Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2018 Cannondale CAAD Optimo Sora

Velopedia Archive ID 900002688

Overview

Model year	2018
Brand	Cannondale
Model	CAAD Optimo Sora
Bicycle type	Road
Archive ID	900002688
Colors	Jet Black w/ Magnesium White - Gloss (BLK)
Sizes	44, 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 60, 63

Frameset

Frame construction	CAAD Optimo, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE
Frame material	Aluminum
Fork	Cannondale Ultra, Carbon blades, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer
Fork material	Carbon

Drivetrain

Shifters	Shimano Sora
Front derailleur	Shimano Sora, 31.8 clamp
Rear derailleur	Shimano Sora GS
Crankset	FSA Vero 50/34
Bottom bracket	FSA 68mm cartridge
Rear cogs	Shimano HG50, 12-27, 9-speed
Chain	KMC Z99, 9-speed
Pedals	Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

Brakes

Brakes	Cannondale C4, dual pivot, cartridge pad

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	FSA Integrated, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap
Handlebar	Cannondale C4 Compact, 6061 Alloy
Stem	Cannondale C4, 31.8, 6 deg.
Saddle	Cannondale Stage Ergo
Seatpost	Cannondale C4, Alloy, 27.2x300mm (44-51), 350mm (54-63)

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Alloy, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 28h
Rims	RS 3.0, 24H Front, 28H Rear
Spokes	Stainless Steel, 14g
Front tire	Schwalbe Lugano, 700x25c
Rear tire	Schwalbe Lugano, 700x25c
Wheel size	700c

Geometry · 44

Seat tube	465 mm
Effective top tube	500 mm
Head tube	107 mm
Head-tube angle	70.5°
Seat-tube angle	76°
Chainstay / rear center	405 mm
Wheelbase	974 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	74 mm
Bottom-bracket height	268 mm
Reach	372 mm
Stack	514 mm
Standover height	735 mm
Fork offset / rake	45 mm
Front center	580 mm
Trail	73 mm

Geometry · 48

Seat tube	487 mm
Effective top tube	510 mm
Head tube	107 mm
Head-tube angle	71.5°
Seat-tube angle	74.7°
Chainstay / rear center	405 mm
Wheelbase	963 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	74 mm
Bottom-bracket height	268 mm
Reach	369 mm
Stack	518 mm
Standover height	742 mm
Fork offset / rake	45 mm
Front center	569 mm
Trail	67 mm

Geometry · 51

Seat tube	530 mm
Effective top tube	528 mm
Head tube	120 mm
Head-tube angle	72.3°
Seat-tube angle	74.3°
Chainstay / rear center	405 mm
Wheelbase	970 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	74 mm
Bottom-bracket height	268 mm
Reach	378 mm
Stack	533 mm
Standover height	760 mm
Fork offset / rake	45 mm
Front center	576 mm
Trail	62 mm

Geometry · 54

Seat tube	559 mm
Effective top tube	547 mm
Head tube	139 mm
Head-tube angle	72.9°
Seat-tube angle	73.8°
Chainstay / rear center	405 mm
Wheelbase	980 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	72 mm
Bottom-bracket height	271 mm
Reach	387 mm
Stack	551 mm
Standover height	787 mm
Fork offset / rake	45 mm
Front center	586 mm
Trail	58 mm

Geometry · 56

Seat tube	576 mm
Effective top tube	561 mm
Head tube	155 mm
Head-tube angle	73.1°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	405 mm
Wheelbase	989 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	72 mm
Bottom-bracket height	271 mm
Reach	393 mm
Stack	566 mm
Standover height	802 mm
Fork offset / rake	45 mm
Front center	595 mm
Trail	57 mm

Geometry · 58

Seat tube	594 mm
Effective top tube	575 mm
Head tube	175 mm
Head-tube angle	73.2°
Seat-tube angle	73.2°
Chainstay / rear center	405 mm
Wheelbase	1000 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	69 mm
Bottom-bracket height	273 mm
Reach	399 mm
Stack	583 mm
Standover height	822 mm
Fork offset / rake	45 mm
Front center	605 mm
Trail	56 mm

Geometry · 60

Seat tube	615 mm
Effective top tube	591 mm
Head tube	195 mm
Head-tube angle	73.3°
Seat-tube angle	72.9°
Chainstay / rear center	407 mm
Wheelbase	1013 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	69 mm
Bottom-bracket height	273 mm
Reach	405 mm
Stack	603 mm
Standover height	841 mm
Fork offset / rake	45 mm
Front center	616 mm
Trail	56 mm

Geometry · 63

Seat tube	635 mm
Effective top tube	607 mm
Head tube	219 mm
Head-tube angle	73.4°
Seat-tube angle	72.6°
Chainstay / rear center	409 mm
Wheelbase	1027 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	69 mm
Bottom-bracket height	273 mm
Reach	411 mm
Stack	626 mm
Standover height	862 mm
Fork offset / rake	45 mm
Front center	628 mm
Trail	55 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 25, 2026.