CannondaleCAAD Optimo 3 - Ultra Violet - 56

Where Performance Takes Off. A true performance road bike with race-winning DNA – delivering champagne experience for lemonade money. <div> <strong>Where it thrives:</strong> The open road, In competition <strong>What it's built for:</strong> Speed, Handling, Durability </div> <div> <strong>FEATURES</strong>:<br> <ul> <li> <strong>Exceptional Aluminum Performance:</strong> 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.</li> <li> <strong>Elite Race Geometry:</strong> With geometry influenced directly from our award-winning CAAD13 bike, the CAAD Optimo offers true race handling and optimal body position at all times.</li> <li> <strong>Ride Smoother with SAVE:</strong> 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.</li> <li> <strong>Full Carbon Fork:</strong> Premium carbon fork features full carbon fiber construction and a tapered steerer, for ultra low weight, and maximum steering precision.</li> <li> <strong>Versatility Built In:</strong> Subtle rack and fender mounts expand CAAD Optimo's versatility for commuting/wet weather training.</li> <li> <strong>Smoother Than Ever:</strong> 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.</li> </ul> <strong>SPECS:</strong> 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<br>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 </div>