Sport/Performance

Open the gateway to road cycling performance with the CAAD Optimo Claris. With characteristics that echo the mighty CAAD12, it's a perfect first road bike for the new enthusiast. Premium SmartForm alloy tubing is lighter and rides better than the alloy offerings of other competitors, and boasts a much better ride. Elite race geometry puts you in position to perform, and SAVE flex zones absorb shock for better control. Shimano's Claris drivetrain provides smooth shifts, and Claris caliper brakes ensure confident, powerful braking.

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

The CAAD Optimo is the perfect gateway bike for aspiring riders. Its race-bred performance and the welcoming price will get you hooked on cycling in no time. SmartForm C2 Aluminum construction is lighter and has a better ride-feel than many of our competitors’ premium alloy offerings. With geometry like the CAAD12 and SuperSix EVO, CAAD Optimo offers riders true race handling and body position. Flex zones in the rear triangle and fork absorb shock for better comfort and control. Thoughtful component specs create incredible performance values.

On anything from fast group rides to daily commutes, the Synapse’s low weight, comfortable sportive position, and smooth ride will help you fall in love with cycling. An asymmetrical fork balances disc loads to deliver World Tour sprinter-level stiffness. Cannondale's SAVE frame technology tunes out harsh choppy road surfaces and tunes you in to what's happening at your tires, so you can concentrate on nailing the right line or beating the sun home. And with room for tires as big as 32mm, you can embrace the back roads, rough roads, highways and byways. A capable Shimano Tiagra drivetrain gives you the gear range to conquer mountains, disc brakes keep you in control, and lightweight aluminum wheels provide plenty of zip. Cannondale's own handlebar, stem, and women's saddle make finding your ideal position easier than ever, and they're lightweight, to boot.

Start out right! The Synapse Alloy's lightweight, comfortably sportive position and smooth ride will help you ride faster, longer, and more often. Its endurance geometry provides stable, confident handling and a more upright riding position for all-day adventures. Micro-Suspension in the rear triangle and fork to keep you comfortable and in control, while the frame's SmartForm C2 Alloy Construction and carbon blade forks deliver exceptional light weight for this category and result in a high-performance feel. With clearance for tires up to 32mm wide and subtle, hidden fender mounts for exploring the wilder side of endurance riding, the Synapse Disc is ready for adventure. - Aluminum frame, internal cable routing, flat mount disc - Full carbon thru-axle fork - Vittoria Zaffiro 28c tires Go Further A road bike that's light, stiff, fast and surprisingly comfortable. Your rides will go longer. You'll barely notice. Where it thrives The open road, gravel roads, in competition What it's built for Endurance, comfort Highlights - Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy Frame w/ full carbon fork - Shimano Tiagra 10-speed drivetrain w/ dual chainring FSA crank - Promax Decoder R mechanical disc brakes Feel the Light SmartForm C2 Alloy construction and full carbon forks deliver exceptionally light weight for this category for a high-performance feel

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 SmartForm C2 Alloy Frame w/ full carbon fork - Shimano 105 11-speed shifting / FSA Gossamer crank - Tektro R741 dual pivot brakes 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. 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.

The CAAD Optimo is the perfect gateway bike for aspiring riders. Its race-bred performance and the welcoming price will get you hooked on cycling in no time. SmartForm C2 Aluminum construction is lighter and has a better ride-feel than many of our competitors’ premium alloy offerings. With geometry like the CAAD12 and SuperSix EVO, CAAD Optimo offers riders true race handling and body position. Flex zones in the rear triangle and fork absorb shock for better comfort and control. Thoughtful component specs create incredible performance values.

Go Further A road bike that's light, stiff, fast and surprisingly comfortable. Your rides will go longer. You'll barely notice. Where it Thrives The open road, gravel roads What it's Built For Endurance, comfort Highlights - Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy Frame w/ full carbon fork - Shimano Sora 9-speed drivetrain w/ dual chainring FSA crank - Powerful disc brakes

Go further. A road bike that’s light, stiff, fast and surprisingly comfortable. Your rides will go longer. You'll barely notice. Highlights - Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy Frame w/ full carbon fork - Shimano Tiagra 10-speed drivetrain w/ dual chainring FSA crank - Promax Decoder R mechanical disc brakes

Lighter, stiffer and smoother riding than many carbon frames, CAAD12 is simply the most sophisticated, highest performing aluminum race bike ever made. With a Smartformed C1 6069 aluminum frame, ovalized tubing, and dialed-in race-ready geometry, the CAAD12 quickly proved that it was more than capable of taking the throne. Cannondale outfitted the CAAD12 105 with Shimano's trusty 105 drivetrain and caliper brakes, placing precise shifting and powerful braking in you fingertips.

JOIN THE ALUMINATI Lighter, stiffer and smoother riding than many carbon frames, CAAD12 is simply the most sophisticated, highest performing aluminum race bike ever made. At under 1100 grams, CAAD12 wipes the tarmac with a lot of premium carbon frames. CAAD12’s SAVE Micro-Suspension delivers a ride quality that even competing carbon bikes can’t match. With its oversized BB30a bottom bracket junction, asymmetric chainstays and flared Delta seat tube, CAAD12 is a sprinter’s dream.

Go further. A road bike that’s light, stiff, fast and surprisingly comfortable. Your rides will go longer. You'll barely notice. Highlights - Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy Frame w/full carbon fork - Shimano 105 group / FSA Gossamer crank - TRP Spyre-C mechanical disc brakes

The full-day, full-gas performance of the Synapse, outfitted for more. Big tires, wide rims and even wider gearing let you get after it on roads others fear to tread. SmartForm C2 Alloy Construction and carbon blade forks deliver exceptionally low weight for this category for a high-performance feel. The endurance geometry provides stable, confident handling, and a more upright riding position for all-day adventures, while Micro-Suspension in the rear triangle and fork to keep you comfortable and in control. Clearance for tires up to a 32mm wide, and subtle, hidden fender mounts for exploring the wilder side of endurance riding.

Go Further. A road bike that's light, stiff, fast and surprisingly comfortable. Your rides will go longer. You'll barely notice Highlights - Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy Frame w/ full carbon fork -Shimano 105 group / FSA Gossamer crank. -TRP Spyre-C mechanical disc brakes Feel the Light SmartForm C2 Alloy construction and full carbon forks deliver exceptionally light weight for this category for a high-performance feel

Make your own luck. This is the speediest, smoothest, best handling, finest performing, aluminum race bike on the planet. Highlights - Ultralight SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy Disc Frame w/ full carbon fork - Shimano 105 group / Cannondale 1 crank - Vittoria

Synapse Carbon is a road bike that’s light, stiff, fast, and surprisingly comfortable. It's performance-focused, but with a slightly more upright geometry, perfect for long days in the saddle and confident handling on all road surfaces. Micro-Suspension in the rear triangle and fork keeps you comfortable and in control, while the frame's BallisTec Carbon construction and full carbon fork deliver exceptionally low weight for this category and result in a high-performance feel. With clearance for tires up to 32mm wide and subtle, hidden fender mounts for exploring the wilder side of endurance riding, the Synapse Disc is ready for adventure. - BallisTec Carbon frame, internal cable routing, flat mount disc - Full carbon thru-axle fork - Shimano Tiagra 10-speed drivetrain - Vittoria Zaffiro 28c tires

Light, smooth, fast and elegantly designed. The Synapse is the ultimate machine for full-gas, full-day exploits. Endurance geometry provides stable, confident handling, and a more upright riding position for all-day adventures, while micro-Suspension in the rear triangle and fork keeps you comfortable and in control. Clearance for tires up to a 32mm wide, and subtle, hidden fender mounts for exploring the wilder side of endurance riding.

Fast, just got faster. A pure road bike. Light, smooth and ultra fast. The evolution of the classic race machine. Highlights - Lightweight low-drag BallisTec carbon frameset - Shimano 105 hydro disc group - Cannondale 1 crank Where it thrives - In competition, the open road, up and down hills What it's built for - Speed, agility, handling

Fast, just got faster. A pure road bike. Light, smooth and ultra fast. The evolution of the classic race machine. Highlights - Lightweight low-drag BallisTec carbon frameset - Shimano 105 hydro disc group - Prologo Kappa Dea RS Women's saddle Where it thrives - In competition, the open road, up and down hills What it's built for - Speed, agility, handling

Make your own luck. This is the speediest, smoothest, best-handling, finest-performing aluminum race bike on the planet. With every new CAAD we design, speed increases. The same can’t be said for weight. Drag-reducing tube shapes and sleek integration keeps the CAAD13 light but make it much, much faster. Dropped rear stay configuration and ample room for bigger tires delivers the best possible blend of stiff efficiency and unbeatable comfort in an alloy road racer. Highlights - Ultralight SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy Frame w/full carbon fork - Shimano Ultegra hydro disc group / Cannondale 1 crank - Fulcrum Racing 900 RB wheelset Where it thrives - In competition, the open road What it's built for - Speed, agility, handling The Aluminum Experts Cannondale forged its legacy in aluminum and CAAD13's SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy is the lightest, most sophisticated aluminum construction available. Speed of Light The frame features highly truncated airfoil tube shapes that offer the same weight, and equal or better stiffness, than round tubes, but can reduce drag by up to 30%. Smoother Than Ever CAAD bikes have always been known for their surprisingly smooth ride. CAAD13 is even smoother, thanks to the newly designed SAVE rear triangle, integrated seat binder and 27 KNØT seat post. Clearly Capable The new frame design has clearance for some seriously big rubber. 30mm tires fit with ease, for new levels of comfort and capability on any kind of road. HollowGram SAVE SystemBar Svelte stem and bar profile reduces drag and absorbs shock for added speed and comfort. Two-piece design allows interchangeability and 8° of pitch adjustment to perfectly fine-tune rider position. HollowGram 45 SL KNØT Carbon Wheels An evolution of our wide, ultra-fast, low-drag rim profile with a light, versatile 45mm depth. Maintains high aerodynamic efficiency even with big tires. Speed Release Equipped The Speed Release thru-axles allow faster, easier wheel changes and are compatible with most standard thru-axle wheelsets. Fender Up Fully fender ready. A removable fender bridge on the rear stays is there when you need it, gone when you don't.

Road Reimagined. Roll smooth, roll fast, roll confident. Wherever the road takes you, roll with Synapse—our most comfortable, all-around, up-for-anything, pure road machine.

The SuperSix EVO is a road bike that represents the best possible blend of aerodynamics and low weight. Its advanced frame design features highly truncated airfoil tube shapes that offer the same weight, and equal or better stiffness, than round tubes, but reduce drag by up to 30%. The SuperSix EVO lineup has always been known for its elegantly smooth ride quality, and Cannondale's latest iteration is even smoother. The new SAVE rear stays, integrated binder, and 27 KNØT seat post increase compliance by 18%—a massive benefit that riders will certainly appreciate, especially on longer days. Cannondale's proprietary high-strength, high-stiffness carbon construction features an advanced matrix of intermediate modulus fibers that together create a frame that's light, durable, and lively. For additional comfort and capability on all kinds of roads, the SuperSix EVO will easily fit the largest tire size the brake caliper will allow (28mm for most brakes). Offering further aerodynamic improvements, the disc version has a unique design that routes the brake lines through an opening in the front of the headtube for minimal drag and headache-free serviceability. Considering every detail, the bike makes use of Speed Release dropouts that combine the benefits of added thru-axle stiffness and the convenience of a QR. The lightest disc brake road frameset Cannondale's ever made, the SuperSix EVO has a racy geometry and stiffness for explosive speed. - HollowGram Si Carbon Disc wheelset - Shimano Ultegra wide-range drivetrain - Upgraded Cannondale 2 bar/stem

Fast, just got faster. A pure road bike. Light, smooth, and ultra-fast. The evolution of the classic race machine. Highlights - Lightweight low-drag BallisTec carbon frameset - Integrated Cannondale App connectivity / Shimano Ultegra group - HollowGram 35 carbon wheelset / SAVE SystemBar Where it thrives - In competition, the open road, up and down hills What it's built for - Speed, agility, handling

Faster everywhere Our fastest lightweight road bike ever. The all-new SuperSix EVO destroys expectations. So light, so fast, and so aero, it defies logic. This is a machine built to make you faster everywhere. Speed has evolved. Where it thrives - Racing, the red zone, the pointy end, the podium What it's built for - Road racing, PRs, KOMs, winning Highlights - Lightweight, low-drag SuperSix EVO carbon frameset – the ideal blend of speed, handling, and comfort. - Shimano 105 Di2 12-speed - Shimano's workhorse high-performance electronic shifting road group - DT-Swiss R470 rims - light, wide, and reliable aluminum wheels - Vision Trimax Carbon Aero bars and Cannondale C1 Conceal stem - ergonomic, low-drag cockpit with hidden cables The Lightest of the Fast The new SuperSix EVO's sleek, drag-reducing frameset saves precious watts with every pedal stroke. In fact, when paired with our aero Gripper bottles and cages, it will go wheel to wheel with some of the pure aero bikes out there. For a road racing bike, that’s huge, and for a bike this light, that’s impressive aerodynamic efficiency. The Fastest of the Light When it comes to aerodynamic drag, the new SuperSix EVO is not just one of the fastest lightweight road bikes out there, it’s one of the fastest road bikes, period. Its precisely engineered tube shapes and select components shave around 9 watts off of our last generation model at 45 km/h, putting it ahead of a lot of the pure "aero" bikes while weighing up to a kilo less. Light or Fast? Now you don't have to choose. Sculpted by Speed Sleek, elegant and purposeful. Hours in the wind tunnel and countless interations of computational fluid dynamic modeling stripped away everything that wasn't fast-shaped, leaving a frame design that catches the eye, while shedding the wind. Supernatural Handling SuperSix EVO is a wizard. The way it blends stability and agility is surreal. Refined, neutral racing geometry and fine-tuned engineering deliver handling that is so intuitive, so controllable, you can comfortably take it right to the limit and keep it there, all race long.

Faster. Everywhere. The fastest UCI-legal bike in the world. More speed with less effort. Simple as that. Highlights - Ultra low drag BallisTec carbon frameset / Integrated Cannondale App connectivity - Ultegra hydro disc group / HollowGram KNØT SystemBar Vision SC55 Carbon wheelset

Road Reimagined. Roll smooth, roll fast, roll confident. Wherever the road takes you, roll with Synapse—our most comfortable, all-around, up-for-anything, pure road machine. Where it thrives The open road, up & down hills, rough pavement What it's built for Comfort, handling, going long Highlights - Lightweight Synapse Carbon Frameset / Full SmartSense system with radar and lights - Shimano Ultegra Di2, 12-speed electronic group with hydraulic disc brakes - Fulcrum Rapid Red 500 wheelset / Cannondale 2 carbon seatpost

Fast, just got faster. A pure road bike. Light, smooth and ultra fast. The evolution of the classic race machine. Where it thrives In competition, the open road, up and down hills What it's built for Speed, agility, handling Highlights - Lightweight low-drag BallisTec carbon frameset - Integrated Cannondale App connectivity / Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting - HollowGram 45 SL KNØT carbon wheels / SAVE SystemBar The lightest Cannondale disc brake road frameset ever made. The SuperSix EVO is ready to throw down when the grade goes up. 30 watts. That's how much power the drag-reducing tube shapes and integrated design of the SuperSix EVO saves over the prior version at 30 mph (48.3 km/h). Racy geometry and stiffness for explosive speed. Better micro-suspension and big tire clearance for surprising smoothness. It all adds up to precise handling and a ride-feel that's out of sight.

Fast, just got faster. A pure road bike. Light, smooth and ultra fast. The evolution of the classic race machine. Where it thrives In competition, the open road, up and down hills What it's built for Speed, agility, handling Highlights - Lightweight low-drag SuperSix EVO carbon frameset - SRAM Force AXS, wireless electronic 12-speed group / Integrated Cannondale App connectivity - HollowGram 35 carbon wheels / SAVE SystemBar

Fast, just got faster. A pure road bike. Light, smooth and ultra fast. The evolution of the classic race machine. Where it thrives In competition, the open road, up and down hills What it's built for Speed, agility, handling Highlights - Ultralight low-drag Hi-MOD BallisTec carbon frameset - Integrated Cannondale App connectivity / Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting - HollowGram 45 SL KNØT carbon wheels / SAVE SystemBar The lightest Cannondale disc brake road frameset ever made. The SuperSix EVO is ready to throw down when the grade goes up. 30 watts. That's how much power the drag-reducing tube shapes and integrated design of the SuperSix EVO saves over the prior version at 30 mph (48.3 km/h). Racy geometry and stiffness for explosive speed. Better micro-suspension and big tire clearance for surprising smoothness. It all adds up to precise handling and a ride-feel that's out of sight.

Faster everywhere Our fastest lightweight road bike ever. The all-new SuperSix EVO destroys expectations. So light, so fast, and so aero, it defies logic. This is a machine built to make you faster everywhere. Speed has evolved. Where it thrives - Racing, the red zone, the pointy end, the podium What it's built for - Road racing, PRs, KOMs, winning Highlights - Superlight Hi-MOD carbon construction - incredibly light and responsive - Ultegra Di2 electronic 12-speed - Shimano's penultimate high-performance road group - HollowGram 50 R-SL carbon wheelset - the ultimate light and fast road race wheelset - Vision Trimax Carbon Aero bars and Cannondale C1 Conceal stem - ergonomic, low-drag cockpit with hidden cables The Lightest of the Fast Incredibly light. Thrillingly responsive. Blisteringly fast. Our advanced Hi-MOD carbon construction combines layers of high-strength fibers with precisely oriented layers of lightweight, high-stiffness fibers to deliver a frame that weighs just 810g, while surpassing all of our stiffness and fatigue tests. Pretty amazing for a bike this aerodynamic. The Fastest of the Light When it comes to aerodynamic drag, the new SuperSix EVO is not just one of the fastest lightweight road bikes out there, it's one of the fastest road bikes, period. Its precisely engineered tube shapes and select components shave around 9 watts off of our last generation model at 45 km/h, putting it ahead of a lot of the pure "aero" bikes while weighing up to a kilo less. Light or Fast? Now you don't have to choose. Sculpted by Speed What happens when you design a complete bike, not just a frameset? An elegant design emerges alongside integrated aerodynamics. Its elevated design that comes from elevated performance. Details you'll notice. Lines you'll dream about. Speed you'll feel. Supernatural Handling SuperSix EVO is a wizard. The way it blends stability and agility is surreal. Refined, neutral racing geometry and fine-tuned engineering deliver handling that is so intuitive, so controllable, you can comfortably take it right to the limit and keep it there, all race long. The Hollowgram R-SL 50 Wheelset One of the fastest all-around race wheelsets in the world. Developed with the new SuperSix EVO and shaped by our DRAFT aero design philosophy, the HollowGram R-SL 50 features a 50mm deep, super low-drag rim, bladed spokes, and DT-Swiss 240 EXP rear hub internals, making it the perfect wheel for the EVO's mission - lightweight for the hills with escape-velocity aerodynamics.