Cannondale CAAD8 2015 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 2015 Builds
CAAD8 105 5
ADVERTISED PRICE $1410 (see notes 1)
Cannondale CAAD8 2015 105 5 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
Related: Cannondale CAAD10 2015
CAAD8 Tiagra 6
ADVERTISED PRICE $1250 (see notes 1)
Cannondale CAAD8 2015 Tiagra 6 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
Related: Cannondale SuperSix EVO 2015
CAAD8 Sora 7
ADVERTISED PRICE $980 (see notes 1)
Cannondale CAAD8 2015 Sora 7 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
- All the prices are taken from Cannondale’s website. For all the models and prices visit cannondale.com
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