The 2019 Cannondale CAAD Optimo 105 is a performance orientated road bike that combines Cannondale’s elite geometry with reliable 105 equipment for under £1K. Handily under the Cycle to Work threshold. Cannondale pioneered the use of aluminium on road bikes & their CAAD12 aluminium bikes regularly beat carbon road bikes in tests. The CAAD Optimo brings all of Cannondale’s aluminium know how to a cheaper price point. Cannondale are calling the CAAD Optimo ‘gateway road bikes’. They are designed to get you hooked on proper road bikes with elite race geometry that gives you a flat back for flat out speed & nimble handling. All of the CAAD Optimo bikes come with a full carbon fibre fork & incorporate Cannondale’s SAVE technology which introduces small flex zones in the frame to absorb shocks. The CAAD Optimo fame weighs in at just 1400g with the fork adding another 420g so you get a full frameset well under 2kg. With the CAAD Optimo 105 you get a finest top quality aluminium frame combined with the rock solid 11 speed Shimano 105 group set. With it’s race orientated geometry the CAAD Optimo 105 is a great option for those who want a proper classic road bike. This bike is perfect for Riders who want race orientated performance coupled with rock solid equipment. The CAAD Optimo 105 would make an amazing first, or second, road bike. It would also be ideal as a training bike for those who want to save their best bike for race day. Key
Features: CAAD Optimo, Smart Form C2 Alloy Frame, SAVE / Cannondale Ultra, Full Carbon Fork FSA Gossamer crankset 50/34 RS 2.0 Rims/ Formula Hubs Cannondale C3 Bar/ Stem/ Seatpost with Cannondale Stage Ergo Saddle