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Cannondale Caad14 2 vs Cannondale Caad14 3

Cannondale Caad14 2, side view

Cannondale

Caad14 2

Cannondale Caad14 3, side view

Cannondale

Caad14 3

High endAluminium700c2026
Mid-rangeAluminium700c2026

Two builds of the Cannondale Caad14 line: 13 differences, mostly in the components.

Cannondale Caad14 2, side viewCannondaleCannondale Caad14 2
Cannondale Caad14 3, side viewCannondaleCannondale Caad14 3

At a glance

  • Cannondale Caad14 2 has the higher-range groupset: SRAM Rival AXS, against Shimano 105.
Key specs4 differences
Model yearSame for all 2026 2026
FrameSame for all Aluminium
As printed

CAAD14, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, integrated cable routing, 12x142 thru-axle

 Aluminium
As printed

CAAD14, SmartForm C1 Premium Alloy, integrated cable routing, 12x142 thru-axle, BSA 68mm threaded BB, flat mount disc, UDH

Wheelset 700c · DT Swiss E1800 Spline, 24h, tubeless ready 700c · Cannondale RD 2.0 Disc, double wall w/ eyelet, 28h
DrivetrainSame for all 2×12 2×12
Groupset SRAM Rival AXS Higher range Shimano 105
Brake model SRAM Rival AXS hydraulic disc Higher range Shimano 105 R7170 hydraulic disc
Seatpost Cannondale SAVE Carbon Cannondale 3

Prices

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Cannondale Caad14 2

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Character

  • Caad14 2 · Road bike average gearing, rather high equipment.
  • Caad14 3 · Road bike average gearing, average equipment.

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

  • Cannondale Caad14 211 km/h - 55 km/h
  • Cannondale Caad14 312 km/h - 52 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Cannondale Caad14 2Cannondale Caad14 3

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Frame and fork1 difference
ForkSame for all Carbon
As printed

CAAD14, full carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" Delta Steerer, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle

 Carbon
As printed

CAAD14, full carbon, 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" Delta Steerer, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle

Max tyre clearanceSame for all 32 mm 32 mm
AxlesSame for all Thru-axles
As printed

12x142 thru-axle

 Thru-axles
As printed

12x142 thru-axle

Bottom bracket SRAM DUB BSA °Value not published by the brand Shimano BB-RS500, BSA 68 °Value not published by the brand
Cable routingSame for all Fully integrated °Value not published by the brand
As printed

integrated cable routing

 Fully integrated °Value not published by the brand
As printed

integrated cable routing

Drivetrain6 differences
Groupset brand SRAM
As printed

SRAM Rival AXS

 Shimano
Shifting Electronic, wireless Mechanical
As printed

Shifters: Shimano 105 R7100, 2x12-speed

ChainringsSame for all 2 °Value not published by the brand 2 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 12 12
Chainring teeth SRAM Rival 48/35 Shimano 105 R7100 50/34
Cassette SRAM Rival 10-36 Shimano 105 R7100 11-34
Rear derailleur SRAM Rival AXS °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed °Value not published by the brand
Shifters SRAM Rival AXS °Value not published by the brandHigher range Shimano 105 R7100, 2x12-speed °Value not published by the brand
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

SRAM Rival AXS hydraulic disc

 Hydraulic disc
As printed

Shimano 105 R7170 hydraulic disc

Front rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Rear rotorSame for all 160 mm 160 mm
Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Vittoria Rubino Pro IV, 700x28c

 700c / 29"
As printed

Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x28c

RimsSame for all Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Tubeless ready yes –Not given
Tyres Vittoria Rubino Pro IV, 700x28c Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x28c
Tyre width fittedSame for all 28 mm 28 mm
Cockpit and seatpost2 differences
Handlebar Vision Trimax Aero °Value not published by the brand Vision Trimax Compact °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model Cannondale SAVE Carbon °Value not published by the brand Cannondale 3 °Value not published by the brand

° Value not published by the brand

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Cannondale Caad14 2 and Cannondale Caad14 3 come with?

Cannondale Caad14 2: SRAM Rival AXS. Cannondale Caad14 3: Shimano 105.

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