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Cannondale
Ražošanā2020–

CAAD13

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Izcelsme

Palaists 2019. gada vasarā kā 2020. gada modelis, CAAD13 ir 13. paaudze Cannondale leģendārajai Cannondale Advanced Aluminum Design platformai — līnijai, kas aizsākās ar CAAD3 1997. gadā. Katra paaudze ir pilnveidojusi alumīnija iespējas, un CAAD13 ir visvairāk līdzīgs ogleklim: nolaisti sēdekļa balsti, hidroformētas caurules, ģeometrija, kas kopīga ar oglekļa SuperSix EVO.

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Specifikācijas

Rāmis
SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy — hydroformed, double-butted, smooth-welded 6069 aluminium with dropped seatstays for compliance (~1100 g, 56 cm)
Svars
kg
Transmisija
2×12 SRAM Force eTap AXS / Shimano Ultegra Di2 (flagship); 2×11 Ultegra/105 mechanical; 2×10 Tiagra (entry)
Bremzes
Flat-mount hydraulic disc (all current trims); disc-only since 2021
Riteņi
700c; Fulcrum Racing 900 DB / Mavic Aksium / Vision Team 30 by trim; clearance to 30 mm
Vieta sērijā
Premium aluminium road race bike — the 'carbon-killer' of the CAAD line, sibling to the carbon SuperSix EVO
Firmas tehnoloģijas
  • SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy — hydroformed, double-butted, smooth-welded — feels like carbon to the eye and to the road
  • Geometry identical to the SuperSix EVO carbon flagship — same fit, different material
  • Dropped seatstays for vertical compliance — a feature borrowed from modern carbon endurance bikes, rare on alloy
  • Compatible with HollowGram KNOT SystemBar (integrated cockpit) on top trims
  • Tire clearance up to 30 mm — wider than the previous CAAD12, enabling all-road and rough-tarmac use
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Verdikts

+Stiprās puses
  • Ride quality genuinely rivals mid-tier carbon — dropped seatstays absorb road buzz
  • Exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio for an aluminium frame
  • Geometry shared with SuperSix EVO — proper race fit at alloy prices
  • Excellent value — 105-equipped build under €2200 with a frame many call carbon-class
  • 30 mm tire clearance opens up rough roads and light gravel use
−Vājās puses
  • Still heavier than mid-range carbon — purists will feel the difference on long climbs
  • Aggressive race geometry — not ideal for endurance riders who want a relaxed position (consider Synapse)
  • KNOT SystemBar on top trims is proprietary — limits cockpit adjustment and aftermarket choice
  • Paint can scratch more easily than the previous CAAD12 according to some long-term owners
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Kam piemērots

Road racer or club rider wanting carbon-class performance without carbon-class priceRider who values durability — aluminium is more crash-tolerant than carbonFirst serious race bike for someone stepping up from a Tiagra/Sora entry-level alloyRider on rough Baltic tarmac who wants race position but appreciates 30 mm tire clearance
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Pircēja piezīmes

№ 01
The CAAD13 Disc 105 (€2100) is the sweet spot — full frame, modern 11-speed 105, hydraulic discs. Anything below this on the trim ladder compromises on shifting; anything above pays mostly for the groupset, not the frame.
№ 02
If geometry matters more than groupset, remember that every CAAD13 — Tiagra to Force AXS — shares the exact same frame and fork. Buying low and upgrading components later is a valid path.
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The Force AXS and Ultegra Di2 trims ship with the proprietary KNOT SystemBar. If you prefer standard cockpit components for easier fit tuning, the 105 and Ultegra mechanical trims use a round-bar setup.
№ 04
Used CAAD12 frames are still widely sold and ride almost as well — if budget is tight, a second-hand CAAD12 frameset can be 30-50% cheaper than a new CAAD13 with similar performance.
№ 05
Press-fit BB30A creaks are the most common long-term complaint. Budget for either professional servicing every 1-2 years or a one-time conversion to a threaded BB (around €60-100 in parts).
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Tire clearance is 30 mm — verify your wheel/tire combo, especially on rougher Baltic roads. Many owners run 28 mm tubeless for the ideal balance of speed and comfort.
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Paaudzes

  1. CAAD102011-2015
  2. CAAD122016-2019
  3. CAAD132020-present
    First CAAD with explicit compliance engineering and full geometry parity with the carbon flagship
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Tagi

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Saistītie modeļi

CannondaleCAAD (13/14)
CannondaleCAAD13/14 Alloy
CannondaleSuperSix EVO
CannondaleSuperSlice
CannondaleSynapse

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