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 offers true race handling and optimal body position at all times.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube - 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 anyone.
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.
The SHIMANO TIAGRA rear derailleur shifts with a consistently smooth, light action that you can really feel. Designed for 10-speed road drivetrains, it is offered in short and medium cage options.
Specifications:
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PlatformCAAD Optimo
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Model NameCAAD Optimo 2
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Model CodeC14201M
FRAMESET
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FrameSmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts, 130x10mm QR
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ForkCAAD Optimo Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, fender mounts, 100x9mm QR
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HeadsetCAAD Optimo, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4", 25mm top cap
DRIVETRAIN
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Rear DerailleurShimano Tiagra GS
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Front DerailleurShimano Tiagra, 31.8mm clamp
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ShiftersShimano Tiagra, 10-speed
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ChainKMC X10EL, 10-speed
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CrankFSA Omega ME Alloy, 50/34
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Rear CogsSunrace, 11-32, 10-speed
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Bottom BracketFSA Cartridge
BRAKES
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BrakesPromax RC-476, dual pivot calipers
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Brake LeversShimano Tiagra
WHEELS
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Front HubFormula RB-31
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Rear HubFormula RB-32
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Brake TypeRim
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RimsRS 3.0, 24h front, 28h rear
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SpokesStainless Steel, 14g
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Tire Size25
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Wheel Size700c
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TiresVittoria Zaffiro, 700x25c
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Front TireVittoria Zaffiro, 700x25c
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Rear TireVittoria Zaffiro, 700x25c
COMPONENTS
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Handlebar6061 Alloy, Compact
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Stem6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
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GripsCannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm
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SaddleCannondale Stage CX
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SeatpostCannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm