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | CAAD12, SPEED SAVE, BallisTec full carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, integrated crown race. |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA BB30 Bearings |
| Headset | CAAD12, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap |
| Stem | Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg. |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3, butted 6061 Alloy Butted 6061 Alloy, Compact |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Seta S1 |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 25.4x300mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Cannondale Bar Tape w/Gel 2.5mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105, braze-on |
| Crank | Cannondale Si, BB30a, FSA rings, 52/36 |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-28, 11-speed |
| Chain | Shimano HG601, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Tektro R741, dual pivot, cartridge pad Type: Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| Rims | Mavic Aksium WTS |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Mavic Aksium |
| Front Hub | Mavic Aksium |
| Rear Hub | Mavic Aksium |
| Tires | Mavic Yksion Elite, folding, WTS, 700x25c |
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