Cannondale CaadX Ultegra 2016 - Cyclocross Bike
Brand new for 2016 is the Cannondale CaadX Ultegra, taking the place of the SRAM Rival from last year. This capable cyclocross race bike is versatile so you can race at the weekend and commute in the week.
Ideal for racing, commuting, Winter training and general rough road riding it’s no wonder the CaadX is so popular.
You can buy the Cannondale CaadX Ultegra through a 0% interest Tredz Finance package.
Frame & Fork
At the heart of the CaadX is a light, stiff and strong 6061 aluminium alloy frame for all round race performance. When compared to its CX specific brother, the Super X, the CaadX has a more relaxed geometry. A slightly taller head tube gives you a more upright and comfortable riding position. A slacker head angle improves handling.
Save Stays (seat and chainstays) have a flattened profile and are engineered with refined butting. This provides vertical compliance whilst maintaining lateral rigidity for efficient power transfer and confident handling.
A Cannondale signature classic, Smooth Welds, are in attendance. A double pass smooth weld technique is used to eliminate weak points that are found on traditional welds.
Taper butted tubes help to create a lighter and stronger frame. Removing excess material from low stress areas in the tubes lowers overall weight. Smooth transitions provided by taper butting reduces internal stresses more than traditional butting.
The CaadX also comes with a BB30 bottom bracket which is super stiff to help with power transfer through the pedals. Rack and fender mounts show the cyclocross as a capable commuter and year round riding machine.
Up-front you get a carbon bladed fork which is able to absorb road vibrations from travelling up through the handlebar. It also increases steering precision.
Components
You get a 2x11 speed Shimano Ultegra drivetrain. Ultegra is just one step down from the pro level Dura Ace and is itself a performance setup. Super crisp shifting, reliability and feel help you get the most out of your riding.
Shimano hydraulic disc brakes are powerful and work equally well in all weather and terrain conditions. This opens up the CaadX Ultegra as an urban commuter and year round machine. Hydraulics have better modulation and long term reliability than their mechanical counterparts.
Showing its cyclocross credentials, the CaadX 105 comes with an FSA Gossamer Cross crankset made to work with the super stiff BB30. Maddux CX rims on Formula CX hubs are also cyclocross specific components for hard racing.
The Cannondale CaadX Ultegra 2016 Features are:
Frame: CAADX Cyclocross Disc, Optimized 6061 Alloy, BB30
Fork: Cannondale Ultra X Disc, Carbon blades, 1-1/8"
Headset: CAADX Si, 25mm top cap
Stem: Cannondale C3 Compact, butted 6061 alloy
Speed: 22
Front Mech: Shimano Ultegra 6800, braze-on
Rear Mech: Shimano Ultegra 6800 SS
Chainset: FSA Gossamer Cross, BB30, 46/36
Bottom Bracket: FSA BB30
Chain: Shimano HG600, 11-speed
Cassette: Shimano 105 5800, 11-28, 11-speed
Rims: Maddux CX 2.0 Disc, 32-hole
Tyres: Schwalbe Rapid Rob, 700x35c Front Schwalbe Rapid Rob, 700x35c Rear
Front Hub: Formula CX20
Rear Hub: Formula CX22
Front Brake: Shimano RS585 hydraulic disc, 160mm
Rear Brake: Shimano RS585 hydraulic disc, 160mm
Seatpost: Cannondale C3 Alloy, 27.2mmx300mm
Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.
Cannondale CAADX Sizing
Frame Size
46
5'0"
5'3"
51
5'3"
5'7"
54
5'7"
5'10"
56
5'10"
6'2"
58
6'2"
6'5"
61
6'5"
6'9"
Read our bike size guide for more information on sizing.
Cannondale CAADX Geometry
Frame Size |
46 |
51 |
54 |
56 |
58 |
61 |
Seat tube length |
50 |
52.5 |
54 |
56 |
58 |
61 |
Top tube horizontal |
50.7 |
52.4 |
53.7 |
55.5 |
56.8 |
58.6 |
Head tube angle |
70° |
71° |
71° |
71° |
71° |
71° |
Seat tube angle |
74.6° |
74° |
74° |
73.5° |
73.5° |
73° |
Standover |
75.1 |
77.3 |
79.1 |
81 |
83.1 |
85.5 |
Head tube length |
9.3 |
11 |
13.2 |
15.3 |
17.5 |
19.6 |
Wheelbase |
100.2 |
100.5 |
102 |
103.3 |
104.8 |
106.1 |
Front centre |
59 |
59.3 |
60.7 |
62.1 |
63.5 |
64.8 |
Chainstay length |
42.2 |
42.2 |
42.2 |
42.2 |
42.2 |
42.2 |
BB Drop |
7 |
7 |
6.9 |
6.9 |
6.8 |
6.8 |
BB Height |
28 |
28 |
28.1 |
28.1 |
28.2 |
28.2 |
Fork rake |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
Trail |
6.9 |
6.2 |
6.2 |
6.2 |
6.2 |
6.2 |
Stack |
51.5 |
53.5 |
55.5 |
57.5 |
59.5 |
61.5 |
Reach |
36.5 |
37.1 |
37.8 |
38.5 |
39.2 |
39.8 |
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