The Cannondale CAAD 8 Sora Compact 2011 Features are:Frame: CAAD8 SI
Fork: Cannondale Ultra Carbon
Headset: Tange Integrated, cartridge bearing
Bars: Cannondale C4 Compact
Stem: Cannondale C4, 6 deg
Speed: 18
Front Mech: Shimano Sora
Rear Mech: Shimano Sora Long Cage
Shifters Shimano Sora
Chainset: FSA Vero, 34/50
Bottom Bracket: FSA
Cassette: SRAM PG-950 12-26T
Chain: KMC 9 speed
Front Brake: Cannondale C4 w/cartridge pads and cold forged retainer
Rear Brake: Cannondale C4 w/cartridge pads and cold forged retainer
Rims: Maddux DRX 4000
Front Hub: Formula RB-51
Rear Hub: Formula RB-52
Spokes: Stainless Steel
Tyres: Schwalbe Lugano 700x23c Front Schwalbe Lugano 700x23c Rear
Seatpost: Cannondale C4, Alloy
What is a Road Bike?Referred to as road racing bikes, the clue is in the title here. These bikes concentrate on being light weight and reducing drag to increase speed. Thanks to their drop handlebars they have a stretched out feel, again for aerodynamics. So efficiency is the name of this game, definitely not comfort. For more information on road bikes see our
Road Bikes Buying Guide.
Feb 9 2012 3:54PM