Cannondale CAAD8 OPTIMO 1 2007 VS Specialized TRANSITION ELITE 2005 specs comparison

Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 1

General Infos

Model	CAAD8 Optimo 1
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2007
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Color choice	- Jet Black -Race Red
Sizes	- 48cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters)
Sizes	- 48cm (centimeters) - 50cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) - 63cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Maxxis Fuse
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano 105 Levers Cannondale C2 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano WH-R550
Rims manufacturer	Shimano WH-R550
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Shimano

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	CAAD8 Optimo
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Cannondale C3
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Cannondale C4
Headset size	FSA Alloy Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	TruVativ Giga X Pipe
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth TruVativ Elita 2.2
Gear shift levers	Shimano 105
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Aluminum
Fork type	Cannondale Slice Ultra

Other Specs of Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 1

Component group sets	Shimano 105
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle San Marco Ponza
Seat post extension	Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped

Specialized Transition Elite

General Infos

Model	Transition Elite
Manufacturer	Specialized
Year of production	2005
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Blue
Sizes	- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 21c Specialized Mondo Pro
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Transition RX-4.1 Levers Aluminum Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Alex ALX-330
Rims manufacturer	16/20-hole Alex ALX-330
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Alex Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	E5 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Specialized Zertz
Handlebar extender	Profile Carbon Stryke
Handlebar stem details	Specialized Pro
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Specialized Mindset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	FSA Gossamer
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth FSA Gossamer
Gear shift levers	Shimano Dura-Ace Bar End
Rear gear set	11 - 23 Teeth 9-speed

Specialized Transition Elite Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber
Fork type	Specialized Carbon Transition Aero

Other Specs of Specialized Transition Elite

Component group sets	Triathlon Mix
Pedals details	Composite Body
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Specialized Transition
Seat post extension	Specialized Transition Aero Speed Zertz