Cannondale CAAD Optimo 1 Road Bike 2023

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