Sport/Performance

The CAAD12's progeny — Cannondale's CAAD Optimo is the perfect gateway bike. With features and geometry derived directly from the mighty CAAD12, the Optimo's race-bred performance and welcoming price will get you hooked on cycling in no time. You'll shift without a second thought, thanks to the Shimano 105 drivetrain, and the carbon fork steers with precision while soaking up light road vibrations. Cannondale supplies the cockpit, seatpost, and saddle, so you know your position will be dialed-in and comfortable on every ride.

The CAAD Optimo is the perfect gateway bike for aspiring riders. Its race-bred performance and the welcoming price will get you hooked on cycling in no time. SmartForm C2 Aluminum construction is lighter and has a better ride-feel than many of our competitors’ premium alloy offerings. With geometry like the CAAD12 and SuperSix EVO, CAAD Optimo offers riders true race handling and body position. Flex zones in the rear triangle and fork absorb shock for better comfort and control. Thoughtful component specs create incredible performance values.

The CAAD Optimo is the perfect gateway bike for aspiring riders. Its race-bred performance and the welcoming price will get you hooked on cycling in no time. SmartForm C2 Aluminum construction is lighter and has a better ride-feel than many of our competitors’ premium alloy offerings. With geometry like the CAAD12 and SuperSix EVO, CAAD Optimo offers riders true race handling and body position. Flex zones in the rear triangle and fork absorb shock for better comfort and control. Thoughtful component specs create incredible performance values.

Open the gateway to road cycling performance with the CAAD Optimo Claris. With characteristics that echo the mighty CAAD12, it's a perfect first road bike for the new enthusiast. Premium SmartForm alloy tubing is lighter and rides better than the alloy offerings of other competitors, and boasts a much better ride. Elite race geometry puts you in position to perform, and SAVE flex zones absorb shock for better control. Shimano's Claris drivetrain provides smooth shifts, and Claris caliper brakes ensure confident, powerful braking.

The CAAD Optimo is the perfect gateway bike for aspiring riders. Its race-bred performance and welcoming price will get you hooked on cycling in no time. Premium SmartForm alloy tubing is lighter and boasts a smooth ride. Elite race geometry puts you in position to perform, and SAVE flex zones absorb shock for better control. Shimano's Sora drivetrain provides smooth shifts, and Cannondale's own dual-pivot brakes ensure confident, powerful braking.

The CAAD Optimo is the perfect gateway bike for aspiring riders. Its race-bred performance and the welcoming price will get you hooked on cycling in no time. SmartForm C2 Aluminum construction is lighter and has a better ride-feel than many of our competitors’ premium alloy offerings. With geometry like the CAAD12 and SuperSix EVO, CAAD Optimo offers riders true race handling and body position. Flex zones in the rear triangle and fork absorb shock for better comfort and control. Thoughtful component specs create incredible performance values.

The CAAD Optimo is the perfect gateway bike for aspiring riders. Its race-bred performance and welcoming price will get you hooked on cycling in no time. Premium SmartForm alloy tubing is lighter and provides a smooth ride. Elite race geometry puts you in position to perform, and SAVE flex zones absorb shock for better control. Shimano's Tiagra drivetrain provides smooth shifts, and Cannondale's own caliper brakes ensure confident, powerful braking.

The CAAD Optimo is the perfect gateway bike for aspiring riders. Its race-bred performance and the welcoming price will get you hooked on cycling in no time. SmartForm C2 Aluminum construction is lighter and has a better ride-feel than many of our competitors’ premium alloy offerings. With geometry like the CAAD12 and SuperSix EVO, CAAD Optimo offers riders true race handling and body position. Flex zones in the rear triangle and fork absorb shock for better comfort and control. Thoughtful component specs create incredible performance values.

Lighter, stiffer and smoother riding than many carbon frames, CAAD12 is simply the most sophisticated, highest performing aluminum race bike ever made. With a Smartformed C1 6069 aluminum frame, ovalized tubing, and dialed-in race-ready geometry, the CAAD12 quickly proved that it was more than capable of taking the throne. Cannondale outfitted the CAAD12 105 with Shimano's trusty 105 drivetrain and caliper brakes, placing precise shifting and powerful braking in you fingertips.

JOIN THE ALUMINATI Lighter, stiffer and smoother riding than many carbon frames, CAAD12 is simply the most sophisticated, highest performing aluminum race bike ever made. At under 1100 grams, CAAD12 wipes the tarmac with a lot of premium carbon frames. CAAD12’s SAVE Micro-Suspension delivers a ride quality that even competing carbon bikes can’t match. With its oversized BB30a bottom bracket junction, asymmetric chainstays and flared Delta seat tube, CAAD12 is a sprinter’s dream.

Lighter, stiffer and smoother riding than many carbon frames, CAAD12 is simply the most sophisticated, highest performing aluminum race bike ever made. With a Smartformed C1 6069 aluminum frame, ovalized tubing, and dialed-in race-ready geometry, the CAAD12 quickly proved that it was more than capable of taking the throne. Cannondale outfitted the CAAD12 105 Disc with Shimano's trusty 105 drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes, placing precise shifting and all-weather braking performance at you fingertips.

JOIN THE ALUMINATI Lighter, stiffer and smoother riding than many carbon frames, CAAD12 is simply the most sophisticated, highest performing aluminum race bike ever made. At under 1100 grams, CAAD12 wipes the tarmac with a lot of premium carbon frames. CAAD12’s SAVE Micro-Suspension delivers a ride quality that even competing carbon bikes can’t match. With its oversized BB30a bottom bracket junction, asymmetric chainstays and flared Delta seat tube, CAAD12 is a sprinter’s dream.

The savvy pro-alloy rider knows carbon doesn't always mean better. Cannondale's CAAD12 is a beast on the crit course, and a lifelong companion on the road. The super smooth-riding SmartForm C1 alloy frame rivals carbon for its stiff, light construction and ride quality, and the dialed-in geometry puts you in complete control. The Shimano Dura Ace drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes will give you precise shifting and braking performance even in tricky conditions, and HollowGram Si carbon rims are fast-rolling, smooth, and lightweight. Cannondale's own aluminum components make up the cockpit, and a supportive Fizik saddle is primed for long days in the saddle.

JOIN THE ALUMINATI Lighter, stiffer and smoother riding than many carbon frames, CAAD12 is simply the most sophisticated, highest performing aluminum race bike ever made. At under 1100 grams, CAAD12 wipes the tarmac with a lot of premium carbon frames. CAAD12’s SAVE Micro-Suspension delivers a ride quality that even competing carbon bikes can’t match. With its oversized BB30a bottom bracket junction, asymmetric chainstays and flared Delta seat tube, CAAD12 is a sprinter’s dream. Shimano's premier Dura-Ace drivetrain ensures smooth-as-butter shifting at a minimal weight. The stiff HollowGram Si crank offers not only exceptional power transfer but also incorporates a Power2Max NG ECO power meter! This dual-sided +/- 2% precision power meter is ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart compatible and features multiple upgrade options so you can focus on what's important to you. And with a set of Fulcrum 400 wheels, this aluminum rocket is ready to take a flyer off the front at your next crit.

The CAAD12 RED eTap is a speed demon waiting to be unleashed on your competition. SmartForm aluminum tubes yield lower weights, calculated compliance, and unparalleled stiffness in CAAD12's frame, and race-inspired geometry puts you in the best position to contest the sprint. Race-worthy carbon wheels from Cannondale roll quick and are paired with tough Schwalbe tires to keep you firmly planted through hairpin turns, and SRAM's electronic RED eTap drivetrain supplies the gears you need to attack on the flats and smoke your buddies up the climbs. And, SRAM Force brakes bring things to a smooth halt when the need arises. High-quality handlebars and stem come straight from Cannondale, and Fizik has comfort locked down with the Antares R5 saddle.

The CAAD12 Ultegra is a speed demon waiting to be unleashed on your competition. SmartForm aluminum tubes yield lower weights, calculated compliance, and unparalleled stiffness in CAAD12's frame, and race-inspired geometry puts you in the best position to contest the sprint. Race-worthy wheels from Mavic roll quick and are paired with tough Schwalbe tires so you stay firmly planted through hairpin turns, and Shimano's 11-speed Ultegra drivetrain supplies the gears you need to attack on the flats and smoke your buddies up the climbs. And, Shimano Ultegra dual-pivot brakes bring things to a smooth halt when the need arises. High-quality handlebars and stem come straight from Cannondale, and Selle Royal has comfort locked down with the Seta S1 saddle.

JOIN THE ALUMINATI Lighter, stiffer and smoother riding than many carbon frames, CAAD12 is simply the most sophisticated, highest performing aluminum race bike ever made. At under 1100 grams, CAAD12 wipes the tarmac with a lot of premium carbon frames. CAAD12’s SAVE Micro-Suspension delivers a ride quality that even competing carbon bikes can’t match. With its oversized BB30a bottom bracket junction, asymmetric chainstays and flared Delta seat tube, CAAD12 is a sprinter’s dream. Shimano's Ultegra drivetrain ensures lightweight, reliable shifting so you can focus on the wheel in front of you, while Cannondale's impressively stiff, light HollowGram Si crank efficiently transfers your power straight to the Fulcrum wheels.

Aluminum aficionados everywhere know the truth: carbon isn't always queen. With Smartform C1 aluminum and dialed-in women's geometry, Cannondale's CAAD12 is stiff, fast, and accelerates like a rocket while still being incredibly smooth. Cannondale spec'd this beast with Shimano's trusted 105 drivetrain and caliper brakes, providing you with precise shifting and controlled, smooth braking. Plus, quality Mavic rims, and Cannondale handlebar, stem, and seatpost keep weight low and performance high. Selle Royal's saddle is plenty supportive while maintaining a sleek profile.

JOIN THE ALUMINATI Lighter, stiffer and smoother riding than many carbon frames, CAAD12 is simply the most sophisticated, highest performing aluminum race bike ever made. At under 1100 grams, CAAD12 wipes the tarmac with a lot of premium carbon frames. CAAD12’s SAVE Micro-Suspension delivers a ride quality that even competing carbon bikes can’t match. With its oversized BB30a bottom bracket junction, asymmetric chainstays and flared Delta seat tube, CAAD12 is a sprinter’s dream.

Aluminum aficionados everywhere know the truth: carbon isn't always queen. With Smartform C1 aluminum and dialed-in women's geometry, Cannondale's CAAD12 is stiff, fast, and accelerates like a rocket while still being incredibly smooth. Cannondale spec'd this beast with Shimano's Ultegra drivetrain and caliper brakes, providing you with precise shifting and controlled, smooth braking. Plus, quality Mavic rims, and Cannondale handlebar, stem, and seatpost keep weight low and performance high. Selle Royal's saddle is plenty supportive while maintaining a sleek profile.

This is the speediest, smoothest, best handling, finest performing aluminum race bike on the planet. Cannondale's CAAD13 continues to show racers around the globe that aluminum can be every bit as good as carbon fiber, and in many ways it's even better. Flat mount disc brakes adorn this electronic-shifting SRAM Force eTap AXS machine for ultimate confidence on steep descents and flawless shifting throughout the 24-speed range. 12mm thru-axle dropouts add strength and efficiency to the power transfer equation, while internal cable routing and HollowGram 45 KNOT deep-section carbon rims help you slip through headwinds as you charge toward the finish.

This is the speediest, smoothest, best handling, finest performing aluminum race bike on the planet. Cannondale's CAAD13 continues to show racers around the globe that aluminum can be every bit as good as carbon fiber, and in many ways it's even better. Flat mount disc brakes and Shimano's 105 2x11 drivetrain give you ultimate confidence on steep descents with reliable shifting across the range. 12mm thru-axle dropouts add strength and efficiency to the power transfer equation, while internal cable routing and Cannondale's own component group keep this women's road bike sleek and tidy.

The gold standard for what a lightweight road race bike can be. With an uncanny balance of feathery weight, sprint-winning stiffness, surprising comfort, and near-telepathic handling, the SuperSix EVO is a perennial favorite of magazine editors and racers. Incredibly light, with sprint-winning stiffness, thanks to BallisTec Carbon construction and System Integrated design. Micro-suspension smooths out the bumps and TAP tube shapes cheat the wind for peak performance, start to finish. The SuperSix is an absolute rocket on descents thanks to sharp handling geometry and a frame that’s stiff, yet compliant in all the right places.

With its ultra-stiff, incredibly lightweight frame, and TAP Aero features, the SuperSix is a tough competitor everywhere. This BallisTec carbon frame features Cannondale's Road Race geometry for a responsive and nimble ride n all handlebar positions. The SPEED SAVE fork eliminates all unnecessary weight while optimizing strength. Shimano's 105 drivetrain will get you uphill with ease, and powerful caliper brakes offer smooth stopping power and confidence. You'll love the lightweight, fast-accelerating Mavic Aksium wheels and tires, while Cannondale's array of high-quality aluminum components keeps performance on lock.

Cannondale's Women's SuperSix EVO 5 105 is ready to take your road riding to a higher level and let you have even more fun pounding the pavement. Its lightweight Cannondale carbon frame is expertly tuned for a wonderfully snappy, responsive ride that's also comfortable thanks to carbon's inherent vibration-damping properties. Up front, Cannondale's stiff carbon fork with a tapered steerer gives you pinpoint handling, perfect for piloting the lightweight Shimano wheels with Schwalbe tires around any corner at any speed. Plus, the FSA compact crankset and precision Shimano 105 components take care of the shifting and braking with ease, while Prologo's choice Kappa Evo Dea women's seat and Cannondale's compact handlebars, stem and seatpost keep you comfortable as you roll up mega miles.

The SuperSix EVO is a road bike that represents the best possible blend of aerodynamics and low weight. Its advanced frame design features highly truncated airfoil tube shapes that offer the same weight, and equal or better stiffness, than round tubes, but reduce drag by up to 30%. The SuperSix EVO lineup has always been known for its elegantly smooth ride quality, and Cannondale's latest iteration is even smoother. The new SAVE rear stays, integrated binder, and 27 KNØT seat post increase compliance by 18%—a massive benefit that riders will certainly appreciate, especially on longer days. Cannondale's proprietary high-strength, high-stiffness carbon construction features an advanced matrix of intermediate modulus fibers that together create a frame that's light, durable, and lively. For additional comfort and capability on all kinds of roads, the SuperSix EVO will easily fit the largest tire size the brake caliper will allow (28mm for most brakes). Offering further aerodynamic improvements, the disc version has a unique design that routes the brake lines through an opening in the front of the headtube for minimal drag and headache-free serviceability. Considering every detail, the bike makes use of Speed Release dropouts that combine the benefits of added thru-axle stiffness and the convenience of a QR. The lightest disc brake road frameset Cannondale's ever made, the SuperSix EVO has a racy geometry and stiffness for explosive speed. - Shimano 105 wide-range drivetrain - Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes - Fulcrum Racing 900 wheelset

The gold standard for what a lightweight road race bike can be. With an uncanny balance of feathery weight, sprint-winning stiffness, surprising comfort, and near-telepathic handling, the SuperSix EVO is a perennial favorite of magazine editors and racers. Incredibly light, with sprint-winning stiffness, thanks to BallisTec Carbon construction and System Integrated design. Micro-suspension smooths out the bumps and TAP tube shapes cheat the wind for peak performance, start to finish. The SuperSix is an absolute rocket on descents thanks to sharp handling geometry and a frame that’s stiff, yet compliant in all the right places.

The gold standard for what a lightweight road race bike can be. With an uncanny balance of feathery weight, sprint-winning stiffness, surprising comfort, and near-telepathic handling, the SuperSix EVO is a perennial favorite of magazine editors and racers. Incredibly light, with sprint-winning stiffness, thanks to BallisTec Carbon construction and System Integrated design. Micro-suspension smooths out the bumps and TAP tube shapes cheat the wind for peak performance, start to finish. The SuperSix is an absolute rocket on descents thanks to sharp handling geometry and a frame that’s stiff, yet compliant in all the right places.

The gold standard for what a lightweight road race bike can be. With an uncanny balance of feathery weight, sprint-winning stiffness, surprising comfort, and near-telepathic handling, the SuperSix EVO is a perennial favorite of magazine editors and racers. Incredibly light, with sprint-winning stiffness, thanks to BallisTec Carbon construction and System Integrated design. Micro-suspension smooths out the bumps and TAP tube shapes cheat the wind for peak performance, start to finish. The SuperSix is an absolute rocket on descents thanks to sharp handling geometry and a frame that’s stiff, yet compliant in all the right places.

The gold standard for what a lightweight road race bike can be. With an uncanny balance of feathery weight, sprint-winning stiffness, surprising comfort, and near-telepathic handling, the SuperSix EVO is a perennial favorite of magazine editors and racers. Incredibly light, with sprint-winning stiffness, thanks to BallisTec Carbon construction and System Integrated design. Micro-suspension smooths out the bumps and TAP tube shapes cheat the wind for peak performance, start to finish. The SuperSix is an absolute rocket on descents thanks to sharp handling geometry and a frame that’s stiff, yet compliant in all the right places.