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CAAD14 2
An aluminum frame race bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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$3,999| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Rival AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
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Mar 2026
We tested Cannondale’s premium aluminum CAAD14. It has that classic CAAD DNA, but can it compete with today’s lightweight carbon road bikes?
Back to its roots frame design
Excellent ride feel, stiffness, and acceleration
Versatile
A little pricey
Mar 2026 · Jordan Villella
The Cannondale CAAD 14 is here, and it might be the alloy super bike that you and your racing budget have been waiting for.
Mar 2026 · James Bunga
The Cannondale CAAD14 may not be the fastest bike in the company’s road lineup, but it could be the most fun
Returns to iconic oversize tube design
32mm tire clearance
Fully integrated cables
UDH compatibility
Frameset options available
Modern spec choices (shorter cranks, wide gearing)
Halo build with high-end components
High price of halo model ($10,299)
Limited production of 300 units for top model
Mar 2026 · Alex Hunt
Cannondale’s iconic metal race bike returns to its design roots. Rising prices, though, raise an awkward question about what role an alloy race bike really plays in today’s carbon-dominated market.
Mar 2026 · Calvin Zajac
The Cannondale CAAD14 2026 is back, and what a return it is! We have already put Cannondale’s new alloy racer through its paces and reveal whether it can truly keep up with modern carbon road bikes.
Incredible level of riding fun
Razor-sharp handling
Explosive acceleration
Strong level of efficiency
Average compliance
| Frame | CAAD14, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, integrated cable routing, 12x142 thru-axle, BSA 68mm threaded BB, flat mount disc, UDH BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Tire Clearance: 32c Color: Cherry Lacquer |
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| Fork | CAAD14, full carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" Delta Steerer, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat mount disc, internal routing, 55mm offset (44-54cm), 45mm offset (56-61cm) |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA |
| Headset | Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1.5" |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°: 90mm (48-52cm), 100mm (54-56cm), 110mm (58-61cm) |
| Handlebar | Vision Trimax Aero: 400mm (48-56cm), 420mm (58-61cm) |
| Saddle | Prologo Nago RS STN |
| Seatpost | Cannondale SAVE Carbon, 27.2x350mm, 11mm offset Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Grips | Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival AXS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Rival AXS, braze-on |
| Crank | SRAM Rival, 48/35: 165mm (48-51cm), 170mm (54-56cm) 172.5mm (58-61cm) |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM Rival, 10-36, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM Rival |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival AXS hydraulic disc, 160/160mm PaceLine Rotors Type: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Rival AXS hydraulic disc |
| Rims | DT Swiss E1800 Spline, 24h, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT new aero® II Straightpull |
| Front Hub | DT Swiss 370, 12x100mm centerlock |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 370 LN Ratchet System, 12x142mm centerlock |
| Tires | Vittoria Rubino Pro IV, 700x28c |
First added 14 March
Last updated 7 June