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This is the speediest, smoothest, best handling, finest performing aluminum race bike on the planet.
Where it thrives
In competition, the open road
What it's built for
Speed, agility, handling
Highlights
- Ultralight SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy Frame w/ full carbon fork
- Shimano Tiagra hydro disc group
- HollowGram 27 KNØT seatpost / Prologo Nago RS saddle
With every new CAAD we design, speed increases. The same can’t be said for weight. Drag-reducing tube shapes and sleek integration keeps the CAAD13 light but make it much, much faster. Dropped rear stay configuration and ample room for bigger tires delivers the best possible blend of stiff efficiency and unbeatable comfort in an alloy road racer.
The Aluminum Experts
The Aluminum Experts
Cannondale forged its legacy in aluminum and CAAD13's SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy is the lightest, most sophisticated aluminum construction available.
Clearly Capable
Clearly Capable
The new frame design has clearance for some seriously big rubber. 30mm tires fit with ease, for new levels of comfort and capability on any kind of road.
Speed of Light
Speed of Light
The frame features highly truncated airfoil tube shapes that offer the same weight, and equal or better stiffness, than round tubes, but can reduce drag by up to 30%.
Speed Release Equipped
Speed Release Equipped
The Speed Release thru-axles allow faster, easier wheel changes and are compatible with most standard thru-axle wheelsets.
Smoother Than Ever
Smoother Than Ever
CAAD bikes have always been known for their surprisingly smooth ride. CAAD13 is even smoother, thanks to the newly designed SAVE rear triangle, integrated seat binder and 27 KNØT seat post.
Where performance takes off A true performance road bike with race-winning DNA – delivering champagne experience for lemonade money. Where it thrives The open road, In competition. What it's built for Speed, Handling, Durability.
- Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy Frame w/ full carbon fork
- Shimano Tiagra 10-speed shifting / FSA Omega crank
- Promax RC-476 dual pivot brakes
HIGHLIGHTS
- Exceptional Aluminum Performance - Everything we know about aluminum road bikes in one space – refined tube profiles, precision butting, and double-pass welds create frames that are lighter and ride better than our competitors’ high-ticket alloy offerings.
- Elite Race Geometry - With geometry influenced directly from our award-winning CAAD13 bike, the CAAD Optimo offers true race handling and optimal body position at all times.
- Rider Smoother with SAVE - Along with Optimo’s new dropped seatstay profile, finely engineered flex zones in the rear of the frame absorb road chatter for better comfort and control.
SPECIFICATIONS
Bike Details :
- Platform CAAD Optimo 2, Model Code C14201M
Frame set :
- Frame - SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts, 130x10mm QR
- Fork - CAAD Optimo Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, fender mounts, 100x9mm QR
- Headset - CAAD Optimo, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4", 25mm top cap
Drivetrain :
- Rear Derailleur - Shimano Tiagra GS
- Front Derailleur - Shimano Tiagra, 31.8 clamp
- Shifters - Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed
- Chain - KMC X10EL, 10-speed
- Crank - FSA Omega ME Alloy, 50/34
- Rear Cogs - Sunrace, 11-32, 10-speed
- Bottom Bracket FSA Cartridge
Brakes :
- Brakes - Promax RC-476, dual pivot calipers
- Brakes Lever - Shimano Tiagra
Wheels :
- Rims - RS 3.0, 24h front, 28h rear
- Hubs - (F) Formula RB-31 / (R) Formula RB-32
- Spokes - Stainless Steel, 14g
- Tire size - 25
- Wheel size - 700c
- Front tire - Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 25c
- Rear tire - Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 25c
Components :
- Handlebar - 6061 Alloy, Compact
- Stem - 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
- Grips - Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm
- Saddle - Cannondale Stage CX
- Seatpost - Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm
