Images have surfaced online of what appears to be the long-rumored (and highly anticipated) Cannondale CAAD14. If the leaks are legitimate (which they seem to be), this is a heck of a New Year’s surprise from Cannondale to the CAAD lover of the world.
As first reported by the crew at BikeRadar.com, this leak seems to be more than a spy shot; it’s a soft release with a geometry chart to boot.
Why So Excited About An Alloy Bike?
Well, for most riders, the Cannondale CAAD series holds a special place in their hearts, mine included. I remember riding my CAAD 9 super crit machine for the first time, building it up, and taking it everywhere. It was my dream ride. It had dents, a killer geometry, and didn’t cost so much that I couldn’t chip in for race gas and tolls.
The CAAD 10 was another that enchanted the road world, offering an excellent ride feel, while staying light enough to compete with carbon, and cheap enough to purchase another if you slid into the fencing. And don’t even get me started on the CAAD-X.
Fast-forward a few years, and the Cannondale CAAD series still has a solid foundation. But after they dropped the seat stays and added a proprietary seatpost, some of the magic went away. The CAAD 13 rides well, don’t get me wrong, but it looks more like an alloy Super Six Evo rather than the CAAD series so many know and love. Six years since the last update, we could be getting a CAAD series that’s finally ready to compete with other alloy super bikes.
Cannondale CAAD 14 Update: What Do We Know?
If you look at the photos posted on X.com by user @John_Doe_0774, and read some of the wildly specific details posted on Reddit. There is modernization and a return to a classic combo coming to the CAAD 14.
The most noticeable change in the leaked images is a return to traditional, high-mounted seatstays (horray!). If you were to post a black-and-white silhouette of this frame, I’m sure many folks would come back with “CAAD something,” and this update will make longtime fans very happy.
But beyond the frame, the updated CAAD 14 might get fully internal cable routing, with a bar/stem combo that looks very similar to that of the Super Six Evo. Plus, if you look closely at the seatpost, it’s almost certain to return to a round seatpost design.
Another modernization touch is a UDH derailleur hanger and (hopefully) a BSA-threaded BB. We’re saying threaded BSA bottom bracket because of the Shimano cranksets pictured and not the Cannondale Hollowgram used on the CAAD 13. In addition, we’re guessing this CAAD 14 will accommodate larger tires. How large? We’re not sure, but if it’s on trend, don’t be surprised to see clearance up to or beyond 32mm.
Rumored Builds: From Affordable to Fully Loaded
If you look at the Reddit rumor mill, you’ll read a near-complete detail of the new builds and offerings for this “CAAD 14”.
Some of the higher-end images circulating online appear to show a limited-edition build featuring a fully integrated carbon cockpit, carbon aero wheels, and a 1x SRAM Force AXS drivetrain. Though the consensus is that this particular image is AI, or at the very least, a pre-production mock-up.
More believable is a lower-cost model shown in what appears to be a legit studio photograph. That bike is rumored to feature a Shimano 105 R7100 mechanical groupset with an aluminum kit, and could come in around $2,499.
There’s also talk of a SRAM Rival AXS build near the $3,999 mark, plus a possible frameset-only option, though none of those have been visually confirmed.
Geometry Leaks / Geometry Geeks
If you’re a Geometry Geeks user (we are big fans here), you can compare and inspect all the bike geometry. GG posts legitimate geometry and avoids speculation or misleading information. When a listing for “Cannondale CAAD 14 2026” appeared on GeometryGeeks, showing a full-size range from 48 to 61cm, we looked more closely.
Comparing a size 54 CAAD14 to a size 54 CAAD13 suggests the two bikes share similar characteristics, but some changes are coming. Compared to the CAAD 13, the updated CAAD 14 might have a longer reach, with a longer seat tube (thanks to the horizontal toptube and traditional seatstays). The headtube is notably shorter, 16mm shorter than the current version.
Also, the chainstays are longer, the seattube is slightly slacker (0.4°), and the front center is 3mm shorter.
What does this mean? We’re thinking of a more versatile bike with much of the same feel as the Super Six Evo, without the price tag. It looks to be a more aggressive-looking bike (much shorter head tube) and might not be a copy-and-paste fit job from any existing CAAD 13 riders, but we’re gonna have to wait and see.
When Could This CAAD14 Launch?
As always with leaks, everything here comes with a big asterisk. We contacted Canondale for a comment, but nothing yet…
That said, Reddit chatter points toward a possible March 2026 launch. If you believe the Reddit hype and the near-product-catalog-ready photos on X, this user might be telling the truth.
