Cannondale CAAD13 105 Di2

The Cannondale CAAD13 105 Di2 model from 2024 is a high-quality road bike known for its performance and precision. It costs 3499 EUR and offers a variety of technical features that make it an excellent choice for ambitious cyclists.

The frame of the CAAD13 is made from SmartForm C1 Premium aluminium and features a 12x142 Speed Release thru axle, a flat disc brake mount and integrated cable routing with switchplate. The frame is also equipped with SAVE technology, which provides additional comfort, and is ready for Di2 shifting. The bottom bracket is an FSA PF30a BB for 24mm.

The brakes are hydraulic disc brakes from Shimano (model 105 7170) with 160mm RT70 rotors front and rear. The brake levers are also Shimano 105 Di2 7170 hydraulic disc brakes. The shifting system comprises the Shimano 105 Di2 7150 front derailleur and rear derailleur, which together offer precise and reliable shifting performance. The bike has a total of 24 gears.

The fork of the CAAD13 is made of full carbon and utilises SAVE technology. It has a 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer tube, an integrated crown as well as a 12x100mm speed release thru-axle and flat disc brake mount. The internal cable routing ensures a clean appearance.

The crankset is a Shimano 105 7100 with a BSA bottom bracket and a 50/34 ratio. The sprocket is a Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed, with an 11-34 gradation.

The cockpit consists of a Cannondale 3 handlebar made of 6061 aluminium, compact grips and a Cannondale 3 stem with an angle of 7 degrees. The headset is integrated and designed to match the frame.

The wheels are DT Swiss R470 db rims with Formula CL-712 hubs at the front and Formula RXC-400 hubs at the rear, both with centre lock mounts. The tyres are Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black in size 700x25c with reflective stripes.

The saddle is a Prologo Nago RS STN, mounted on a HollowGram 27 SL carbon seatpost with a two-bolt clamp. The seatpost has different offsets depending on the frame size: 0mm for sizes 44 and 48 cm and 15mm for sizes 51 to 62 cm.

Further technical data includes a gross weight of 31000 g, a reach of 378 mm, a stack of 535 mm, a seat tube length of 481 mm, a top tube length of 530 mm, a head tube angle of 71 degrees, a seat tube angle of 74 degrees, a head tube length of 130 mm, a chainstay length of 408 mm, a fork pre-bend of 55 mm, a standover height of 753 mm and a wheelbase of 994 mm.

To summarise, the Cannondale CAAD13 105 Di2 offers an impressive package of performance features that provides both comfort and precision, making it ideal for demanding cyclists.