Cannondale CAAD12 Women’s 105 2018
2018 Road
Estimate price |
1,700$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset 105, FSA -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
CAAD12 Women's, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, SAVE, BB30a, Di2 Ready
Suspension Fork
CAAD12, SAVE, BallisTec Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4"
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
Not included
Wheels
Front Hub
Mavic Aksium
Rear Hub
Mavic Aksium
Rims
Mavic Aksium WTS
Spokes
Mavic Aksium
Tires
Mavic Yksion WTS, 700x25c, folding
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano 105
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's
Seatpost
Cannondale C3 Alloy, 25.4x300mm
About this model
CAAD12 Women’s 105 completes the Cannondale Caad12 model. There are 20 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2018, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Cannondale CAAD12 Women’s 105 2018 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 1700$. On the other hand, Cannondale CAAD12 RED eTap 2018, is the most expensive and costs 5200$.
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 Race bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Race bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 3350$. However, you could also get a good Race bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2018 for 1700$. Comparing the average cost of a Race bike to this one, you will see that CAAD12 Women’s 105 price is 97.06% lower.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, 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
As for the wheels, Cannondale CAAD12 Women’s 105 2018, has a 700c aluminum model. 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
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The CAAD12 Women’s 105 has Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. 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 short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.