The CAAD 10 frame could be the forerunner of an aluminium revival. At 1,300 grams in size 58 - painted, mind you - and top stiffness values, it even leaves many carbon frames behind. The new pricing policy of the US brand is also remarkable: with Ultegra braking and shifting technology, BB30 cranks from FSA and Mavic Akksium wheels, the equipment is at class level - this was often different in the past. In the saddle, the Cannondale feels unobtrusive in the best sense of the word: The geometry with a long wheelbase and moderate trail makes the bike as smooth-running as it is manoeuvrable. All the more annoying is the brake rubbing due to poorly finished rim joints. The rear end surprises with a healthy firmness, the seat post from the CAAD 10 with 105 groupset tested in TOUR 1/11 was much more comfortable.
Price 1799 Euro
Weight 7.7 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.cannondale.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1.313/430/87 g
Frame sizes** 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 63 cm
Seat/steering angle 73°/73°
Seat/top tube/head tube 595/575/175 mm plus 15 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,010/55 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 578/400 mm/1.44
Equipment
Fork Cannondale
Steering bearing FSA, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes/gears Shimano Ultegra
Bottom bracket FSA SLK Light (50/34 t./BB30)
Wheels/tyres Mavic Aksium/Schwalbe Lugano
Handlebar/stem Cannondale
Saddle/post Prologo Scratch/Cannondale (27.2 mm)
*Weighted 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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