Cannondale Caad Optimo 1
Where Performance Takes Off
A true performance road bike with race-winning DNA – delivering champagne experience for lemonade money. Ideal for the open road, In competition; built 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.
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.
Versatility Built In
Subtle rack and fender mounts expand CAAD Optimo's versatility for commuting/wet weather training.
Smoother Than Ever
CAAD bikes have always been known for their surprisingly smooth ride. CAAD Optimo features a newly designed SAVE rear triangle to absorb road chatter for better comfort and control.
Features
- Premium carbon fork features full carbon fiber construction and a tapered steerer, for ultra low weight, and maximum steering precision
- Ultralight SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy Frame w/ full carbon fork
- Shimano 105 Di2 electronic shifting & hydraulic disc brakes
- HollowGram 27 SL carbon seatpost / DT Swiss R470 wheels
Tech Specs
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
Producer's note: Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.