While for many brands, the entry-level is simply an afterthought, Cannondale realises that someone's first bike purchase is often the most important one they'll ever make.
We sweat the details and draw on decades of aluminium engineering expertise to bring a remarkable level of performance to the entry-level road category.
The lightest frame in its class, the Cannondale CAAD8 is packed with features drawn directly from its Giro d'Italia winning ancestors.
The trademark smooth double-pass welds, compliant hourglass seat stays, efficient asymmetric chain stays, upright race geometry and unmistakable Cannondale ride-feel make it clear that, rather than being just another aluminium road bike, this is something special.
FRAME: CAAD8, Optimised 6061 alloy, BB30
FORK: Cannondale Ultra with Carbon Blades
HEADSET: CAAD 8 Si 1 1/8"
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano 105
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano 105
SHIFTERS/BRAKE LEVERS: Shimano 105
BRAKES: Tektro R580 Dual Pivot w/cartridge pads
CRANKSET: FSA Gossamer BB30 50/34t
BB-SET: FSA BB30
CASSETTE: Shimano 105
CHAIN: Shimano 105
PEDALS: N/A
HUBS: Formula RB-51, RB-52
RIMS: Alex RC24
SPOKES: Stainless steel
TIRES: Schwalbe Lugano 700 x 23c
HANDLEBARS: Cannondale C3 Compact
STEM: Cannondale C3
SEATPOST: Cannodale C3 Carbon Wrap
SADDLE: Cannondale Stage w/Crmo rails
Seat tube angle
51cm: 74.5˚, 54cm: 73.5˚, 56cm: 73.5˚, 58cm: 73˚
Head tube angle
51cm: 72.5˚, 54cm: 73˚, 56cm: 73˚, 58cm: 73.5˚
Horizontal top tube length
51cm: 53, 54cm: 54.5, 56cm: 56, 58cm: 57.5
Seat tube length
51cm: 49, 54cm: 52, 56cm: 54, 58cm: 57
Standover height
51cm: 76.8, 54cm: 79.2, 56cm: 80.8, 58cm: 82.9
(measured in cm)