Product Highlights
With a performance to rival top-tier offerings, the 105 11-speed gear setup epitomises reliability.
Cannondale's extensive aluminium expertise makes the frame light, responsive and durable.
The carbon construction dampens impacts and provides instant steering response.
Built in flex zones add compliance to reduce fatigue and enhance traction.
Cannondale CAAD Optimo 1 Road Bike 2023
The Cannondale CAAD Optimo 1 Road Bike's SmartForm C2 aluminium frame with refined tube shapes, precision butting and clean welds guarantees low weight and a lively, enthusiastic ride character. Additionally, the frame uses its dropped seatstays and SAVE tuned flex zones to donate fatigue-reducing compliance over harsh riding surfaces. The fork, realised in Cannondale's finest BallisTec carbon, perfectly complements the frame, granting excellent lateral stiffness and reducing the severity of road vibrations reaching the hands.
A race-inspired geometry promotes agile handling and places the rider in a powerful and comfortable position over the drivetrain. The drivetrain comprises components from the well-respected Shimano 105 marque that deliver accurate gear shifts, give a wide range of gear ratios and promise exceptional power transfer. Light but robust wheels accelerate quickly, are low maintenance, and are stopped by fuss-free traditional caliper brakes. Mudguard eyelets on the frameset complete the bike and extend its versatility, enabling it to handle the harshest winter training rides.
Highlights
- A high performance road bike at an incredibly attractive price point
- The SmartForm C2 aluminium frame has refined tube profiles, precision butting and double-pass welds to deliver low weight and responsiveness
- Dropped seatstays and SAVE engineered flex zones at the rear of the frame deliver comfort over rough surfaces
- A lightweight BallisTec full carbon fork damps road vibrations and is laterally stiff for out-of-the-saddle efforts
- Mudguard eyelets on the frame and fork extend this bikes versatility to dedicated winter training
- Elite Race geometry grants nimble handling and a powerful, efficient riding position
- Strong but light wheels are reliable and fast
- Shimano 105 11-speed gears change crisply and provide plenty of ratios for rides across varied topography
- Traditional caliper rim brakes are low maintenance
- A 6061 alloy handlebar and stem combine to offer excellent stiffness and steering precision
Technical Specification
| Frame | Cannondale SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, mudguard mounts, 130x9mm QR |
| Fork | Cannondale BallisTec Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, mudguard mounts, 100x9mm QR |
| Headset | CAAD Optimo, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4", 25mm top cap |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BSA sealed |
| Stem | Cannondale 3 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 3 6061 alloy, compact |
| Bar Tape | Cannondale bar tape, 3.5mm thickness |
| Front Brake | Tektro R741, dual pivot calipers |
| Rear Brake | Tektro R741, dual pivot calipers |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 R7000 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000, 31.8mm clamp |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000 GS, 11-speed |
| Shift Levers | Shimano 105 R7000, 11-speed |
| Chain | Shimano HG601, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000, 11-30, 11-speed |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer Alloy, 50/34 |
| Front Wheel | Rim - RS 2.0, 24h, 700c / Hub - Formula RB-56 / Spokes - Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Rear Wheel | Rim - RS 2.0, 28h, 700c / Hub - Formula RB-5711 / Spokes - Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Tyre | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700 x 25c, clincher |
| Rear Tyre | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700 x 25c, clincher |
| Saddle | Cannondale Stage CX |
| Seatpost | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm |
| Pedals | Available to be purchased separately |
Built, Checked, Tuned and Tested
All our bikes are fully built, checked, tuned and tested by our Cytech qualified mechanics and then securely packaged, ready for delivery. All you have to do is add the pedals (if included), attach the handlebars to the stem and tighten them following the included detailed instructions or by watching our video and using the provided FREE tools. Visit our Bike Assembly page to see how you assemble your new bike once you receive it.
All bikes collected from our shop, are built, tested and ready to ride. For hassle-free home delivery and bike set-up from a qualified mechanic use our Premier Delivery Service.
Please note, occasionally, manufacturers may change the specification without notice. Bicycles do not come with pedals unless otherwise specified. Bikes ordered for delivery will not arrive with the pedals installed, please refer to the owners manual and pedal installation guides provided for guidance. We do not install accessories to bikes, including mudguards. Bikes ordered for delivery that have tubeless compatible tyres and rims will arrive with inner tubes installed or with tubeless valves installed, this will be brand dependent. Sealant is available to be purchased separately.
If you require any assistance please contact our Customer Care team.
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