Cannondale CAAD14 3
Details
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 for
All-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
| Frame Size | 48cm | 51cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel Size | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C |
| Seat Tube Length (cm) | 49 | 52.5 | 55.5 | 58 | 60 | 62 |
| Top Tube Horizontal (cm) | 52.1 | 53.3 | 54.8 | 56.4 | 58.1 | 60.4 |
| Top Tube Actual (cm) | 51.2 | 52.9 | 54.6 | 56.3 | 57.8 | 59.8 |
| Head Tube Angle (degree) | 71.2° | 71.2° | 71.2° | 73.0° | 73.0° | 73.0° |
| Seat Tube Angle (degree) | 74.1° | 73.7° | 73.3° | 72.9° | 72.5° | 72.1° |
| Standover (cm) | 73.2 | 76.1 | 78.5 | 80.9 | 82.8 | 85.1 |
| Head Tube Length (cm) | 9.8 | 11.7 | 13.8 | 15.1 | 17.2 | 20.3 |
| Wheelbase (cm) | 99 | 100.1 | 101.2 | 99.8 | 101.1 | 102.9 |
| Front Center (cm) | 58.7 | 59.6 | 60.8 | 59.3 | 60.5 | 62.3 |
| Chain Stay Length (cm) | 41.5 | 41.5 | 41.5 | 41.5 | 41.5 | 41.5 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (cm) | 7.4 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Bottom Bracket Height (cm) | 26.8 | 27.1 | 27.1 | 27.3 | 27.3 | 27.3 |
| Fork Rake (cm) | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Trail (cm) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Stack (cm) | 50.5 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 |
| Reach (cm) | 37.7 | 38.1 | 38.6 | 39.2 | 39.8 | 40.7 |
| Axle to Crown (cm) | 37.6 | 37.6 | 37.6 | 37.6 | 37.6 | 37.6 |
| Frame Size | Height Range (cm) | Height Range (in) |
|---|---|---|
| 48cm | 157 – 165 | 5'2" – 5'5" |
| 51cm | 165 – 175 | 5'5" – 5'9" |
| 54cm | 170 – 180 | 5'7" – 5'11" |
| 56cm | 177 – 185 | 5'10" – 6'1" |
| 58cm | 182 – 193 | 6'0" – 6'4" |
| 61cm | 187 – 198 | 6'2" – 6'6" |
Specs are subject to change without notice.
Specs
| 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) |
| Rims | Cannondale RD 2.0 Disc, double wall w/ eyelet, 28h |
| Hubs |
Shimano TC500, centerlock Front: 12x100mm Rear: 12x142mm |
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x28c |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-RS500, BSA 68 |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 R7100, 50/34: 165mm (48-51cm), 170mm (54-56cm) 172.5mm (58-61cm) |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 R7100, 2x12-speed |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105 7100 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed |
| Cassette/Freewheel | Shimano 105 R7100, 11-34, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 R7170 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT70 rotors |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 R7100 hydraulic disc |
| Handlebars | Vision Trimax Compact: 400mm (48-56cm), 420mm (58-61cm) |
| Tape/Grips | Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°: 90mm (48-52cm), 100mm (54-56cm), 110mm (58-61cm) |
| Headset | Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1.5" |
| Seatpost | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm, 11mm offset |
| Pedals | Sold separately |
| Saddle | Prologo Nago RS STN |
* Subject to change without notice.
Part Numbers
| Option | UPC | MPN |
|---|---|---|
| Matte Black / 48cm / 700c | 884603967195 | C13024U1048 |
| Matte Black / 51cm / 700c | 884603967201 | C13024U1051 |
| Matte Black / 54cm / 700c | 884603967218 | C13024U1054 |
| Matte Black / 56cm / 700c | 884603967225 | C13024U1056 |
| Matte Black / 58cm / 700c | 884603967232 | C13024U1058 |
| Matte Black / 61cm / 700c | 884603967249 | C13024U1061 |
| Chalk / 48cm / 700c | 884603967263 | C13024U2048 |
| Chalk / 51cm / 700c | 884603967270 | C13024U2051 |
| Chalk / 54cm / 700c | 884603967287 | C13024U2054 |
| Chalk / 56cm / 700c | 884603967294 | C13024U2056 |
| Chalk / 61cm / 700c | 884603967317 | C13024U2061 |