Cannondale CAAD14

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Not Carbon. Not Sorry.

The Cannondale CAAD14 is an aluminium road bike that has nothing to hide from carbon: explosive off the line, razor sharp in the corners and lively on the climbs. Built on more than 40 years of CAAD experience, with a full carbon fork and a clean, classic silhouette.

  • SmartForm C1 Premium aluminium
  • Full carbon fork
  • Tyres up to 32 mm
  • BSA and UDH
  • Frame from 1,280 g
Cannondale CAAD14 1 in Raw in the studio

CAAD14 highlights

Cannondale CAAD14 Top-tier CAAD aluminium

Top-tier CAAD aluminium

SmartForm C1 Premium aluminium, big tubes and a classic silhouette that does not try to imitate carbon. The frame weighs 1,410 g, the unpainted CAAD14 1 Raw just 1,280 g (size 56).

Cannondale CAAD14 Built to last

Built to last

Smooth welds, timeless design and proven aluminium construction that holds up year after year. Cannondale backs the frame with a lifetime warranty.

Cannondale CAAD14 Full carbon fork with Delta steerer

Full carbon fork with Delta steerer

The fork weighs just 397 g. Its Delta steerer feeds the lines straight into the frame, keeping the head tube slim and the cockpit tidy.

Cannondale CAAD14 Clean cockpit

Clean cockpit

The CAAD14 1 runs the aero SystemBar R-One, the CAAD14 2 and 3 the C1 Conceal stem. All cables are routed internally, and most standard 1 1/8 inch stems fit as well.

Cannondale CAAD14 Tyres up to 32 mm

Tyres up to 32 mm

Room for tyres up to 32 mm measured width with 4 mm of clearance all round. Out of the box it rolls on 28 to 29 mm Vittoria tyres for grip and comfort on real-world roads.

Cannondale CAAD14 Easy to own

Easy to own

Threaded BSA bottom bracket, UDH hanger and 27.2 mm seatpost: parts are easy to find and upgrades are simple. With SRAM full mount derailleurs, wider gearing is possible too.

Aluminium as it was meant to be

Two road cyclists riding the Cannondale CAAD14 in California

Cannondale has been building aluminium road bikes since 1983, with Grand Tour wins and world championships along the way. The CAAD14 distils all of that experience. It is not a budget substitute for carbon, but a bike that plays to the strengths of aluminium: stiff, direct and alive, with a ride that blends smooth and snappy.

For riders who want a fast road bike that is meant to be ridden hard and enjoyed for years. And the ideal entry into Cannondale high-performance road riding.

The CAAD14 on video

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Which CAAD14 is right for you?

ModelDrivetrainGearingTyresHighlightPrice
CAAD14 3Shimano 105, 2x12 mechanical50/34T / 11-34Vittoria Zaffiro 28 mmEntry into the CAAD14 platformView model
CAAD14 2SRAM Rival AXS, 2x12 electronic48/35T / 10-36Vittoria Rubino Pro 28 mmElectronic shifting, SAVE carbon seatpostView model
CAAD14 1SRAM Force XPLR AXS, 1x13 electronic50T / 10-46Vittoria Corsa Pro 29 mmPower meter crank, Reserve carbon wheels, SystemBar R-One, 1,280 g frameView model
CAAD14 FramesetYour choice––Frame, fork, headset and SAVE carbon seatpost in Rally RedView model

All complete bikes feature the SmartForm C1 frame, a full carbon fork, hydraulic disc brakes and tubeless-ready wheels.

Frame sizes and geometry

The CAAD14 comes in six frame sizes (frameset from 51). Rider height is a guideline; if you are between sizes, we are happy to advise you personally.

SizeRider height (cm)Stack (cm)Reach (cm)Top tube (cm)Wheelbase (cm)Head tube (cm)
48157–16550.537.752.199.09.8
51165–17552.038.153.3100.111.7
54170–18054.038.654.8101.213.8
56177–18556.039.256.499.815.1
58182–19358.039.858.1101.117.2
61187–19861.040.760.4102.920.3

CAAD14 FAQ

How wide can the tyres be on the CAAD14?

Tyres up to 32 mm measured width fit, as long as there are at least 4 mm of clearance to the frame, fork and drivetrain all round. From the factory it comes with 28 mm (CAAD14 2 and 3) or 29 mm (CAAD14 1) tyres.

Why is the CAAD14 1 frame lighter?

The CAAD14 1 comes in an unpainted Raw finish. Without paint the frame weighs 1,280 g, the painted frames 1,410 g (both size 56). The full carbon fork weighs 397 g.

Can I fit a different stem or handlebar?

Yes. The Delta steerer is designed for the SystemBar and Conceal stem, but it also works with most standard 1 1/8 inch stems. You just need a different dust cover, spacers and top cap.

Which standards does the CAAD14 use?

Threaded 68 mm BSA bottom bracket, UDH hanger, 27.2 mm seatpost, 12x142 mm rear and 12x100 mm front thru-axles, and flat mount brakes for 140 to 160 mm rotors.

You can find the launch story in our news post on the CAAD14. You can find every bike from the brand on our Cannondale brand page.

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