Cannondale CAAD Optimo 3 vs Surly Cross-Check

Compare Specifications of Cannondale CAAD Optimo 3 and Surly Cross-Check

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Cannondale CAAD Optimo 3
Cannondale CAAD Optimo 3

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Surly Cross-Check
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Technical Specifications
Frame SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, tapered headtube, fender mounts, 130x10mm QR Surly 4130 CroMoly steel. Main triangle double-butted. TIG-welded. ED Coated.
Stem 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7 degree ProMax, 31.8, 4-Bolt
Handle Bar 6061 Alloy, Compact Dimension Mountain
Fork CAAD Optimo Full Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" steerer, fender mounts, 100x9mm QR Surly Cross-Check, 4130 CroMoly, lugged & brazed. Sloping crown w/threaded eyelets, tapered & butted curved blades w/mid-blade rack eyelets, dual dropout eyelets
Seatpost Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm ProMax SP-2019 non-offset (42–50cm), SP-2016 offset (52–62cm) 27.2 x 300mm
Clamp: Surly stainless, 30.0mm
Grip Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm Black Gel
Crankset FSA Vero Alloy, 50/34 Samox 3pcs, BCD110 Square taper, 40t chainring
Chain KMC X9, 9-speed KMC X8
Shifters Shimano Sora, 9-speed Microshift Acolyte Xpress
Saddle Cannondale Stage CX WTB Volt 142
Headset CAAD Optimo, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4", 25mm top cap Cane Creek 10
Derailleur Front Shimano Sora, 31.8 clamp --
Derailleur Rear Shimano Sora GS Microshift RD-M5185M
Hub Front Formula RB-31 Novatech 32h, 100mm, w/QR
Hub Rear Formula RB-32 Novatech 32h, 135mm, w/QR
Spoke Stainless Steel, 14g --
Cassette Shimano HG50, 11-30, 9-speed Microshift CS-H083, 12-42, 8-speed
Bottom Bracket Cartridge, square taper 68x110.5mm
Tyres
Front Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x25c Kenda Kwest 700c x 35mm
Rear Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x25c Kenda Kwest 700c x 35mm
Wheel / RIM RS 3.0, 24h front, 28h rear Rims: Alex DH19
Brakes
Front Promax RC-452, dual pivot calipers Tektro M730
Rear Promax RC-452, dual pivot calipers Tektro M730
Brake Lever Shimano Sora Tektro CL520
Suspension
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Colors Available
Colors Black BlueGreenGray


Physical Specs
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Overview
Features -- Semi-horizontal dropouts for singlespeed compatibility and wheelbase adjustability
Accommodations for front and rear racks and fenders
Clearance for 700c x 42mm tires with or without fenders
Additional Details -- Size:
42cm - 46cm - 50cm - 52cm - 54cm - 56cm - 58cm - 60cm - 62cm - 64cm

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