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2026 Cannondale

CAAD Optimo 1

An aluminum frame race bike with upper mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
BrakesTektro Rim
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Gearing

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)

63 km/h

CAAD Optimo 1

64 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
44cm

157cm – 166cm

48cm

160cm – 171cm

51cm

165cm – 176cm

54cm

170cm – 181cm

56cm

177cm – 186cm

58cm

182cm – 193cm

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Cannondale CAAD Optimo 1 review

May 2023 · Robin Wilmott

Cannondale’s Optimo 1 proves there’s still plenty of life in the rim-brake road bike

Highs
  • Low weight

  • Smooth ride quality

  • Balanced handling

Lows
  • Not a complete 105 groupset

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

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

ColorsCandy Red; Alpine

Fork

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

Bottom Bracket

FSA MegaExo

Headset

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

Stem

Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

Handlebar

Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, Compact

Saddle

Cannondale Stage CX

Seatpost

Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

Grips

Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 GS

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105, 31.8 clamp

Crank

FSA Gossamer Alloy, 50/34

Shifters

Shimano 105, 11-speed

Cassette

Shimano 105, 11-30, 11-speed

Chain

KMC X11, 11-speed

Brakes

Tektro R741, dual pivot calipers

TypeTektro Rim

Brake Levers

Shimano 105

Wheels
Rims

RS 2.0, 24h front, 28h rear

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

Formula RB-56

Rear Hub

Formula RB-5711

Tires

Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700x25c

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