With the CAAD 10 aluminium frame, Cannondale currently has one of the most interesting carbon alternatives in its range. The neatly finished, robust anodised frame scores with high stiffness and good suspension comfort on the saddle. The complete bike compensates for its relatively high weight compared to its carbon competitors with its generous equipment. The Dura-Ace groupset and WH-RS80 wheels from Shimano with aluminium-carbon rims are among the best this test field has to offer and reduce the weight to an attractive 7.3 kilos. Minor weaknesses such as subjectively hard-rolling training tyres or visually incongruous light grey Ultegra brakes are easy to get over. During the ride test, the bike leaves no doubt as to its purpose. A stretched seating position, neutral steering - this is how a true thoroughbred racer rides.
Price 2,799 Euro
Weight 7.3 kilos
Available in Specialised trade
Reference/Info www.cannondale.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1 .177/430/76 gram
Frame sizes*** 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 63 cm
Seat/steering angle 74°/73°
Seat/top tube/head tube 570/565/154 mm plus 25 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,000/53 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 561/401 mm/1.40
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing FSA, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes Shimano Ultegra
Circuit Shimano Dura-Ace
Bottom bracket FSA SL-K (50/34 Z., BB30)
Wheels/tyres Shimano WHRS80/Schwalbe Durano S
Handlebar/stem Cannondale C2/C2
Saddle/post Fizik Arione/Cannondale C2 (27.2 mm)
* The frameset accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall rating.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size greased.
****Stack/Reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the headset cap; STR (Stack to Reach): Values from 1.45 to 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below that are race-like, above that comfortable.
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