What it helps you feel and do
This bike wakes you up on the climb and keeps you grinning on the descent.
It feels quick off the line, steady through corners and calm on longer rides.
Everything here exists to make miles feel lighter, cleaner and more fun.
Why it works
A SmartForm C2 alloy frame keeps the weight down and the ride responsive. The full-carbon fork soaks up road buzz and gives a confident, planted front end. Shimano Claris 8-speed components shift predictably so you stay focused on the ride, not the gear. Promax dual-pivot brakes bring steady, reassuring stopping power when you need it.
Ride details
- Bottom bracket: cartridge, square taper for simple, reliable power transfer.
- Crank: FSA Tempo 50/34 — roomy gearing for flats and climbs.
- Cassette: Shimano HG50 11-30, 8-speed for useful range without fuss.
- Chain: Shimano HG71, 8-speed.
- Derailleurs and shifters: Shimano Claris for consistent, user-friendly shifting.
- Fork: CAAD Optimo full carbon, tapered steerer, fender mounts and 100x9mm QR.
- Frame: SmartForm C2 Alloy with tapered headtube, SAVE and fender mounts; 130x9mm QR.
- Wheels: RS 3.0 rims with Formula hubs, 700c, fitted with Vittoria Zaffiro 700x25c tyres.
- Hand controls: Compact 6061 alloy bars, Cannondale bar tape and Shimano Claris brake levers.
- Brakes: Promax RC-452 dual-pivot calipers for confident modulation.
- Fit pieces: Cannondale Stage CX saddle, Cannondale 4 alloy seatpost (27.2 x 350mm) and 31.8mm, 7° alloy stem.
Takeaway
A performance road bike that feels sharp and sure without asking for the top-end price. It’s practical, punchy and ready to rack up the miles — the kind of ride that makes you go out just to ride.
Tech Specs:
- Bottom Bracket: Cartridge, square taper
- Chain: Shimano HG71, 8-speed
- Crank: FSA Tempo, 50/34
- Front Derailleur: Shimano Claris, 31.8 clamp
- Rear Cogs: Shimano HG50, 11-30, 8-speed
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Claris
- Shifters: Shimano Claris, 8-speed
- Fork: CAAD Optimo Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, fender mounts, 100x9mm QR
- Frame: SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts, 130x9mm QR
- Headset: CAAD Optimo, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4", 25mm top cap
- Front Hub: Formula RB-31
- Rear Hub: Formula RB-32
- Rims: RS 3.0, 24h front, 28h rear
- Spokes: Stainless Steel, 14g
- Tyre Size: 25
- Tyres: Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 25c
- Wheel Size: 700c
- Brake Levers: Shimano Claris
- Brakes: Promax RC-452, dual pivot calipers
- Grips: Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm
- Handlebar: 6061 alloy, Compact
- Saddle: Cannondale Stage CX
- Seatpost: Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm
- Stem: 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°