New Road Bike
10-25-08, 03:34 PM
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New Road Bike
Well I did it I went to the store this morning and put a deposit down on a new road bike. I decided to go with the cannondale caad9 7 BBQ black. A lot of people said get the bike you fall in love with and this was the bike for me. No pictures right now but as soon as i get it they will be posted.
10-25-08, 04:03 PM
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Sweet, and congrats! Feels great, doesn't it? 
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10-25-08, 04:06 PM
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yeah i'm pumped, i was driving with my wife with eyes closed. (she was driving) and she said your day dreaming about riding your bike aren't you. i certainly was.
it actually inspired me enough to take my old bike out and attempt my first metric century tomorrow. I think it should not be a problem, it is a supported ride with rest stops and all the help I could ask for. I think it is also a great way to meet people from a local bike club and hook up with some other riders.
it actually inspired me enough to take my old bike out and attempt my first metric century tomorrow. I think it should not be a problem, it is a supported ride with rest stops and all the help I could ask for. I think it is also a great way to meet people from a local bike club and hook up with some other riders.
10-25-08, 04:20 PM
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You are going to love the 9. It's the bike I would get if I was headed out of the door to get a new roadie.
Now you won't need a new bike for years. Every time you get the urge for a new one, just upgrade the group and you're good to go. It's an excellent frame.
Now you won't need a new bike for years. Every time you get the urge for a new one, just upgrade the group and you're good to go. It's an excellent frame.
10-25-08, 04:36 PM
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10-25-08, 06:48 PM
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sweet looking bike. Looks fast just sitting there.
12-03-08, 03:47 PM
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well unfortunately it looks like my bike will not be here until mid january
12-03-08, 04:10 PM
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I even asked to upgrade to the caad9 6 and the same wait would apply, my guy is gonna call his cannondale rep and see if he can twist his arm to get it by christmas
12-03-08, 05:45 PM
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drats!
I hope the time passes quickly. I don't recall, how did the metric go?
I hope the time passes quickly. I don't recall, how did the metric go?
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no problems, it went well. I am going to do another on the "truck" that i'm riding now.
12-03-08, 08:49 PM
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Arg, waiting for bike stuff is bad enough, but waiting on that beauty would try the patience of a monk, lol.
The Caad 9 is a great bike, so it is worth waiting for, but oh the torture of it all.
The Caad 9 is a great bike, so it is worth waiting for, but oh the torture of it all.
12-10-08, 03:15 PM
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THE WAIT IS OVER, I got my bike this afternoon. When my wife gets home I will post the porn.
12-10-08, 04:36 PM
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Good choice. I think that the Cannondale Alum bikes are great for clydes. I have an older one which I love.
12-10-08, 04:36 PM
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