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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2012 Cannondale CAAD8 7 Sora and 2011 Cannondale CAAD8 7 Sora.

  2. Gearing

    2012 Cannondale CAAD8 7 Sora has a 12% lower climbing ratio than 2011 Cannondale CAAD8 7 Sora.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2012 Cannondale CAAD8 7 Sora50/39/30T · 12–26T · 9-speed
Lowest1.15:1Highest4.17:1Total range361%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

2011 Cannondale CAAD8 7 Sora50/34T · 12–26T · 10-speed
Lowest1.31:1Highest4.17:1Total range319%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear9.2 mphHighest gear29.3 mph

Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification
2012 Cannondale CAAD8 7 Sora
2011 Cannondale CAAD8 7 Sora
Overview
Model Year
2012
2011
Brand
Cannondale
Cannondale
Model
CAAD8 7 Sora
CAAD8 7 Sora
Bicycle Type
Road
Road race & triathlon
Colors
Black/White, Red/White
Race Red w/White (gloss), Magnesium White w/Charcoal Gray (gloss)
Sizes
48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
—
Bonded/monocoque
Frame Material
Optimized 6061 Alloy
Carbon
Fork
Cannondale Ultra, carbon blade
Cannondale Ultra Carbon
Fork Material
—
Carbon, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Shimano Sora
Shifters
Shimano Sora 9sp
Shimano Sora
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora
Shimano Sora
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora
Shimano Sora Long Cage
Crankset
FSA Vero Triple 50/39/30
FSA Vero, 34/50 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Bb30
Fsa
Cassette
SRAM PG950 12-26T
SRAM PG-950
Rear Cogs
—
10-speed, 12 - 26 teeth
Chain
Kmc
KMC X9
Pedals
not included
Not included
Brakes
Brakes
Cannondale C4 dual pivot
Cannondale C4 brakes, Shimano Sora levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Tange Seiki Integrated
Tange Si
Handlebar
Cannondale C4 Compact
Cannondale C4 Compact
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Cannondale C4
Cannondale C4
Saddle
Cannondale Stage Ergo
Cannondale Stage w/steel rails
Seatpost
Cannondale C4 Alloy
Cannondale C4, 31.6mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Front: Formula RB-51, Rear: Formula RB-52
Rims
Maddux RS 3.0
Maddux DRX 4000, 32-hole
Spokes
—
Stainless
Front Tire
Schwalbe Lugano 700x23c
700 x 23c Schwalbe Lugano
Wheel Size
—
700c wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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