56cm Cannondale CAAD R800 Optimo
$400.00 CAD
Handcrafted USA Aluminum. Legendary Criterium Geometry.
The engineering hallmark of the Cannondale CAAD R800 Optimo is its hand-welded Optimo aluminum tubing with smooth-beaded welds and a Premium Carbon fork. Crafted in Cannondale’s historic Bedford, Pennsylvania facility, the Optimo alloy tubeset features custom wall-thickness shaping that optimizes stiffness through the oversized bottom bracket while tuning compliance through the seatstays. Paired with Cannondale’s hourglass seatstay design and aggressive race geometry, it translates every pedal stroke into instant forward acceleration without feeling harsh on long road blocks.
Why the CAAD R800 Optimo Belongs in Your Garage:
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Handmade in the USA Heritage: Built in Bedford, PA, featuring smooth double-pass weld seams that represent peak American aluminum craftsmanship.
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Optimo Alloy Tubing: Specialized alloy formulation delivers a lighter, stiffer, and more fatigue-resistant structure than standard 6061 aluminum tubing.
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Cannondale Slice Premium Carbon Fork: Full carbon fork bladed profile absorbs high-frequency road chatter while delivering pinpoint steering precision into high-speed corners.
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Aggressive Race Geometry: Low stack and nimble wheelbase provide high-speed responsiveness, making it a legendary platform for criterium racing and fast group rides.
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Pre-Owned / Service-Checked Quality: Fully inspected, tuned, and detailed by our shop mechanics. Ready to ride straight out of the door with fresh cables and braking adjustments.
Full Build Specifications:
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Frame & Fork: Cannondale R800 x carbon Slice Ultra fork
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Cockpit: Ritchey Comp 42cm handlebar w/Cannondale OEM 110mm stem
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Seatpost: Cannondale 27.2mm Round Alloy Post (15mm Offset)
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Groupset: Shimano 105 5500 w/Ultegra RD6500
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Crankset: Truvativ Elita (172.5mm / 52-36T)
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Cassette: Sram PG-970 (11-25T)
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Brakes: Cannondale OEM Dual Pivot
- Wheelset: Gipiemme Grecal Parade Alloy
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Tires: 700 x 28mm
The Alegro Perspective: CAAD frames have a cult following for a reason. Before carbon took over everything, this was the bike winning local crits and crushing fast group rides. The smooth welds on these Bedford-built frames look almost like hydroformed carbon, and the power transfer when you stomped on the pedals was unmatched. As a used pick-up, a well-maintained CAAD R800 Optimo is one of the best value-for-performance road bikes you can buy.
Handcrafted American Heritage. Legendary Alloy Speed. Own a Classic with Cannondale.
