Cannondale CAADX 105

Price: £1049.00

Details

Heed the Call. Whether jumping into the fall madness of cyclocross or simply looking for a supremely versatile bike for training, commuting or adventuring, the CAADX cyclocross bike is the perfect choice.

CANNONDALE ALUMINUM EXPERTISE: With taper-butted, shaped tubes joined by our trademark double pass smooth welds, the CAADX continues our tradition of aluminum mastery.

HEADS-UP RACE GEOMETRY: The CAADX has a slightly taller head tube and slightly slacker head tube angle than the SuperX, providing a more upright position and super stable handling.

HOURGLASS SEAT STAYS: The Hourglass shape of the seat stays offers significant vertical compliance for comfort and control over rough surfaces, while remaining laterally rigid for solid power transfer and confident handling.

Frame: CAADX Cyclocross, Optimized 6061 Alloy, BB30

Fork: Cannondale Ultra X, Carbon Blades, 1-1/8inch

Rims: Maddux DRX 6000

Hubs: Formula RB-51, RB-52

Spokes: Stainless Steel

Tires: Continental Cyclocross Speed, 700x35C

BottomBracket: FSA BB30

Chain: Shimano 105

Rear Cogs: Shimano 105, 12-25

Front Derailleur: Shimano 105, Clamp 34.9 mm

Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105

Shifters: Shimano 105

Handlebars: Cannondale C3 Compact

Stem: Cannondale C4, 31.8mm

Headset: CAADX, SI, 1¨û

Brakes: Tektro CR720, black

Brakelevers: Shimano 105

Saddle: Cannondale Stage crmo Rails

Seat Post: Cannondale C3, Alloy, 31.6mm, 300mm

Extras: n/a Crank: FSA Gossamer BB30, 36/46

We offer an In-store Bike fitting service to optimise your fit, which will include stem / bar / saddle exchange or upgrades. Preferential Rates available to Members of Cycle Clubs, BCF , CTC and many Local Employers, Please contact us or Visit In-store for details. All Our bikes come ready assembled, safety checked and have a free service included within the first 3 months of purchase.

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Reviews

Cannondale have always been one of the go-to brands for high performance cyclo-cross bikes. The CAADX is still a lightweight all-terrain flyer but gets slightly less aggressive geometry and a full fixture list to create a great value bike with an appetite for anything.

Highs: Excellent lightweight frame and fork with well thought out kit package that delivers both versatility and value for money

Lows: Very few, as long as you don’t want disc brakes. And alloy will never feel as smooth as steel

Buy if: You want a fast and faithful weekday bike that’s still great fun on road or off at the weekend

Cannondale have been making oversized aluminium frames for longer than anyone else still in business, and those 30-odd years of experience are showcased in the CAADX frame. The ‘raw’ burnished finish with trademark smooth welds under gloss lacquer certainly looks striking.

Features like the guides on the head tube to stop cable rub, hydroformed top tube – using fluid to form the shape – and stays tapering down to smooth dropouts all underline the classy feel of the chassis, and both the frame and fork are light, at 1,543g and 620g respectively (54cm size).

The BB30 cranks with press-fit bearings give an extremely positive feel for snap acceleration. The 46/36-tooth chainset is typically tight cyclo-cross gearing, which is great for encouraging spinning on training rides. While it’s not light, the Shimano 105 transmission offers great workhorse value, and the complete bike weight (9.34kg) is still competitive.

The Maddux rims were an unknown quantity but they handled a fair old beating. A full 32-spoke, two-cross wheel build adds failsafe strength. The semi-slick Continental tyres are also a great choice for an all-rounder. They’re smooth enough to make a tangible difference on smooth tarmac sections, with less noise and noticeably faster rolling speed. They’re still surprisingly grippy off-road, though, as long as it’s not too wet.

While the Cannondale is no steel smoothie, the tyres are fat enough to make it a comfortable distance cruiser and reduce rattle on rougher trails. The rough ‘crêpe paper’ texture on the bar tape enhances grip, and the wide-arm Tektro brakes work better than most cantilevers. A stout fork and shortish stem keep things quick and responsive so you can easily feather cornering traction when it starts to fade.

While the CAADX isn’t stable enough for fully laden lugging, mudguard and rack mounts mean it’s as happy taking essentials down rainy streets or over the hills as it is lining up on a local park startline. It's light and responsive enough to race on or put a pep in your winter training; agile, confident and communicative enough to be a lot of fun on light off-road trails; and comfortable enough to cut buzz on railway ballast trails or back lanes.

0% Finance Available

Your 10% deposit: £104.90

Amount on finance: £944.10

Over 12 months: £78.68 per month

Over 24 months: £39.34 per month

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