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Mar 28, 2023 1:01 AM

Cannondale Men's CAAD Optimo 1 Performance Road Bike '22

$1,300

$1,625

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+ $79 S/Hat Sun and Ski Sports
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Sun and Ski Sports has Cannondale Men's CAAD Optimo 1 Performance Road Bike '22 on sale for $1299.82. Shipping is $79 (Oversize Handling Fee).

Thanks to community member horseofspirits for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy Frame
  • Full carbon fork
  • Shimano 105 11-speed shifting
  • FSA Gossamer crank
  • Tektro R741 dual pivot brakes
  • Available sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58

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Sun and Ski Sports has Cannondale Men's CAAD Optimo 1 Performance Road Bike '22 on sale for $1299.82. Shipping is $79 (Oversize Handling Fee).

Thanks to community member horseofspirits for sharing this deal.

Features:
  • Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy Frame
  • Full carbon fork
  • Shimano 105 11-speed shifting
  • FSA Gossamer crank
  • Tektro R741 dual pivot brakes
  • Available sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff

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Written by horseofspirits

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bsdc
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the website does not work for me in chrome, but it does work for me in microsoft edge.

bike appears to be available in the following sizes:

48cm
51cm
54cm
56cm
58cm

also, bike seems to have a $79 "oversize handling fee" which, also covers the shipping.

tax for me would be $82.73, which means the total cost (for me) is $1,461.55, in case that saves anyone time.
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Ubie
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$1300 looks to be the price just about everywhere for this right now.

Keep in mind this is a race bike. It's got a tight, twitchy geometry. It's not built for comfort over many meandering hours in the saddle.

Also, if you're going to race this in a crit, for example, rim brakes are preferred due to weight savings. It's not like they don't work, it's a tried and true technology. Disc just tend to work a bit better, especially in wet conditions.
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CGorman68
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I was going to come in before the "this isn't an e-bike?" crowd and say this is a good deal. But buying a rim brake-equipped bike in 2023 makes little sense.

Anyone shopping this would be better served in the used market. If you're buying new, buy a bike with HYDRAULIC disc brakes.
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Mar 28, 2023 6:33 PM
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bsdcMar 28, 2023 6:33 PM
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the website does not work for me in chrome, but it does work for me in microsoft edge.

bike appears to be available in the following sizes:

48cm
51cm
54cm
56cm
58cm

also, bike seems to have a $79 "oversize handling fee" which, also covers the shipping.

tax for me would be $82.73, which means the total cost (for me) is $1,461.55, in case that saves anyone time.
Last edited by bsdc March 28, 2023 at 04:40 PM.
Mar 28, 2023 8:07 PM
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djklmnopMar 28, 2023 8:07 PM
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1500 for rim brakes? Better off getting a Polygon S5 with hydraulic disc brakes when they go for $1200
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Mar 28, 2023 9:42 PM
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mr34727Mar 28, 2023 9:42 PM
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Quote from djklmnop View quoted comment :
1500 for rim brakes? Better off getting a Polygon S5 with hydraulic disc brakes when they go for $1200
Link?
Mar 28, 2023 9:47 PM
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djklmnopMar 28, 2023 9:47 PM
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Quote from mr34727 View quoted comment :
Link?
https://www.bikesonline.com/polyg...2sQAvD_BwE
Mar 28, 2023 10:11 PM
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terrance1234Mar 28, 2023 10:11 PM
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Quote from mr34727 View quoted comment :
Link?
Polygon road bikes are solid. I own the S8 and it's the best bang for the buck carbon road bike under $2.5k.
S5 is probably the cheapest road bike you can find with full 105 groupset.
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Mar 28, 2023 10:48 PM
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CGorman68Mar 28, 2023 10:48 PM
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I was going to come in before the "this isn't an e-bike?" crowd and say this is a good deal. But buying a rim brake-equipped bike in 2023 makes little sense.

Anyone shopping this would be better served in the used market. If you're buying new, buy a bike with HYDRAULIC disc brakes.
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Mar 28, 2023 11:17 PM
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clawlerMar 28, 2023 11:17 PM
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Quote from djklmnop View quoted comment :
1500 for rim brakes? Better off getting a Polygon S5 with hydraulic disc brakes when they go for $1200
Any suggestions for a hybrid for around 750?

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Mar 28, 2023 11:38 PM
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EnzoMMar 28, 2023 11:38 PM
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Quote from clawler View quoted comment :
Any suggestions for a hybrid for around 750?
Look at priority bikes L train). Not carbon fork or 105 groupset, but you're getting an IGH (internally geared hub), belt drive and hydraulic brakes for 800 (usually 900, but there's a 100 dollar sale on their website now).

There's also the priority Turi for 850 (after sale) with CVT, belt drive and hydraulic brakes.
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Mar 28, 2023 11:45 PM
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djklmnopMar 28, 2023 11:45 PM
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Quote from clawler View quoted comment :
Any suggestions for a hybrid for around 750?
You can get some pretty decent ones like the Giant Escape. I wouldn't recommend dumping 750 into a hybrid bike. Get one you can kick around for cheap. A road bike is better investment overall. They're faster, lighter, and have better components for the same price.
Mar 28, 2023 11:52 PM
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UbieMar 28, 2023 11:52 PM
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$1300 looks to be the price just about everywhere for this right now.

Keep in mind this is a race bike. It's got a tight, twitchy geometry. It's not built for comfort over many meandering hours in the saddle.

Also, if you're going to race this in a crit, for example, rim brakes are preferred due to weight savings. It's not like they don't work, it's a tried and true technology. Disc just tend to work a bit better, especially in wet conditions.
Mar 28, 2023 11:58 PM
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liistMar 28, 2023 11:58 PM
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First they do away with made in the USA, now they get rid of the double triangles? Just like every other mass produced import bike now.
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Mar 29, 2023 12:12 AM
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GerpaxMar 29, 2023 12:12 AM
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Quote from Ubie View quoted comment :
$1300 looks to be the price just about everywhere for this right now.

Keep in mind this is a race bike. It's got a tight, twitchy geometry. It's not built for comfort over many meandering hours in the saddle.

Also, if you're going to race this in a crit, for example, rim brakes are preferred due to weight savings. It's not like they don't work, it's a tried and true technology. Disc just tend to work a bit better, especially in wet conditions.
or you could lose 1/2 pound of weight, and keep the disc brakes.
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Mar 29, 2023 12:17 AM
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runner0382Mar 29, 2023 12:17 AM
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Quote from liist View quoted comment :
First they do away with made in the USA, now they get rid of the double triangles? Just like every other mass produced import bike now.
USA-made bikes haven't existed much since the early aughts, dude. I had a 1997 Mountain Goat and a 2001 Schwinn Homegrown both built in the U.S. Last two U.S.-made bikes I've had.
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Mar 29, 2023 12:18 AM
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runner0382Mar 29, 2023 12:18 AM
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Quote from terrance1234 View quoted comment :
Polygon road bikes are solid. I own the S8 and it's the best bang for the buck carbon road bike under $2.5k.
S5 is probably the cheapest road bike you can find with full 105 groupset.
Pretty lofty statement but in today's day and age from looking at it, it certainly is a pretty strong contender! Have never even thought to look at Polygon for high end stuff. Am considering them for my 5 year old's first 20" bike but it has GripShift ARGH.

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Mar 29, 2023 12:27 AM
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NessismMar 29, 2023 12:27 AM
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I couldn't care less about disc brakes.

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