Cannondale CAAD8 OPTIMO 2 TRIPLE 2007 VS Kestrel TALON SL ULTEGRA TRIPLE DELUXE 2005 specs comparison

Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 2 Triple

General Infos

Model	CAAD8 Optimo 2 Triple
Manufacturer	Cannondale
Year of production	2007
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Color choice	- Patriot Blue -Lighting White
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 Tiagra Levers Shimano Tiagra Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano WH-R500A
Rims manufacturer	Shimano WH-R500A
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 9 Speed
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano Tiagra
Crankset parts and sizes	30/39/50 Teeth Shimano Tiagra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Tiagra
Rear gear set	12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed

Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 2 Triple Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Cannondale CAAD8 Optimo 2 Triple

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

Kestrel Talon SL Ultegra Triple Deluxe

General Infos

Model	Talon SL Ultegra Triple Deluxe
Manufacturer	Kestrel
Year of production	2005
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Red Platinum -Carbon Weave
Sizes	- 48cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 700 X 23c Michelin Pro Race2 Front: 700 X 23c Michelin Pro2 Race
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Velomax
Rims manufacturer	24-hole and 28-hole Velomax Circuit II
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	14/16/14ga. Double-butted Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Carbon Fiber Composite
Frame type	Monocoque
Handlebar construction	Kestrel EMS Pro Carbon
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	Not Available
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-6600
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) American
Bottom bracket type	119 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano Ultegra
Crankset parts and sizes	30/39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift levers	Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set	12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed

Kestrel Talon SL Ultegra Triple Deluxe Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano Ultegra Triple
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Ultegra GS
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Alloy Steerer
Fork type	EMS Pro OS

Other Specs of Kestrel Talon SL Ultegra Triple Deluxe

Component group sets	Shimano Ultegra Triple
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia SLR
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter