Cannondale CAAD12 Disc Road Frameset 2019
If you're building up a fast road bike with the ability to race on the crit circuit, look no further than the superb Cannondale CAAD12 Disc Road Frameset. Constructed with C1 SmartForm aluminium, it sits at the upper limits of performance aluminium framesets, with a light overall weight and high stiffness envied by some rival carbon fibre framesets. The SAVE micro-suspension technology makes this a compliant ride with great comfort, while a BallisTec carbon fibre fork provides lightweight steering and further vibration damping capabilities.
FEATURES:
- Connected, smooth feel of premium grade aluminium
- BallisTec carbon fibre fork
- Flat mount disc brake compatible
- 200 grams lighter system weight over CAAD10
- Stiffness improved by 10% in the head tube and 13% at the bottom bracket
- Superb comfort thanks to excellent vertical compliance
- SmartFormed aluminium construction
- Tube flow organic modelling for improved smoothness of structure
- Combines hydroforming, taper butting, mechanical shaping, 3D forging, double pass smooth welding, and post-weld heat treating for a vastly improved construction
- Frame weight of 1098 grams is lighter than plenty of carbon fibre competitors
- 28c tyre clearance
- This frame does not come with a front thru-axle, however the relevant part - Cannondale Road Stealth Maxle - 100mm x 12mm - 125mm - can be purchased here if required
Technical Specification
| FRAME | Cannondale CAAD12 Disc, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, SAVE, BB30a, Di2 ready, flat-mount disc |
| FORK | Cannondale CAAD12 Disc, BallisTec Carbon, SAVE, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4", integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle (not included) |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | BB30 (not included) |
| FRONT MECH COMPATABILITY | Braze-on |