When we think of alloy road bikes, there is one series of bike that comes to mind first – the Cannondale CAAD. There are none more iconic, and where most brands forgot alloy and focused on carbon, Cannondale continued to refine its CAADs. Despite its price-point focus, the CAAD8 rides with a familiar attitude that we continue to love about the American brand’s road bikes.
We tested the 2016 Cannondale CAAD8 Sora 7 against five other budget road bikes.
Read on to find out why this bike finished with a silver medal and is our first pick if you’re seeking a race bike.
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The 2016 Cannondale CAAD8 Sora 7
Once a racer, always a racer
If you've ridden on before, jumping onto the CAAD invokes a familiar feeling. Out of the six bikes tested, this is the one that rides the closest to that of a premium racer. That said, a bike that feels similar to a high-end racer is not necessarily the best thing to choose for your first road bike.
The frame is everything here, and some components suffer as a result
Conclusion
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