A Cannondale CAAD10 uses a 12x100 mm front thru-axle at the front (12 mm x 100 mm, front). The dimensions, how to confirm it on your frame, and how it compares to the neighbouring standards.
Updated 05 September 2026.
What thru-axle does a Cannondale CAAD10 use?
The axle fitment standard on a Cannondale CAAD10, and how to pick the right part.
| Frame | Cannondale CAAD10 |
|---|---|
| Front thru-axle | 12x100 mm front thru-axle (12 mm x 100 mm, front) |
| Axle diameter | 12 mm axle |
| Thread pitch | commonly M12 x 1.5, though 1.0 and 1.75 are also used depending on the fork |
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The Cannondale CAAD10 uses a IS42 integrated upper headset (integrated, 42 mm), a 27.2 mm class seatpost, a 12x100 mm front thru-axle at the front (12 mm x 100 mm, front) and a 31.8 mm band front derailleur.
An aluminium frame may have a round seat tube rather than a braze-on tab, so a clamp front derailleur can be needed; check the tube. The bottom bracket is covered on its own page.
SOURCES: BikeRadar, Road bike axle standards: the complete guide · Modern Bike, How To Measure Bicycle Thru-Axles · Park Tool, Standardized Headset Identification System (SHIS)
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What thru-axle does a Cannondale CAAD10 use?
A Cannondale CAAD10 uses a 12x100 mm front thru-axle at the front (12 mm x 100 mm, front).