Cannondale CAAD14 3 Chalk
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 forAll-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
SPECIFICATIONS
Frame
CAAD14, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, integrated cable routing, 12x142 thru-axle, BSA 68mm threaded BB, flat mount disc, UDH
Fork
CAAD14, 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)
Headset
Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1.5"
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed
Shifters
Shimano 105 7100
Chain
Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed
Crank
Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34: 165mm (48-51cm), 170mm (54-56cm) 172.5mm (58-61cm)
Rear Cogs
Shimano 105 R7100, 11-34, 12-speed
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-RS500, BSA 68
Brakes
Shimano 105 R7170 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT70 rotors
Brake Levers
Shimano 105 R7100 hydraulic disc
Rims
Cannondale RD 2.0 Disc, double wall w/ eyelet, 28h
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 14g
Hubs
(F)Shimano TC500, centerlock, 12x100mm
(R) Shimano TC500, centerlock, 12x142mmTires
Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x28c
Handlebar
Vision Trimax Compact: 400mm (48-56cm), 420mm (58-61cm)
Stem
Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°: 90mm (48-52cm), 100mm (54-56cm), 110mm (58-61cm)
Grips
Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm
Saddle
Prologo Nago RS STN
Seatpost
Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm, 11mm offset
Extras
Conceal Stem accessory/ computer mount (Garmin/Wahoo)Please Note:
- Based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.
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