Where Performance Takes Off
Cannondale CAAD Optimo 3 is 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
Highlights
- Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy Frame w/ full carbon fork
- Shimano Sora 9-speed shifting / FSA Vero crank
- Promax RC-452 dual pivot brakes
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.
Ride 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.
Specs
DETAILS
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PlatformCAAD Optimo
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Model NameCAAD Optimo 3
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Model CodeC14301M
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 Sora GS
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Front DerailleurShimano Sora, 31.8 clamp
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ShiftersShimano Sora, 9-speed
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ChainKMC X9, 9-speed
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CrankFSA Vero Alloy, 50/34
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Rear CogsShimano HG50, 11-30, 9-speed
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Bottom BracketCartridge, square taper
BRAKES
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BrakesPromax RC-452, dual pivot calipers
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Brake LeversShimano Sora
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
Geometry
