CyclistStunning new CAAD14 goes back to Cannondales alloy bike rootsCannondale has launched the CAAD14 road bike, which goes back to the brands alloy bike basics with an oversized round-tubed frameset that still incorporates modern features such as integrated cabling and wide clearance. Cannondales tagline for the new bike is not carbon, not sorry.The CAAD14 is the latest iteration of Cannondales long-running aluminium bike series, which stretches all the way back to the CAAD, an alloy mountain bike launched in 1996 and before that to 1983, when the brand launched the ST 500, its first aluminium frame, when bikes were invariably made of steel.The CAAD morphed into a road race bike in the late 1990s and saw success with the Saeco team of Mario Cippolini, with Ivan Gotti winning the Giro dItalia in 1997 on a CAAD3. Grand tours were still being won on alloy Cannondales in 2003 and 2004, when other teams had already switched to carbon frames.But as the CAAD series has evolved, successive generations had become increasingly similar to Cannondales carbon bikes.The last generation CAAD13 turned into something of a SuperSix Evo wannabe, with dropped seat stays and aero profile tubing. Before that, the CAAD12 mirrored the then-current SuperSix Evo too, at a time before aero went mainstream.Back to alloy basicsCannondale says that the CAAD14 isnt trying to be a price point imitation of carbon though, instead bringing out the ride qualities of a well-designed alloy frame, which it characterises as stiffness, explosiveness and razor-sharp handling, with pared down, lean looks.Theres a return to oversized round tubing and a more classic CAAD profile with a double diamond frame.Tyre clearance is 32mm, theres a UDH dropout and a threaded BSA bottom bracket, along with a 27.2mm seatpost. As with Cannondales other latest generation bikes, this marks a return to established industry standards no more BB30a with Ai offset. There are no mudguard mounts either.Although the CAAD14 frame has gone back to Cannondales roots, the brand hasnt totally forsaken its more recent tech.Theres the same Delta steerer as used by the SuperSix Evo, which allows Cannondale to keep the head tube narrow. It offers full internal cabling and provides compatibility with Cannondales range of integrated one-piece bars and its stems with internal cable routing, as well as standard stems with an adapter kit. Related Posts Best all-round road race bikes 2026 reviewed Opinion: Why your next bike should be aluminium Best aluminium road bikes 2026 reviewed Specialized Allez Sprint vs. Cannondale CAAD13 Disc: Which is the best aluminium race bike? Best road bikes 2026 ridden and reviewed Cannondale CAAD14 weights, specs and pricesCannondale will sell the CAAD14 in just three specs, as well as frameset-only.The top CAAD14 1 is clear coated to show off the alloy frame and its welds. Cannondale says that it selects the frames with the best welding for this premium build.This halo model is fitted with a SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1x groupset with aero chainring and Reserve 57|64 Carbon rims on DT Swiss 370 hubs, as well as the one-piece Cannondale SystemBar R-One bar/stem.Cannondale says a lacquered CAAD14 1 Raw frameset in size 56 weighs 1,280g.Other frames get full coloured paint coverage. Since this involves priming and multiple paint layers, it raises the size 56 frames claimed weight to 1,410g. Both CAAD14 frame finishes are fitted with the same 397g carbon fork. Cannondale offers a lifetime frame warranty.Cannondale CAAD14 1Frame: CAAD14 aluminiumFork: CAAD14 carbonGroupset: SRAM Force XPLR AXS with power meterGear ratios: 50t, 10-46tWheels: Reserve 57|64 Carbon rims on DT Swiss 370 hubsTyres: Vittoria Corsa PRO TLR Wide Rim, 29mmBrakes: SRAM Force AXSBar/stem: SystemBar R-OneSaddle: Prologo Dimension STN NDRSeatpost: Cannodale Save Carbon 27.2mmSizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61Weight: 7.9kg (size 56)Colours: Clear coat lacquerPrice: 7,500 / $7,499 / 7,499Cannondale CAAD14 2Frame: CAAD14 aluminiumFork: CAAD14 carbonGroupset: SRAM Rival AXSGear ratios: 48/35t, 10-36tWheels: DT Swiss E1800 Spline alloy on DT 370 hubsTyres: Vittoria Rubino Pro IV, 28mmBrakes: SRAM Rival AXSBar/stem: Vision Trimax AeroStem: Cannondale C1 ConcealSaddle: Prologo Nago RS STNSeatpost: Cannodale Save Carbon 27.2mmSizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61Weight: 8.8kg (size 56)Colours: Cherry lacquerPrice: 4,250 / $3,999 / 3,999Cannondale CAAD14 3Frame: CAAD14 aluminiumFork: CAAD14 carbonGroupset: Shimano 105 mechanicalGear ratios: 50/34t, 11-34tWheels: Cannondale RD 2.0 Disc alloy rims on Shimano TC500 hubsTyres: Vittoria Zaffiro, 28mmBrakes: SRAM Rival AXSBar/stem: Vision Trimax CompactStem: Cannondale C1 ConcealSaddle: Prologo Nago RS STNSeatpost: Cannondale 3 alloy 27.2mmSizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61Weight: 9.3kg (size 56)Colours: Matt black, ChalkPrice: 2,995 / $2,499 / 2,499Cannondale CAAD14 FramesetFrame: CAAD14 aluminiumFork: CAAD14 carbonSeatpost: Cannondale Save carbon 27.2mmSizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61Weight: 1,797g (size 56)Colours: Rally Red, BlackPrice: 1,750 / $1,799 / 1,799The post Stunning new CAAD14 goes back to Cannondales alloy bike roots appeared first on Cyclist.