The Cannondale CAAD Optimo 4: A true performance road bike with race-winning DNA – delivering champagne experience for lemonade money.
Where it thrives
The Cannondale CAAD Optimo 4 thrives on the open road, In competition
What it’s built for
Speed, Handling, Durability
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 4 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:Â Premium carbon fork features full carbon fiber construction and a tapered steerer, for ultra low weight, and maximum steering precision.
- Versatility Built In:Â Subtle rack and fender mounts expand CAAD Optimo’s versatility for commuting/wet weather training.
Specifications
- Bottom Bracket:Â Cartridge, square taper
- Chain:Â Shimano HG71, 8-speed
- Crank:Â FSA Tempo, 50/34
- Front Derailleur:Â Shimano Claris, 31.8 clamp
- Rear Cogs:Â Shimano HG50, 11-30, 8-speed
- Rear Derailleur:Â Shimano Claris
- Shifters:Â Shimano Claris, 8-speed
- Fork:Â CAAD Optimo Full Carbon, 1-1/8″ to 1-1/4″ steerer, fender mounts, 100x9mm QR
- Frame:Â SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts, 130x9mm QR
- Headset:Â CAAD Optimo, 1-1/8″ to 1-1/4″, 25mm top cap
- Front Hub:Â Formula RB-31
- Rear Hub:Â Formula RB-32
- Rims:Â RS 3.0, 24h front, 28h rear
- Spokes:Â Stainless Steel, 14g
- Tire Size:Â 25
- Tires:Â Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 25c
- Wheel Size:Â 700c
- Brake Levers:Â Shimano Claris
- Brakes:Â Promax RC-452, dual pivot calipers
- Grips:Â Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm
- Handlebar:Â 6061 alloy, Compact
- Saddle:Â Cannondale Stage CX
- Seatpost:Â Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm
- Stem: 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°