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. 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 1 offers true race handling and optimal body position at all times.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

Aluminum Experts, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube - Everything we know about aluminum road bikes in one space – refined tube profiles, precision butting, & double-pass welds create frames that are lighter & ride better than our competitors.

Full Carbon Fork - Premium carbon fork features full carbon fiber construction and a tapered steerer, for ultra low weight, and maximum steering precision specialized and made by cannondale advanced carbon manufacturing expertise known worldwide.

Versatility Built In - Subtle rack and fender mounts expand CAAD Optimo's versatility for commuting / wet weather training with smoother than ever newly designed SAVE Rear Triangle for excellent bump absorption, better comfort better control.

SHIMANO 105 R7000 Series will empower more riders than ever before to embrace the sport of road cycling. It will become the supportive groupset that beginner riders choose to help them train for, and ride in more serious races.

Specifications:

Platform
CAAD Optimo
Model Name
CAAD Optimo 1
Model Code
C14101M

FRAMESET

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 105 GS
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105, 31.8 clamp
Shifters
Shimano 105, 11-speed
Chain
KMC X11, 11-speed
Crank
FSA Gossamer Alloy, 50/34
Rear Cogs
Shimano 105, 11-30, 11-speed
Bottom Bracket
FSA MegaExo

BRAKES

Brakes
Tektro R741, dual pivot calipers
Brake Levers
Shimano 105

WHEELS

Front Hub
Formula RB-56
Rear Hub
Formula RB-5711
Brake Type
Rim
Rims
RS 2.0, 24h front, 28h rear
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14g
Tire Size
25
Wheel Size
700c
Tires
Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700x25c
Front Tire
Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700x25c
Rear Tire
Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700x25c

COMPONENTS

Handlebar
Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, Compact
Stem
Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
Grips
Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm
Saddle
Cannondale Stage CX
Seatpost
Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm