Cannondale CAAD12 Women’s 105 2017
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset 105, FSA
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 2 × 11
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Brakes Rim
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
New CAAD12 Women's, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, SPEED SAVE, BB30a, Di2 Ready
Suspension Fork
New CAAD12, SPEED SAVE, BallisTec full carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, integrated crown race
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105, braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano 105
Cassette
Shimano 105, 11-28, 11-speed
Crank
Cannondale Si, BB30a, FSA rings, 50/34
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB30
Chain
Shimano HG601, 11-speed
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
Mavic Aksium
Rear Hub
Mavic Aksium
Rims
Mavic Aksium WTS
Spokes
Mavic Aksium
Tires
Mavic Yksion WTS, 700x25c, folding
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro R741, dual pivot, cartridge pad
Brake Levers
Shimano 105
Cockpit
Stem
Cannondale C3 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg.
Handlebar
Cannondale C3 Women's Compact Wing, butted 6061 alloy
Grips
Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm
Headset
CAAD12, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Seta S1 Women
Seatpost
Cannondale C3 Alloy, 25.4x300mm
Model Overview
CAAD12 Women’s 105 is a Cannondale Caad12 model. 20 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can easily view all of the Cannondale Caad12 bikes models from 2017, here.
Model range prices
Cannondale CAAD12 Women’s 105 2017 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1680$. Cannondale CAAD12 Black Inc. 2017 is the most expensive one and costs 5800$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Race bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Race bike that is reliable is 3350$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Race bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2017 for 1680$. Comparing the average cost of a Race bike to this one, you will see that CAAD12 Women’s 105 price is 99.4% smaller.
CAAD12 Women’s 105 components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, it’s a great addition to the bike’s value. However, carbon forks should be regularly inspected for damage because even the smallest crack could cause the fork to fall apart.
Wheels
The wheels on CAAD12 Women’s 105 are the 700c aluminum type. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Cannondale CAAD12 Women’s 105 has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.
