Cannondale CAAD13 Disc Tiagra

The "CAAD13 Disc Tiagra" model from Cannondale from 2024 is a high-quality road bike that is characterised by its advanced technology and precise workmanship. With a price of EUR 1899, it offers excellent value for money.

The frame of the CAAD13 Disc Tiagra is made of SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy and features a 12x142 Speed Release Thru-Axle, a flat-mount disc brake and integrated cable routing with switch plate. The frame is also prepared for Di2 systems. The fork is a CAAD13 full carbon fork with SAVE technology, an integrated headset and a 12x100mm Speed Release Thru-Axle.

The brake system consists of hydraulic disc brakes from Shimano Tiagra with 160mm RT54 rotors front and rear. The brake levers are also from Shimano Tiagra and ensure reliable braking performance. The drivetrain is equipped with a Shimano Tiagra GS rear derailleur and Shimano Tiagra shifters, which offer a 10-speed gear ratio. The front derailleur is a Shimano Tiagra, braze-on.

The bottom bracket is a Cannondale BB30 with a 24mm adapter, while the crankset consists of a Shimano Tiagra with 52/36 chainrings. The sprocket is a Shimano Tiagra with an 11-34 gradation. The drivetrain is completed by a KMC X10 chain.

The cockpit of the CAAD13 Disc Tiagra includes a Cannondale 4 handlebar made of 6061 Alloy, which is wrapped with Cannondale Bar Tape, as well as a Cannondale 4 stem with a 7 degree angle. The headset is integrated and specially developed for the CAAD13 model.

The wheels consist of RD 2.0 rims with 28 spokes and Formula hubs (CL-712 front and RXC-400 rear). The tyres are Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick in size 700x25c, which are fitted both front and rear.

The saddle is a Prologo Nago RS STN, which is mounted on a HollowGram 27 KNØT aluminium seatpost. This has a 2-bolt clamp and a length of 330mm.

The geometry of the frame offers a balanced mix of comfort and performance. With a reach of 370 mm, a stack of 505 mm, a seat tube length of 404 mm and a top tube length of 510 mm, the bike is well suited for long rides. The head tube angle is 71 degrees, the seat tube angle is 75 degrees, the head tube length is 94 mm, the chainstay length is 408 mm, the fork fork bend is 55 mm and the standover height is 686 mm. The wheelbase totals 976 mm.

With a gross weight of 31000 g, the CAAD13 Disc Tiagra is a light and agile road bike that is suitable for both ambitious amateur riders and professional cyclists.