Where Performance Takes Off. A true performance road bike with race-winning DNA – delivering a champagne experience for lemonade money. Running Shimano Sora rim brake groupset. A traditionalists dream.
Where Performance Takes Off. A true performance road bike with race-winning DNA – delivering a champagne experience for lemonade money. Running Shimano Sora rim brake groupset. A traditionalists dream.
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Prices last updated 14 Mar 2026.
Cannondale CAAD Optimo 3 2021 Glossy Black 51
Where Performance Takes Off. A true performance road bike with race-winning DNA – delivering a champagne experience for lemonade money. Running Shimano Sora rim brake groupset. A traditionalists dream.
Where Performance Takes Off. A true performance road bike with race-winning DNA – delivering a champagne experience for lemonade money. Running Shimano Sora rim brake groupset. A traditionalists dream.
Last updated at 03/14/2026 00:51:53
CANNONDALE CAAD Optimo 3
Delivery between 19–27 Mar $100
originally posted on sunandski.com
I was looking for an entry level race bike with a geometry that sat me a little more upright. This bike has been as good as I could wish for considering the price. It arrived mostly pre-assembled with easy instructions to complete assembly. Very comfortable ride and positioning of brakes and gear levers, 105 groupset has very smooth gear changing, stable at higher speeds (got it up to 44mph), disc brakes have excellent stopping ability, and looks good too. Overall very pleased with purchase.
originally posted on sunandski.com
Fantastic bike at a great price. Always great service at Sun and Ski Dallas from Tony and Jeff. Excited to start putting miles on this bike.
originally posted on sigmasports.com
Despite having mudguard mounting points, full mudguards don't fit. I couldn't fit SKS Bluemels. Sigmasports couldn't fit those or any others. Cannondale couldn't advise any that fit and indeed they don't test that any do. There simply isn't enough clearance between the tyre (standard 25mm tyre the bike ships with) and the fork crown/brake caliper.I returned the bike and bought a Tifosi CK7 (which comes fitted with full length mudguards). Sigmasports were brilliant at sorting that out in the last week before Christmas so my daughter got a new bike for Christmas.
CANNONDALE CAAD Optimo 3
Delivery between 19–27 Mar $100
I was looking for an entry level race bike with a geometry that sat me a little more upright. This bike has been as good as I could wish for considering the price. It arrived mostly pre-assembled with easy instructions to complete assembly. Very comfortable ride and positioning of brakes and gear levers, 105 groupset has very smooth gear changing, stable at higher speeds (got it up to 44mph), disc brakes have excellent stopping ability, and looks good too. Overall very pleased with purchase.
Fantastic bike at a great price. Always great service at Sun and Ski Dallas from Tony and Jeff. Excited to start putting miles on this bike.
Despite having mudguard mounting points, full mudguards don't fit. I couldn't fit SKS Bluemels. Sigmasports couldn't fit those or any others. Cannondale couldn't advise any that fit and indeed they don't test that any do. There simply isn't enough clearance between the tyre (standard 25mm tyre the bike ships with) and the fork crown/brake caliper.I returned the bike and bought a Tifosi CK7 (which comes fitted with full length mudguards). Sigmasports were brilliant at sorting that out in the last week before Christmas so my daughter got a new bike for Christmas.
Finding this bike is truly a dream come true! I had been patiently waiting for this bike to become available for almost two years. Supply chain issues, etc had crippled its production. From the color, weight, appeal, and parts this bike exceeds all of my expectations! I'm so very happy. Jake and team are really knowledgeable and they all provide outstanding customer service. Huge kudos to them!!!!
Really great ?Entry Level? road bike that punches above its weight. Fairly light, sharp and responsive steering.Comfy saddle! I haven?t even put my good one one because I enjoyed the stock one so much.Absorbs bumps well for an aluminum road bike.Staff at Sun and Ski were very polite and helpful
Is a great bike, feel good on the road. Very impressed with the frame. The stock tires isn’t great, I got some GP 5000 and that improved the grip a lot. Unfortunately it doesn’t come with the 105 breaks, but is easy to change them at the next service. I would say it is a bit overpriced for the specks. I got the red colour and the paint looks great!
The bike is very light, lighter than my last bike for sure (I had a Giant, no issues good bike) great rides, took me a minute to figure out the gears shifts (and I did read the directions) since then, smooth riding, feels like I'm sailing threw air. will be taking some extended rides in the next 7 - 10 days. Should be fun. Only minor issue no kickstand.I purchased one separately from Cannondale. I would recommend for anyone who likes road biking.
Great bike at a great price! Beginner rider experiencing road and paved trail biking for the first time. This bike is the perfect fit.
Was looking for a bike around the £1000 Mark that had solid specs. I could have opted for something like a the new Boardman which has a cheap Carbon frame and similar groupset etc. Instead I opted for this and I was dissapointed, smooth bike, feels good on flats, up hills and some rugged Border country roads. A very pretty bike aswell, which I don't feel out of place on when cycling with more expensive bikes. Also easily upgradable interms of adding 105 or Ultegra components to replace the parts that aren't 105 further down the line. It's alot of bike for not a lot of money especially for someone who isn't a novice, nor an expert, I beleive its a perfect bike for an intermediate on a budget. Its the Rider not the bike.
Rim brakes aren't dead. This bike hits the spot for good kit at an affordable price. Ditched a disc brake gravel bike and very pleased with this. Simple maintenance, good looks and does everything a road bike should.
