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08-05-02, 09:08 PM
well, you guys might remember my rants about a week back of not finding a shop that at least HAD the bikes i was interested in, let along have them in stock to test ride. although i wasn't able to fully demo this bike, an Alexandria, VA bike shop was nice enough to let me take it out on a spin!
it was 2003 Cannondale R3000...polished aluminum frame, full Dura-Ace, mavic ksyrium :) mmmmmmmmm
although i only had some crappy flip-flops on to compliment the recently fitted platform pedals they installed, i was able to tackle a few hills and sprints. WOW...the CAAD7 frame was awesome! although i couldn't give full effort in each pedal stroke due to the flex in my shoes, i could literally feel no wasted effort between me and the bike. felt very stable, stiff, and ready to haul some arse!
...and OMG was it light!!! haha
well, that certainly made my day :) although i probably can't afford the R3000, i'd be looking at the ultegra R2000 which seems just as tempting!
it was 2003 Cannondale R3000...polished aluminum frame, full Dura-Ace, mavic ksyrium :) mmmmmmmmm
although i only had some crappy flip-flops on to compliment the recently fitted platform pedals they installed, i was able to tackle a few hills and sprints. WOW...the CAAD7 frame was awesome! although i couldn't give full effort in each pedal stroke due to the flex in my shoes, i could literally feel no wasted effort between me and the bike. felt very stable, stiff, and ready to haul some arse!
...and OMG was it light!!! haha
well, that certainly made my day :) although i probably can't afford the R3000, i'd be looking at the ultegra R2000 which seems just as tempting!