Cannondale CAAD Optimo 3
$842.56 - $1,300.00
$996.93 - $1,300.00
Details
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
| Frame Size | 44 | 48 | 51 | 54 | 56 | 58 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Seat Tube Length (cm) | 40 | 44 | 46.7 | 49.5 | 52 | 55 |
| B. Top Tube Horizontal (cm) | 57.6 | 59.9 | 62.2 | 64.4 | 56.2 | 57.8 |
| C. Top Tube Actual (cm) | ||||||
| D. Head Tube Angle | 70.8° | 71.9° | 72.6° | 72.6° | 72.6° | 72.6° |
| E. Seat Tube Angle | 74.5° | 74.3° | 74° | 73.7° | 73.3° | 72.9° |
| F. Standover (cm) | 67.7 | 70.9 | 73.1 | 75.8 | 78.2 | 80.8 |
| G. Head Tube Length (cm) | 9.6 | 10.8 | 12.1 | 14.4 | 16.5 | 18.9 |
| H. Wheelbase (cm) | 97.9 | 97.8 | 98 | 99.4 | 100.6 | 101.9 |
| I. Front Center (cm) | 57.6 | 57.5 | 57.6 | 59 | 60.2 | 61.4 |
| J. Chain Stay Length (cm) | 41.5 | 41.5 | 41.5 | 41.5 | 41.5 | 41.5 |
| K. Bottom Bracket Drop (cm) | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 6.9 |
| L. Bottom Bracket Height (cm) | 26.8 | 26.8 | 26.8 | 27 | 27 | 27.3 |
| M. Fork Rake (cm) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| N. Trail (cm) | 6.8 | 6.1 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| O. Stack (cm) | 50.5 | 52 | 53.5 | 55.5 | 57.5 | 59.5 |
| P. Reach (cm) | 37 | 37.4 | 37.7 | 38.4 | 39 | 39.5 |
| Frame Size | Rider Height |
|---|---|
| 44 | 5'5" - 5'7" |
| 48 | 5'6" - 5'8" |
| 51 | 5'7" - 5'10" |
| 54 | 5'9" - 6'0" |
| 56 | 5'11" - 6'2" |
| 58 | 6'1" - 6'4" |
Specs
| Frame | All-New SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts, 130 x 9mm QR |
|---|---|
| Fork | BallisTec Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, fender mounts, 100 x 9mm QR |
| Headset | CAAD Optimo, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4", 25mm top cap |
| Rims/Wheels | RS 3.0, 24h front, 28h rear |
| Hubs |
Front: Formula RB-31 Rear: Formula RB-32 |
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 25c |
| Crankset | FSA Vero Alloy, 50/34 |
| Bottom Bracket | Cartridge, square taper |
| Chain | KMC X9, 9-speed |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora, 31.8 clamp |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora GS |
| Cassette/Rear Cogs | Shimano HG50, 11-30, 9-speed |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora, 9-speed |
| Handlebars | 6061 alloy, Compact |
| Tape/Grips | Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm |
| Stem | 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
| Brakes | Promax RC-452, dual pivot calipers |
| Pedals | Wellgo w/Clip and Strap |
| Saddle | Cannondale Stage CX |
| Seat Post | Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm |
* Subject to change without notice.
Part Numbers
| Option | UPC | MPN | Store SKU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black / 44cm / 700c | 884603865828 | C14301M1044 | 700204610564 |
| Black / 48cm / 700c | 884603865835 | C14301M1048 | 700204877058 |
| Black / 51cm / 700c | 884603865842 | C14301M1051 | 700204656151 |
| Black / 54cm / 700c | 884603865859 | C14301M1054 | 700202408514 |
| Black / 56cm / 700c | 884603865866 | C14301M1056 | 700208316666 |
| Black / 58cm / 700c | 884603865873 | C14301M1058 | 700209613738 |
| Mango / 44cm / 700c | 884603933916 | C14301M4044 | 700204183194 |
| Mango / 48cm / 700c | 884603933923 | C14301M4048 | 700207150798 |
| Mango / 51cm / 700c | 884603933930 | C14301M4051 | 70020370531 |
| Mango / 54cm / 700c | 884603933947 | C14301M4054 | 700207065334 |
| Mango / 56cm / 700c | 884603933954 | C14301M4056 | 700208139316 |
| Mango / 58cm / 700c | 884603933961 | C14301M4058 | 700208827528 |
| Ultra Violet / 44cm / 700c | 884603919750 | C14301M3044 | 700202388864 |
| Ultra Violet / 48cm / 700c | 884603919767 | C14301M3048 | 700205994588 |
| Ultra Violet / 51cm / 700c | 884603919774 | C14301M3051 | 700201793561 |
| Ultra Violet / 54cm / 700c | 884603919781 | C14301M3054 | 70020627854 |
| Ultra Violet / 56cm / 700c | 884603919798 | C14301M3056 | 700209288896 |
| Ultra Violet / 58cm / 700c | 884603919804 | C14301M3058 | 700202219978 |
| Highlighter / 44cm / 700c | 884603865880 | C14301M2044 | 700207396754 |
| Highlighter / 48cm / 700c | 884603865897 | C14301M2048 | 700203856678 |
| Highlighter / 51cm / 700c | 884603865903 | C14301M2051 | 700201345751 |
| Highlighter / 54cm / 700c | 884603865910 | C14301M2054 | 700207290144 |
| Highlighter / 56cm / 700c | 884603865927 | C14301M2056 | 700205148006 |
| Highlighter / 58cm / 700c | 884603865934 | C14301M2058 | 700206922698 |