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If you're an aspiring rider, the CAAD Optimo is your perfect gateway bike.
If you're an aspiring rider, the CAAD Optimo is your perfect gateway bike.
Cannondale

2019 Cannondale CAAD Optimo Claris Mens Road Bike - Graphite

Pre-Order

With Pre-Order, you can purchase the latest items added to our store in advance of them arriving with us.

Your Pre-Order is prioritised (at no additional charge); meaning that as soon as the product arrives with us, we can wrap it straight back up; ready for collection via Click & Collect or despatch to you — it often never even hits the stock room shelves!

Pre-Launch

With Pre-Launch, the date when we expect to receive the product ourselves is still a little too hazy to be confident in accepting Pre-Orders.

So, instead, you can submit your email address against the item you are interested in and we will email you as soon as stock arrives on the system.

Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates

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The dates we provide are based on indications given by our suppliers. Whenever we get updated information from our suppliers we will endeavour to update the Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates provided on product pages.

We estimate this will be ready for despatch to you or collection via Click & Collect on Undetermined

2019 Cannondale CAAD Optimo Claris Mens Road Bike - Graphite

Season:2019

Brand:Cannondale

Code:C14559MGRA

With features and geometry derived directly from the might CAAD12, it's race-bred performance and welcoming price will get you hooked on cycling in no time. Suitable for aspiring road racers, performance oriented fitness riders and serious racers wanting a cost-conscious training bike. Featuring a flat back for flat out speed. Cannondale's Elite Race Geometry delivers a responsive and nimble ride in all handlebar positions to perfectly set you up for the win.

The all-new CAAD Optimo is CAAD12's overachieving little brother. With trickle-down technology and identical geometry, it makes a killer first performance road bike.

EXCEPTIONAL ALUMINIUM PERFORMANCE

SmartForm C2 Aluminium construction is lighter and has a better ride-feel than many of Cannondale's competitors' premium alloy offerings.

ELITE RACE GEOMETRY

With geometry like the CAAD12 and SuperSix EVO, CAAD Optimo offers riders true race handling and body position.

RIDE SMOOTHER WITH SAVE

Flex zones in the rear triangle and fork absorb shock for better comfort and control.

COMPETITIVE SPEC

Thoughtful component specs create incredible performance values.

Cannondale's road race bikes are fast, efficient, race-focused bicycles engineered to get you to the finish line first.

SAVE MICRO-SUSPENSION

Engineered flex zones in the seatstays and chainstays absorb shock and vibration.

TAPERED HEAD TUBE

1-1/8" to 1-1/4" tapered steerer provides the best balance of stiffness, compliance and weight.

FULL CARBON FORKS

Lightweight full carbon forks featuring one-piece carbon construction from dropout thru steerer.

INTEGRATED MUDGUARD MOUNTS

Subtle mounts expand CAAD Optimo's versatility for commuting/wet weather training.

Technical Information
Frame CAAD Optimo, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE
Fork Cannondale Ultra, Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer
Rear Shock N/A
Rims RS 3.0, 24h front, 28h rear
Hubs Formula RB-31 front, RB-32 rear
Spokes Stainless Steel, 14g
Tires Vittoira Zaffiro, 700 x 25c
Pedals Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap
Crank FSA Tempo Alloy, 50/34
Crank Option N/A
Bottom Bracket FSA Cartridge
Chain KMC, 8-speed
Rear Cogs Shimano HG50, 11-30, 8-speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Claris, 31.8 clamp
Rear Derailleur Shimano Claris GS
Shifters Shimano Claris, 2x8
Handlebar Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, Compact
Grips Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm
Stem Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
Headset FSA Integrated, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap
Brakes Promax RC-452
Brake Levers Shimano Claris
Saddle Cannondale Stage Ergo
Seatpost Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-63)
Sizing Information
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