Caad Optimo 3

Details

Where Performance Takes Off

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.

Full Carbon Fork

Premium carbon fork features full carbon fiber construction and a tapered steerer, for ultra low weight, and maximum steering precision.

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.

Specs

Frame : All-New SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts, 130 x 9mm QR

Fork : BallisTec Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, fender mounts, 100 x 9mm QR

Headset : CAAD Optimo, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4", 25mm top cap

Rims/Wheels : RS 3.0, 24h front, 28h rear

Hubs

Front: Formula RB-31

Rear: Formula RB-32

Spokes : Stainless Steel, 14g

Tires : Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 25c

Crankset : FSA Vero Alloy, 50/34

Bottom Bracket : Cartridge, square taper

Chain : KMC X9, 9-speed

Front Derailleur : Shimano Sora, 31.8 clamp

Rear Derailleur : Shimano Sora GS

Cassette/Rear Cogs : Shimano HG50, 11-30, 9-speed

Shifters : Shimano Sora, 9-speed

Handlebars : 6061 alloy, Compact

Tape/Grips : Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

Stem : 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

Brake Levers : Shimano Sora

Brakes : Promax RC-452, dual pivot calipers

Pedals : Wellgo w/Clip and Strap

Saddle : Cannondale Stage CX

Seat Post : Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm