Relaxed Race Geometry
The CAADX has a slightly taller head tube and slightly slacker head tube angle than the SuperX, providing a more upright position and stable handling.
SAVE Stays
The flattened shape and refined butting of the stays offer significant vertical compliance for comfort and control over rough surfaces, while remaining laterally rigid for solid power transfer and confident handling.
Smooth Welds
A true smooth weld, rather than the sand, putty, and paint smooth welds found on other bikes, Cannondale's trademark double-pass smooth weld technology eliminates the stress-risers and weak points found on traditionally welded frames, enabling us to build lighter, stronger frames.
Frame
CAADX Cyclocross, Optimized 6061 Alloy, BB30
Fork
Cannondale Ultra X, carbon blades, 1-1/8"
Crank
FSA Gossamer, BB30, 46/36
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB30
Shifters
Shimano 105 5700
Cog Set
Shimano Tiagra 4600, 12-28, 10-speed
Chain
KMC X10, 10-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105 5700, 34.9mm clamp
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 5700
Rims
Maddux DRX 6000, 32 hole
Hubs
Formula, RB-51 front, RB-52 rear
Tires
Schwalbe Sammy Slick, 700x35c
Pedals
Wellgo
Brake
Tektro CR710
Handlebar
Cannondale C3 Compact
Stem
Cannondale C3, 31.8, 6 deg.
Headset
CAADX Si, 25mm top cap
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 15g
Grips
Cannondale 3.5mm Suede w/ gel backing bar tape
Saddle
Cannondale Stage CX w/ Crmo Rails
Seat Post
Cannondale C3 alloy, 27.2mmx300mm
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Handles Well
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about cannondale CAADX 105:
This is supposed to be a cyclocross bike but it isn't possible to swap the front wheel because of the front brake fouling the fork. It's a standard bike. Cannondale's advice was to deflate the tyre, change the wheel & then pump the tyre up again - not very handy mid race!
So I have to change the front brake over at my expense. The back brake doesn't have this issue.
Also the brake pads on the front can't be changed because the fork fouls the access screw. So no quick pad changes.
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- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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1st outing!
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Durable
- Great Components
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
- Panniers
- Rack Mount Points
- Solid Fork
- Solid Frame
- Touring
Cons
- Bar Tape
- Cranks Not For Touring
- Seat
- Spokes Get Loose
Best Uses
- Commuting
- Road Biking
- Touring
Comments about cannondale CAADX 105:
I love this bike. Had the bike for 1 year and been on 2 tours over 3000 miles and the frame has seen its share of crashes but it still rides true. Bike is light weight and able to handle a fully loaded racks with out a problem.
Recommend changing stem, seat, bar tape,cranks, tires and adding tire liners and rim tape to prevent spoke popping inner tube ( this was a real problem)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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