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For example, the suspension fork used on the Fulcrum eventually evolved into the iconic Lefty fork. In , Cannondale began providing the bikes for the Saeco road racing team, which was built around legendary sprinter Mario Cipollini. It paid off — Cipollini loved the light and stiff aluminum frames and scored dozens of grand tour stage wins. Cannondale has also continued to be a key player in the highest levels of racing. Cannondale is well-known for its proprietary technology and innovative designs.
Traditional mountain bike forks have two legs, the left side containing the spring air or coil and the right side containing the damper, which controls how the spring behaves.
Consolidating the fork components into a single leg reduces weight, which is essential for cross-country applications where the Lefty shines. This makes a Lefty more comfortable and controlled compared to a traditional cross-country fork. The Lefty is a divisive product and there is a lot of history and technology behind it. Cannondale solved this problem with the introduction of the CAAD series in CAAD frames use heat-treated aluminum alloy tubing to produce a stronger and more durable frame that relies on thin-walled tubing to improve ride quality.
These tubes are also hydroformed, butted, and in some cases tapered to achieve specific ride characteristics in different areas of the frame. Before heat treatment, the welds are also filed smooth to eliminate stress risers this only applies to CAAD10 and later models. Carbon is the dominant frame material for high-performance bikes, and many brands have relegated aluminum to entry-level bikes. But Cannondale has always believed in aluminum and continues to produce high-performance CAAD models that can match the weight, aerodynamics, and ride quality of carbon competitors at a lower price.
This has long been appreciated by riders who prioritize value and durability alongside performance. In recent years, aluminum has experienced a resurgence in popularity with bikes like the current CAAD13 leading the way. Ai stands for Asymmetric Integration. An Ai Offset rear end moves the rear triangle and drivetrain 6mm toward the right drive side of the bike. This allows for shorter chainstays, which improve handling and responsiveness, without compromising tire clearance.
The asymmetrical offset also means the rear wheel can be built stronger and stiffer because the offset places the rim symmetrically between the hub flanges.
An Ai rear wheel benefits from even spoke tension and spoke bracing angles. For Ai offset bikes, aftermarket wheels need to be re-dished to be compatible. Some aftermarket wheel manufacturers also offer an Ai offset option from the factory. In , Cannondale released the Slate gravel bike, which was unlike any existing gravel bike. It came with a 30mm-travel carbon fork called the Lefty Oliver and high-volume b tires.
Gravel was still developing as a genre, and the Slate shocked riders with its innovative design and performance. The Slate is actually responsible for the development of modern high-volume, b gravel tires.
Other brands have since followed suit with gravel-specific suspension forks and b wheel and tire options. It has its own piece of innovative gravel tech: Kingpin rear suspension.
It uses a thru-axle pivot on the seat tube that allows the back of the frame to flex, providing 30mm of travel. This acts like rear suspension, improving comfort and traction but adds very little weight. Paired with the new Lefty Oliver Gen2 fork, the Topstone is one of the most capable gravel bikes ever made. Enduro bikes sacrifice efficiency for suspension travel. That has always been the case for bikes focused on downhill performance.
Shock valving and suspension kinematics can improve pedaling performance to some degree, but Cannondale created a simple solution for its Jekyll enduro bikes.
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