2021 Cannondale CAAD Optimo vs 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sagan Collection Disruption
The 56 is the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sagan Collection Disruption size closest to your 54 Cannondale CAAD Optimo. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sagan Collection Disruption
Compared with the Cannondale CAAD Optimo in 54, the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sagan Collection Disruption in 56 places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.4°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale CAAD Optimo, 54Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sagan Collection Disruption, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale CAAD Optimo 54 | Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sagan Collection Disruption 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 384 | 381mm | −3 mm |
| Stack | 555 | 552mm | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72.6 | 73° | +0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.7 | 74° | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 546 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 415 | 410mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 994 | 978mm | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 72mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 270 | 268mm | −2 mm |
| Standover | 758 | 768mm | +10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 495 | 475mm | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 144 | 131mm | −13 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 366mm |
Differences are the Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sagan Collection Disruption minus the Cannondale CAAD Optimo. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale CAAD Optimo, 2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sagan Collection Disruption.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale CAAD OptimoSpecialized Tarmac SL7 Sagan Collection Disruption
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale CAAD Optimo1 | Specialized Tarmac SL7 Sagan Collection DisruptionS-Works Sagan Collection - Disruption |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SmartForm C2 | Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL7 FACT |
| Fork | BallisTec | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano 105, Shimano 105 GS | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Gossamer | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA MegaExo | not listed |
| Tire | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro | not listed |
| Rim | RS 2.0 | not listed |
| Brake | Tektro R741, Shimano 105 | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Headset | CAAD Optimo | not listed |
| Saddle | Cannondale Stage CX | not listed |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Tarmac |
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