Cannondale CAADX Tiagra 2021
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset Tiagra, FSA
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 2 × 10
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Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
SmartForm C2 Alloy, BB30, flat mount disc, BB30, Flat mount disc
Suspension Fork
Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, internal routing, 55mm OutFront offset, flat mount disc, 12x100 thru axle
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra GS
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra, 31.8 clamp
Shift Levers
Shimano Tiagra, 2x10
Cassette
Shimano HG500, 11-34, 10-speed
Crank
FSA Omega alloy, 46/36
Bottom Bracket
Cannondale BB30
Chain
KMC X10, 10-speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula RX-512 12x100
Rear Hub
Formula DC-1422 QR
Rims
CX 2.0, 28h
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14g
Tires
Schwalbe CX Comp, 700 x 35c, K-Guard
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro cable actuated disc, 160/160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano Tiagra
Cockpit
Stem
Cannondale 4, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 7°
Handlebar
6061 alloy, Compact
Grips
Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm
Headset
CAADX, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap
Seat
Saddle
Cannondale Stage Ergo
Seatpost
6061 alloy, 25.4 x 350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-61)
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 46cm | 51cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
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| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
CAADX Tiagra completes the Cannondale Caadx model. There are 26 bikes that carry this model name. Take a sneak peek at all Cannondale Caadx bikes models from 2021, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Cannondale CAADX 2 2021 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1338$. Cannondale CAADX 1 2021 is the most expensive one and costs 1850$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Cyclocross bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Cyclocross bike is 2012$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Cyclocross bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 1350$. Comparing this to the average Cyclocross bike price, we see that the price is 49.04% lower.
Average weight for Cyclocross bikes
The average weight for Cyclocross bikes is 8.79 kg (19.38 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
With a weight of 10.1 kg (22.27 lbs), Cannondale bike is considerably heavier than average. In other words, this model is 14.9% heavier than the average Cyclocross bike.
CAADX Tiagra components
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Cannondale CAADX Tiagra 2021, has a 700c aluminum model. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Cannondale CAADX Tiagra is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.
