Not Carbon. Not Sorry.
A road bike lineage shaped over decades of fast aluminum racing machines – smooth welds, clean geometry and real race-bike handling. The CAAD14 was built for the pure feeling of road riding, where every acceleration, every glance, every sprint and every finish line feels alive.
Model description
The ideal chassis for your dream build. The CAAD14 frameset is Cannondale’s most advanced aluminum road-race chassis, ready for a build that matches your riding style, your priorities and exactly how you want your bike to feel.
With its SmartForm C1 Premium tubeset, smooth welds, Delta steerer integration, threaded BSA bottom bracket and UDH compatibility, it combines modern performance with practical serviceability and true race readiness. Fast aluminum in its purest form – just waiting for the right parts to become your own personal race bike.
What it’s built for
All-or-nothing attacks. Full-gas sprints. Fearless cornering. Feeling alive.
Highlights
- CAAD14 SmartForm C1 Premium alloy frame – aluminum performance at its best
- CAAD14 full carbon Delta steerer fork – clean internal routing and aero-optimized front end
- Comfortable Cannondale SAVE carbon seatpost
Product specification
| Frame: | CAAD14, SmartForm C1 Premium alloy, integrated cable routing, 12x142 thru-axle, BSA 68 mm threaded bottom bracket, flat mount disc brake mount, UDH |
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| Fork: | CAAD14, full carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" Delta steerer, integrated crown race, 12x100 mm thru-axle, flat mount disc brake mount, internal routing, 55 mm offset (44–54 cm), 45 mm offset (56–61 cm) |
| Shock: | - |
| Headset: | Integrated, 1-1/8" – 1.5" |
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| Seatpost: | Cannondale SAVE Carbon, 27.2x350 mm, 11 mm offset |
Video about the CAAD14 series
| Model year | 2026 |
| Intended use | Road |
| Wheel size | 28" |
| Frame material | Aluminum |
| Shifting type | Derailleur |
