Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Cannondale
2024 Cannondale CAAD Optimo 3
Value Guide market data · 2024 Cannondale CAAD Optimo 3
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Overview
About this bike
2024 Cannondale CAAD Optimo 3 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- BallisTec Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, fender mounts, 100 x 9mm QR
- Frame
- All-New SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts, 130 x 9mm QR
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano Sora
- Bottom Bracket
- Cartridge, square taper
- Cassette
- Shimano HG50, 11-30, 9-speed
- Chain
- KMC X9, 9-speed
- Crankset
- FSA Vero Alloy, 50/34
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Sora, 31.8 clamp
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Sora GS
- Shifters
- Shimano Sora, 9-speed
Brakes
- Brake Levers
- Shimano Sora
- Brakes
- Promax RC-452, dual pivot calipers
Cockpit
- Handlebars
- 6061 alloy, Compact
- Headset
- CAAD Optimo, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4", 25mm top cap
- Saddle
- Cannondale Stage CX
- Seatpost
- Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm
- Stem
- 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
- Grips
- Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Formula RB-31, Rear: Formula RB-32
- Rims
- RS 3.0, 24h front, 28h rear
- Spokes
- Stainless Steel, 14g
- Tires
- Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 25c
- Wheel Size
- 700c
Pedals
- Pedals
- Wellgo w/Clip and Strap
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Carbon inspection
Tap test the frame, fork, seatpost, and bars for cracks; verify no impact damage near dropouts.
Inspection
Brake hoses & cables
Check hydraulic line bleed, cable housing wear, and confirm rotors are within spec.