Super stiff affordable sprinter bike wanted - CAAD9?
06-20-07, 10:41 AM
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I got a chance to ride one as well, even though the bike was too small(It was the right size, but they didn't have the extended seat mast) I could tell it was WAY stiffer than my Giant. It's kind of what convinced me that I need a stiffer bike.
06-20-07, 12:35 PM
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If you can, get a frame with the SI proprietary cranks. This will take the bike out of affordable range, and I know you're not psyched about ebay, but oh my god I have this on a CAAD 6 and it's so friggin stiff. I love Cannondales.
06-20-07, 12:40 PM
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According to a March 2006 bottom bracket torsion and lateral bending stiffness test in Velonews the CAAD 9 came out damn stiff but not lightest.
https://www.cervelo.com/reviews/Flexi...%20Muscles.pdf
https://www.cervelo.com/reviews/Flexi...%20Muscles.pdf
06-20-07, 01:03 PM
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Really great article, velopismo.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by velopismo
According to a March 2006 bottom bracket torsion and lateral bending stiffness test in Velonews the CAAD 9 came out damn stiff but not lightest.
https://www.cervelo.com/reviews/Flexi...%20Muscles.pdf
https://www.cervelo.com/reviews/Flexi...%20Muscles.pdf
06-20-07, 02:40 PM
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that article just makes me want a CAAD9 even more now...
06-20-07, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by pinky
CAAD 9 w/SI bb should hopefully being seeing light for 2008...
Damn you ... are you gonna make me change my purchase plans?!?
How reliable is this info?
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06-21-07, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Compressed
Specialized E5 S Works is another option.
I'm a sprinter and love this frame, super quick and stiff and amazingly stable.
I'm a sprinter and love this frame, super quick and stiff and amazingly stable.
06-21-07, 05:12 PM
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Anyone heard anything about the 06 Bianchi Di Luca aluminum frame?
