CAAD8 is a good entry-level racing geometry road bike. If you want to enter the road biking world, but don’t want to spend a lot of money, this is a really good option. Tubes inspired by its CAAD10 sibling, a lightweight frame (Cannondale claims it’s the lightest in its class), with more forgiving Heads-Up Race geometry, Cannondale CAAD8 may be your best option.
Cannondale CAAD8 105 5
ADVERTISED PRICE $1410[1]
Specifications:
Frame: CAAD8, OPTIMIZED 6061 ALLOY, BB30, SAVE
Fork: CANNONDALE ULTRA , CARBON BLADES, 1-1/8”
Crank: FSA Gossamer Compact BB30, 50/34T
Bottom Bracket: FSA BB30
Shifters: SHIMANO 105 5700
Cog Set: Shimano Tiagra 4600, 12-28
Chain: KMC X10 10 SPEED
Front Derailleur: SHIMANO 105 5700
Rear Derailleur: SHIMANO 105 5701 SS
Rims: Maddux RS 3.0 Speed, 32-hole
Hubs: SHIMANO R501
Tires: SCHWALBE LUGANO, 700X23C
Pedals: WELLGO
Brakes: Shimano BR-R561
Handlebar: Cannondale C3 Compact
Stem: Cannondale C3, 31.8mm, 6 deg
Headset: Tange Seiki Integrated, 25mm top cap
Brake Levers: Shimano 105 5700
Spokes: SHIMANO R501
Grips: Cannondale 2.5mm Suade
Saddle: Cannondale Stage Ergo w/ Steel Rails
Seat Post: Cannondale C3, Alloy, 27.2mm x 300mm
Cannondale CAAD8 Tiagra 6
ADVERTISED PRICE $1250[1]
Specifications:
Frame: CAAD8, Optimized 6061 Alloy, SAVE, BB30
Fork: Cannondale Ultra, Carbon blades, 1-1/8”
Crank: FSA Omega BB30, 50/34
Crank Option 1: N/A
Bottom Bracket: FSA BB30
Shifters: Shimano Tiagra 4600
Cog Set: Shimano Tiagra 4600, 12-28, 10-speed
Chain: Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra 4600, 31.8 clamp
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra 4600
Rims: Maddux RS 3.0, 32-hole
Hubs: Formula, RB-51 front, RB-52 rear
Tires: Schwalbe Lugano, 700x25c
Pedals: Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap
Brakes: Cannondale C4, dual pivot, cartridge pad
Handlebar: Cannondale C4 Compact, 6061 alloy
Stem: Cannondale C4, 31.8, 6 deg.
Headset: Tange Seiki Integrated, 25mm top cap
Brake Levers: Shimano Tiagra 4600
Spokes: Stainless Steel, 15g
Grips: Cannondale Bar Tape w/Gel, 2.5mm
Saddle: Cannondale Stage Ergo
Seat Post: Cannondale C4, Alloy, 27.2mmx300mm
Rear Shock: N/A
Cannondale CAAD8 Sora 7
ADVERTISED PRICE $980[1]
Specifications:
Frame: CAAD8, Optimized 6061 Alloy, SAVE
Fork: Cannondale Ultra, Carbon blades, 1-1/8”
Crank: FSA Vero, 50/34
Crank Option 1: N/A
Bottom Bracket: FSA Cartridge
Shifters: Shimano Sora 3500
Cog Set: SRAM PG-950, 11-28, 9-speed
Chain: KMC Z99, 9-speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora 3500, 31.8 clamp
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora 3500
Rims: Maddux RS 3.0, 32-hole
Hubs: Cannondale C4
Tires: Schwalbe Lugano, 700x25c
Pedals: Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap
Brakes: Cannondale C4, dual pivot, cartridge pad
Handlebar: Cannondale C4 Compact
Stem: Cannondale C4, 31.8, 6 deg.
Headset: Tange Seiki Integrated, 25mm top cap
Brake Levers: Shimano Sora 3500
Spokes: Stainless Steel, 15g
Grips: Cannondale Bar Tape w/Gel, 2.5mm
Saddle: Cannondale Stage Ergo
Seat Post: Cannondale C4, Alloy, 27.2mmx300mm
Rear Shock: N/A
Notes
[1] All the prices are taken from Cannondale’s web site. For all the models and prices visit cannondale.com