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.
Frame
CAAD8, Optimized 6061 Alloy, SAVE
Fork
Cannondale Ultra, carbon blades, 1-1/8"
Crank
FSA Vero, 50/34
Bottom Bracket
FSA
Shifters
Shimano Sora
Cog Set
SRAM PG-950, 12-26, 9-speed
Chain
KMC 9-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora, 31.8mm clamp
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora
Rims
Maddux RS 3.0, 32 hole
Hubs
Cannondale C4
Tires
Schwalbe Lugano, 700x23c
Pedals
Wellgo
Brake
Cannondale C4, dual pivot, cartridge pad
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
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 4 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Handles well (4)
- Attractive (3)
- Comfortable (3)
- Lightweight (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Road biking (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Comfortable
- Great Components
- Handles Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Commuting
- Road Biking
Comments about cannondale CAAD8 7 SORA:
Great bike for beginner cyclist.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Road Biking
Comments about cannondale CAAD8 7 SORA:
I am very pleased with the CAAD8 Sora I purchased. It has performed better than I expected. As a 51 year old getting back into cycling it is a pleasure to ride. It responds well on the road. I would invest in different tires as the stock tires do not handle well on wet surfaces. The stock saddle works well on rides of an hour or less, after that it wears pretty rough on the backside.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Road Biking
Comments about cannondale CAAD8 7 SORA:
I ride weekly over 100miles on this bike and its comfortable only bad thing is I live in south florida and the crank they provide does not have enough teeth once you change that bike rides like 3000$ bike
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Great Components
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor Components
Best Uses
- Road Biking
Comments about cannondale CAAD8 7 SORA:
I use the bike for racing, and is just extraordinary...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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