• HeadsUp Race Geometry

    The CAAD8 shares the proven race geometry of its more expensive brethren but with a slightly taller head tube (+1.5 mm) for a more relaxed riding position.

  • SAVE Stays

    Optimized chain stay and seat stay shaping provides lateral rigidity while providing vertical compliance for bump absorption and comfort with no loss in power transfer.

  • 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.

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Frame

CAAD8, Optimized 6061 Alloy, SAVE

Fork

Cannondale Ultra, carbon blades, 1-1/8"

Crank

Shimano 2300 50/34

Bottom Bracket

Tange Cartridge

Shifters

Shimano 2300

Cog Set

SunRace 12-25, 8-speed

Chain

KMC 8-Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano 2300, 31.8mm clamp

Rear Derailleur

Shimano 2300

Rims

Maddux RS 3.0, 32 hole

Hubs

Cannondale C4

Tires

Schwalbe Lugano, 700x23c

Pedals

Wellgo

Brake

Promax alloy caliper

Handlebar

Cannondale C4 Compact

Stem

Cannondale C4, 31.8mm, 6 deg.

Headset

Tange Seiki Integrated, 25mm top cap

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 15g

Grips

Cannondale Suede Bar Tape w/ gel, 2.5mm

Saddle

Cannondale Stage Ergo w/ Steel Rails

Seat Post

Cannondale C4 alloy, 27.2mmx300mm