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2020 Cannondale CAAD Optimo 105

Original manufacturer specifications including 700c wheels, geometry for 8 published sizes.

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Model year
2020
Category
Road
Sizes
44, 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 60, 63
Colors
Black Pearl (BPL), Ultra Violet (ULV)
Geometry
8 manufacturer sizes · Geometry context
Record coverage
24 preserved details · 2 archived images · preserved geometry
Archive ID
900002422

Manufacturer catalog

Published sizes and colors

8 sizes · 2 colors

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

4448515456586063

Published colors

Black Pearl (BPL)Ultra Violet (ULV)

Frameset

Frame ConstructionSmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts
Frame MaterialAluminum
ForkFull Carbon, 1-1/8” to 1-1/4” steerer, fender mounts
Fork MaterialCarbon

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano 105, 2x11
Front DerailleurShimano 105, 31.8 clamp
Rear DerailleurShimano 105 GS
CranksetFSA Gossamer alloy, 50/34
Bottom BracketFSA MegaExo
Rear CogsShimano 105, 11-30, 11-speed
ChainKMC X11, 11-speed
PedalsWellgo w/ Clip and Strap

Brakes

BrakesTektro R741

Cockpit & Contact Points

HeadsetCAAD Optimo, 1-1/8” to 1-1/4”, 25mm top cap
HandlebarCannondale 3, 6061 alloy, Compact
StemCannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 7°
SaddleCannondale Stage Ergo
SeatpostCannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 27.2 x 350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-63)

Wheels & Tires

Hubs(F) Formula RB-56 / (R) Formula RB-5711
RimsRS 2.0, 24h front, 28h rear
SpokesStainless steel, 14g
Front TireVittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700 x 25c
Rear TireVittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700 x 25c
Wheel Size700c

Size-specific frame data

Geometry

8 sizes · 15 measurements

Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.

Measurement4448515456586063
Seat tube465 mm487 mm530 mm559 mm576 mm594 mm615 mm635 mm
Effective top tube500 mm510 mm528 mm547 mm561 mm575 mm591 mm607 mm
Head tube107 mm107 mm120 mm139 mm155 mm175 mm195 mm219 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°71.5°72.3°72.9°73.1°73.2°73.3°73.4°
Seat-tube angle76°74.7°74.3°73.8°73.5°73.2°72.9°72.6°
Chainstay / rear center405 mm405 mm405 mm405 mm405 mm405 mm407 mm409 mm
Wheelbase974 mm963 mm970 mm980 mm989 mm1000 mm1013 mm1027 mm
Bottom-bracket drop74 mm74 mm74 mm72 mm72 mm69 mm69 mm69 mm
Bottom-bracket height268 mm268 mm268 mm271 mm271 mm273 mm273 mm273 mm
Reach372 mm369 mm378 mm387 mm393 mm399 mm405 mm411 mm
Stack514 mm518 mm533 mm551 mm566 mm583 mm603 mm626 mm
Standover height735 mm742 mm760 mm787 mm802 mm822 mm841 mm862 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm45 mm45 mm45 mm45 mm45 mm45 mm45 mm
Front center580 mm569 mm576 mm586 mm595 mm605 mm616 mm628 mm
Trail73 mm67 mm62 mm58 mm57 mm56 mm56 mm55 mm

Geometry source: Cannondale MY20 Dealer Book, PDF page 35 Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.

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44 geometry

Archive context: The seat angle of 76° sits toward the steeper end. Its trail of 73 mm sits toward the higher-trail end. The chainstay of 405 mm sits somewhat shorter than typical.

Compared with 18 distinct road geometries in the XS-equivalent size cohort from model years 2018–2022 in the Velopedia archive.
Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
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Parts & serviceability

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ChainExact archived part
KMC X11, 11-speed Exact archived model
Cassette / rear cogsMatching configuration
Shimano 105, 11-30, 11-speed Interpreted as Shimano 105 · 11-speed Component family — verify exact version
Front tireExact archived part
Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700 x 25c Named tire and published size
More qualified parts (6)
Brake padsExact archived part
Tektro R741 Brake model identified — verify pad shape
Bottom bracketQualified part search
FSA MegaExo Named archived component — verify dimensions
CranksetQualified part search
FSA Gossamer alloy, 50/34 Named archived component — verify exact version
Front derailleurOne check needed
Shimano 105, 31.8 clamp Interpreted as Shimano 105 · 11-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version Before ordering: Confirm whether the drivetrain is mechanical or electronic before ordering.
Rear derailleurOne check needed
Shimano 105 GS Interpreted as Shimano 105 · 11-speed Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version Before ordering: Confirm whether the drivetrain is mechanical or electronic before ordering.
ShiftersOne check needed
Shimano 105, 2x11 Interpreted as Shimano 105 · 11-speed Component family — verify exact version Before ordering: Confirm whether the drivetrain is mechanical or electronic before ordering.

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Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.

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  • FrameLook closely for dents and hairline cracks around welds, the head tube and bottom-bracket area. Cosmetic scratches matter less than a change in shape or a crack line.Inspect the frame and fork →
  • BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
  • DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 11-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
  • Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
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Archived: 2020 Cannondale CAAD Optimo 105 · Road/sport · Published sizes: 44, 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 60, 63

Archived: Frame: SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts · Fork: Full Carbon, 1-1/8” to 1-1/4” steerer, fender mounts · Carbon

Archived: Shifters: Shimano 105, 2x11 · Front derailleur: Shimano 105, 31.8 clamp · Rear derailleur: Shimano 105 GS · Crankset: FSA Gossamer alloy, 50/34 · Bottom bracket: FSA MegaExo · Rear cogs: Shimano 105, 11-30, 11-speed · Chain: KMC X11, 11-speed

Archived: Brakes: Tektro R741

Archived: Wheel size: 700c · Rims: RS 2.0, 24h front, 28h rear · Hubs: (F) Formula RB-56 / (R) Formula RB-5711 · Front tire: Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700 x 25c · Rear tire: Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700 x 25c

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: CAAD Optimo, 1-1/8” to 1-1/4”, 25mm top cap · Handlebar: Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, Compact · Stem: Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 7° · Seatpost: Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 27.2 x 350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-63) · Saddle: Cannondale Stage Ergo · Pedals: Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

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