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2021 Cannondale CAAD Optimo 2

Velopedia Archive ID 900004779

Overview

Model year2021
BrandCannondale
ModelCAAD Optimo 2
Bicycle typeRoad
Archive ID900004779
ColorsBlack Pearl (BPL)
Sizes48, 51, 54, 56, 58

Frameset

Frame constructionAll-New SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts, 130x9mm QR
Frame materialAluminum
ForkBallisTec Full Carbon, 1-1/8” to 1-1/4” steerer, fender mounts, 100x9mm QR

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano Tiagra, 10-speed
Front derailleurShimano Tiagra, 31.8 clamp
Rear derailleurShimano Tiagra GS
CranksetFSA Omega ME Alloy, 50/34
Bottom bracketFSA Cartridge
Rear cogsShimano HG500, 11-32, 10-speed
ChainKMC X10EL, 10-speed
PedalsWellgo w/ Clip and Strap

Brakes

BrakesPromax RC-476

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetCAAD Optimo, 1-1/8” to 1-1/4”, 25mm top cap
Handlebar6061 alloy, Compact
Stem6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
SaddleCannondale Stage CX
SeatpostCannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm

Wheels & tires

Hubs(F) Formula RB-31 (R) Formula RB-32
RimsRS 2.0, 24h front, 28h rear
SpokesStainless Steel, 14g
Front tireVittoria Zaffiro, 700c x 25c
Rear tireVittoria Zaffiro, 700c x 25c
Wheel size700c

Geometry · 48

Seat tube440 mm
Effective top tube520 mm
Head tube108 mm
Head-tube angle71.9°
Seat-tube angle74.3°
Chainstay / rear center415 mm
Wheelbase978 mm
Bottom-bracket drop74 mm
Bottom-bracket height268 mm
Reach374 mm
Stack520 mm
Standover height709 mm
Fork offset / rake48 mm
Front center575 mm
Trail61 mm
Wheel size700c

Geometry · 51

Seat tube467 mm
Effective top tube530 mm
Head tube121 mm
Head-tube angle72.6°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center415 mm
Wheelbase980 mm
Bottom-bracket drop74 mm
Bottom-bracket height268 mm
Reach377 mm
Stack535 mm
Standover height731 mm
Fork offset / rake48 mm
Front center576 mm
Trail57 mm
Wheel size700c

Geometry · 54

Seat tube495 mm
Effective top tube546 mm
Head tube144 mm
Head-tube angle72.6°
Seat-tube angle73.7°
Chainstay / rear center415 mm
Wheelbase994 mm
Bottom-bracket drop72 mm
Bottom-bracket height270 mm
Reach384 mm
Stack555 mm
Standover height758 mm
Fork offset / rake48 mm
Front center590 mm
Trail57 mm
Wheel size700c

Geometry · 56

Seat tube522 mm
Effective top tube562 mm
Head tube165 mm
Head-tube angle72.6°
Seat-tube angle73.3°
Chainstay / rear center415 mm
Wheelbase1006 mm
Bottom-bracket drop72 mm
Bottom-bracket height270 mm
Reach390 mm
Stack575 mm
Standover height782 mm
Fork offset / rake48 mm
Front center602 mm
Trail57 mm
Wheel size700c

Geometry · 58

Seat tube549 mm
Effective top tube578 mm
Head tube189 mm
Head-tube angle72.6°
Seat-tube angle72.9°
Chainstay / rear center415 mm
Wheelbase1019 mm
Bottom-bracket drop69 mm
Bottom-bracket height273 mm
Reach395 mm
Stack595 mm
Standover height808 mm
Fork offset / rake48 mm
Front center614 mm
Trail57 mm
Wheel size700c

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 6, 2026.