Cannondale CAAD12 Women’s Ultegra 2018
2018 Road
Estimate price |
2,100$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Ultegra -
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 Ultegra R8000
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra R8000, braze-on
Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra R8000
Cassette
Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-28, 11-speed
Crank
Cannondale HollowGram Si, BB30a, w/ OPI SpideRing, 50/34
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB30
Chain
Shimano HG701, 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 Ultegra R8000
Brake Levers
Shimano Ultegra R8000
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
SuperSix EVO, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm carbon top cap
Seat
Saddle
Selle Royal Seta S1 Women's
Seatpost
Cannondale C2 Carbon, 25.4x350mm
Model Overview
CAAD12 Women’s Ultegra is a Cannondale Caad12 model. Cannondale released 20 bikes variations of this model so far. 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
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
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$. However, even though the average price of a Race bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2100$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that CAAD12 Women’s Ultegra price is 59.52% lower than the average cost of a Race bike.
CAAD12 Women’s Ultegra components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, 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 Ultegra are the 700c aluminum type. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The CAAD12 Women’s Ultegra comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.
Sizes
Cannondale CAAD12 Women’s Ultegra 2018 is available in one size only. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.