-Frame CAAD8, OPTIMIZED 6061 ALLOY, BB30, SAVE
-Fork CANNONDALE ULTRA , CARBON BLADES, 1-1/8"
-Crank FSA Gossamer Compact T
-Bottom Bracket FSA BB30
-Shifters SHIMANCog Set Shimano Tiagra Chain KMC X10 10 SPEED
-Front Derailleur SHIMANRear Derailleur SHIMANSS
-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 ShimanSpokes SHIMANO R501
-Grips Cannondale 2.5mm Suade
-Saddle Cannondale Stage Ergo w/ Steel Rails
-Seat Post Cannondale C3, Alloy, 27.2mm x 300mm
The CAAD8 shares the proven race geometry of its CAAD10 brethren but with a slightly taller head tube for a more relaxed riding position.
SAVE STAYS
Optimized chain stay and seat stay shaping provides lateral rigidity while providing vertical compliance for bump absorption and comfort with no loss in power transfer.
SMOOTH WELDS
A true smooth weld, rather than the sand, putty, and paint "smooth welds" found on other bikes, Cannondale's trademark double-pass smooth weld technology eliminates the stress-risers and weak points found on traditionally welded frames, enabling us to build lighter, stronger frames.
ASYMMETRIC CHAIN STAYS
Just like on our premium race bikes, we oversize and reshape the driveside chain stay to better handle the loads from the drivetrain, while keeping the non-drive stay svelte for weight savings.
EXTERNAL MACHINED HEAD TUBE
A technique Cannondale has used for years, excess material is precisely machined out of the low-stress areas of the head tube, saving significant weight with no loss of strength.
BB30 SYSTEM
Found on both the 105 and Tiagra equipped models, BB30 is the epitome of system integration. Cannondale invented BB30 14 years ago to take frame and crank performance to the next level and it has become THE industry standard for stiffness and light-weight.
