CAAD Optimo 105 or Allez Elite 105

Swilkins91
Swilkins91 Posts: 9
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Does anyone have experience of either? It looks as though the Cannondale is a more racy position but wondered if anyone had tried both and could say which was the nicer ride?

Thanks!

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  • Cargobike
    Cargobike Posts: 748
    You've stated in your other post that you've just bought the Cannondale.
    Why are you looking for a comparison now?
    Surely the time to be making comparisons is before you've spent your wonga.
  • Swilkins91
    Swilkins91 Posts: 9
    Cargobike said:

    You've stated in your other post that you've just bought the Cannondale.
    Why are you looking for a comparison now?
    Surely the time to be making comparisons is before you've spent your wonga.

    Hello dear.

    The Optimo I've had for about two weeks developed a fault which the LBS couldn't fix, so said I could get another bike.

    So I have the choice again!

    Any thoughts hun?
  • singleton
    singleton Posts: 2,523
    Did you get to ride the Cannondale much before the fault occurred?
    I'd stick with the Cannondale personally.
  • Swilkins91
    Swilkins91 Posts: 9
    singleton said:

    Did you get to ride the Cannondale much before the fault occurred?
    I'd stick with the Cannondale personally.

    Thanks for replying!

    I did go out on it most days and it felt pretty good (coming from a Boardman Hybrid). It is pretty hard on the bum and back though and I am wondering if that is geometry-related or if you'd get that on any bike after a bit.

    I definitely prefer the look of the cannondale, but do intend on riding for up to 5 hours at a time and wonder if the bike is a bit too unforgiving
  • singleton
    singleton Posts: 2,523
    I had a CAAD10 and a CAAD12 and did 6 hour rides on them with no real discomfort at the end other than feeling tired.

    One bike might fit you better than the other, but I found that spending a few quid on a new saddle was the best money I ever spent.
  • Swilkins91
    Swilkins91 Posts: 9
    Oh that is good to know. I will have a look for a decent saddle soon I think!

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