Cannondale Caad12 Review

Cannondale s alu rocket feels like a far more expensive bike and it does it in every respect.

Cannondale caad12 review. The caad12 is designed to provide a powerful efficient ride to competitive cyclists or those training in that area of interest. The cannondale caad12 105 as the name implies comes equipped with shimano 105 rear and front derailleurs. The cannondale caad12 ultegra is one of our bike of the year bikes for 2018. Bike of the year 2016.

Shares geometry and features with cannondale s supersix evo. Cannondale caad12 105 review. This component group is shimano s mid range option and is fitted on most cannondale road bikes in this range. Of course we re talking about the newest shimano 105 r7000.

Our review bike came in at 9 26kg compared with 8 03kg for the caad12 disc we reviewed. The first class razor sharp handling calls for a skilled rider but will make all cornering kings and die hard racers very happy. The caad range has long been regarded as the peak of aluminium. This particular caad13 on test doesn t just sit at the top of pile by an increment there s a virtual chasm between the spec sheet on this bike.

Aero tweaks save a few watts. The caad12 we review here is the most advanced aluminium bike that cannondale have ever made. A shining example of how good an alloy road bike can be. Rather its aim was to make the changes outlined above without adding heft.

The caad12 is available in both rim and disc brake options and is a true rival to the best carbon framed bikes out there. Cannondale hasn t gone after a lower weight with the caad13. Cannondale caad12 105 review. To read reviews of the other contenders and the categories tested across road mountain and women s bikes visit our.

Cannondale bikes are versatile from road bikes like the cannondale synapse to their hybrid cannondale quick series and now they bring us the cannondale caad12. The cannondale caad12 is the 2018 chief aluminati and deserved our coveted best in test. Improving upon the awesome caad12 was no easy task but cannondale did it. 5 0 out of 5 star rating 5 0.