Cannondale CAAD14 - 2 - Roadbike - 2026 - cherry lacquer

Not carbon. Not sorry.

If you know, you know. And if you know...this one’s for you. Cannondale CAAD14 is here. The latest evolution of the aluminum revolution that Cannondale started back in 1983 is here to reclaim the throne and bring back the thrill of true high-performance aluminium road bikes.

Sure. Carbon bikes dominate most of the racing scene now, and for good reason. Carbon fiber is amazing stuff. But well-crafted aluminum has an aliveness, an urgency, a vibe, that nothing else can match. Honed from Cannondale's decades of experience building groundbreaking aluminum frames, CAAD14 wears its aluminum-ness like a badge of honor.

It’s not trying to be some price-point imitation of carbon, it’s playing to its strengths as a material. It’s a celebration of what Cannondale love about aluminum and a return to the performance roots they planted: big tubes, smooth welds, clean lines, an aggressive stance. Stiffness, explosiveness, and razor sharp handling.  Light and lean. No frills, no fluff, yet wholly modern. It’s aluminum as aluminum was meant to be.

Features of Cannondale CAAD14:

• SmartForm C1 Premium Aluminium frame
• Delta steerer + full carbon fork 
• 68 mm BSA bottom bracket
• UDH dropout
• 32mm tire clearance
• Fully integrated cable routing