Not Carbon. Not Sorry.
A lineage of fast aluminum shaped over decades—smooth welds, clean geometry, road-true handling. CAAD14 is built for the pure feel of road riding: the pull, the side-glance, the shoulder-to-shoulder sprint, the arms-up finish.
Model Description
The most accessible way into the CAAD lineage, without diluting the essentials. CAAD14 3 combines the same SmartForm C1 Premium aluminum frame with Shimano 105 mechanical shifting—smooth, consistent, and made for long seasons of riding. Clean geometry, stable handling, and room for wider tires make it comfortable at tempo and confident in the red zone. Built for performance road riders who want metal they can race hard and ride every day.
What it's for
All-in attacks. Full-gas sprints. Fearless cornering. Feeling alive.
Highlights
- CAAD14 SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy frame - high performance aluminum like it was meant to be
- CAAD14 full carbon Delta Steerer fork - clean internal cable routing with minimal frontal area
- Smooth, consistent, reliable 2x12-speed shifting from Shimano's trusted 105 mechanical drivetrain
- Vision Trimax Compact bars and Cannondale C1 Conceal stem - ergonomic cockpit with hidden cables
Not Carbon. Not Sorry.
Not Carbon. Not Sorry.
CAAD14 delivers the ride that made Cannondale famous – the perfect blend of smooth and snappy. Explosive, immediate and alive, with razor sharp handling and instinctive response, CAAD14 is built to take the inside line, crush town line sprints, and dance away on climbs.
Cannondale Advanced Aluminum Design
We’re CAAD to the core. It’s in our DNA. We’ve been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with aluminum longer than anyone, and with CAAD14, we’ve taken all those decades of experience, all the learnings, all the Grand Tour wins and World Championships, and distilled them into something special. This is high-performance aluminium as it was meant to be.
Raw Performance
The classic frame silhouette offers a unique aesthetic, staying true to the material instead of trying to mimic carbon shapes. CAAD14 highlights aluminum’s strengths, enhancing the ride experience in harmony with the material’s natural qualities.
Built To Last
CAAD14 is built to go the distance. With proven aluminum construction, timeless design, and ride-all-day performance that holds up year after year, it’s the kind of bike you’ll still be racing, training on, or just loving to ride long after others have moved on. Built to excite. Warrantied for life.
Easy To Own
Let’s be real—this bike was built to be ridden hard. That’s all part of the appeal. So, we made it easy to own, with reliable, easy-to-source parts like a threaded BB, UDH, and a 27.2mm seatpost. Which, of course, makes it simple to customize if that’s your thing. Make it your own.
Performance Within Reach
With CAAD14, you get the performance and quality you expect from Cannondale, packaged in a way that offers added value. It's the perfect entry into Cannondale high-performance road riding.
FIRST LOOK | CAAD14
Specs
Details
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Platform
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Model NameCAAD14 3
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Model CodeC1302GU SMU
Frameset
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FrameCAAD14, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, integrated cable routing, 12x142 thru-axle, BSA 68mm threaded BB, flat mount disc, UDH
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ForkCAAD14, full carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" Delta Steerer, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat mount disc, internal routing, 55mm offset (44-54cm), 45mm offset (56-61cm)
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HeadsetIntegrated, 1-1/8" - 1.5"
Drivetrain
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Rear DerailleurShimano 105 7100, 12-speed
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Front DerailleurShimano 105 7100
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ShiftersShimano 105 R7100, 2x12-speed
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ChainShimano 105 7100, 12-speed
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CrankShimano 105 R7100, 50/34: 165mm (48-51cm), 170mm (54-56cm) 172.5mm (58-61cm)
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Rear CogsShimano 105 R7100, 11-34, 12-speed
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Bottom BracketShimano BB-RS500, BSA 68
Brakes
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BrakesShimano 105 R7170 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT70 rotors
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Brake LeversShimano 105 R7100 hydraulic disc
Wheels
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RimsCannondale RD 2.0 Disc, double wall w/ eyelet, 28h
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SpokesStainless Steel, 14g
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Tire Size28
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Wheel Size700c
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HubsShimano TC500, centerlock, (F) 12x100mm, (R) 12x142mm
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TiresVittoria Zaffiro, 700x28c
Components
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HandlebarVision Trimax Compact: 400mm (48-56cm), 420mm (58-61cm)
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StemCannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°: 90mm (48-52cm), 100mm (54-56cm), 110mm (58-61cm)
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GripsCannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm
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SaddlePrologo Nago RS STN
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SeatpostCannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm, 11mm offset
Geometry
Product Information
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