From BikeRumor.com
Written by Jordan Villella
For decades, the Cannondale CAAD series defined what a high-performance aluminum road bike could be. Long before carbon fiber became the default answer to every racing question, CAAD frames were the tops. These easy-to-spot aluminum rockets were tearing up criteriums, winning the world’s biggest races, and earning a reputation for something riders still talk about today: a ride feel that’s sharp, lively, and unapologetically fast.
But why seek out an aluminum frame when the cycling world is literally drowning in cheap carbon race bikes?
It’s the energy, the frame, and the vibe an aluminum bike brings to the ride. It’s a legendary ride with both advantages and shortcomings. In recent years, the Cannondale CAAD series missed the spark that set 90’s racers on edge. It was something about the drop seatstays and the squared tubes that just didn’t fit right…
However, it appears the all-new CAAD 14 has corrected the ship in all the right directions. Delivering a bike that feels ever so CAAD 9/10 (those are my wonder years of CAAD frames) with all the advantages of a modern road frame.