Cannondale Caad Optimo Review
The cannondale caad optimo 105 is one of our bike of the year bikes for 2019.
Cannondale caad optimo review. The caad optimo is a solid performer but not a world beater in this spec buy if you want a versatile moderately racy all. Courtesy of cannondale cannondale. Cannondale has a long history of crafting high quality aluminium race bikes. To read reviews of the other contenders and the categories tested across road mountain and women s bikes visit our.
Cannondale hasn t gone after a lower weight with the caad13. Caad optimo smartform c2 alloy. I built this frameset up around sram red 2009 with a set of 1500 gram deep section non branded chinese wheels. The cannondale caad optimo with cannondale advanced aluminum design is an excellent value road racer bike ideal for new entrants.
Straight from the box the optimo is race ready. Cannondale ultra carbon fork 1 1 8in to 1 1 4in steerer. There are still caad12 models available and cannondale also offers the caad optimo model an entry level version with prices beginning at 750 with a shimano sora groupset. The cannondale caad optimo sora is a cheap road bike that will be a reliable riding companion for years to come and can even hold its own in a bike race.
The geometry is similar to the caad 13 giving a fast and aggressive riding position. Rather its aim was to make the changes outlined above without adding heft. Frame is really stiff and handles well. I have no issues descending with the big boys on their new road bikes.
Cannondale caad optimo disc tiagra review. The caad optimo sora 950 is third in line and the last option for 9 speed before you get to the caad optimo claris. Fsa gossamer 50. Our review bike came in at 9 26kg compared with 8 03kg for the caad12 disc we reviewed.