Cannondale Road Bikes | CAAD Optimo 3, Race Bike

Where Performance Takes Off
A true performance road bike with race-winning DNA – delivering champagne experience for lemonade money.

Where it thrives: The open road, In competition

What it's built for: Speed, Handling, Durability

Highlights

• Lightweight Smart Form C2 Alloy Frame w/ full carbon fork
• Shimano Sora 9-speed shifting / FSA Vero crank
• Promax RC-452 dual pivot brakes

Features

Exceptional Aluminum Performance
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.

Elite Race Geometry
With geometry influenced directly from our award-winning CAAD13 bike, the CAAD Optimo offers true race handling and optimal body position at all times.

Ride Smoother with Save
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.

Technology

Full Carbon Fork
Premium carbon fork features full carbon fiber construction and a tapered steerer, for ultra low weight, and maximum steering precision.

Versatility Built In
Subtle rack and fender mounts expand CAAD Optimo's versatility for commuting/wet weather training.

Smoother Than Ever
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.

Tech Specs

• Platform: CAAD Optimo
• Model Name: CAAD Optimo 3
• Model Code: C14301M
• Frame: SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts, 130x10mm QR
• Fork: CAAD Optimo Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, fender mounts, 100x9mm QR
• Headset: CAAD Optimo, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4", 25mm top cap
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora GS
• Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora, 31.8 clamp
• Shifters: Shimano Sora, 9-speed
• Chain: KMC X9, 9-speed
• Crank: FSA Vero Alloy, 50/34
• Rear Cogs: Shimano HG50, 11-30, 9-speed
• Bottom Bracket: Cartridge, square taper
• Brakes: Promax RC-452, dual pivot calipers
• Brake Levers: Shimano Sora
• Front Hub: Formula RB-31
• Rear Hub: Formula RB-32
• Brake Type: Rim
• Rims: RS 3.0, 24h front, 28h rear
• Spokes: Stainless Steel, 14g
• Tire Size: 25
• Wheel Size: 700c
• Tires: Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x25c
• Front Tire: Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x25c
• Rear Tire: Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x25c
• Handlebar: 6061 Alloy, Compact
• Stem: 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
• Grips: Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm
• Saddle: Cannondale Stage CX
• Seatpost: Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm

Geometry