1996 Specialized A1 Sport vs. 2016 Cannondale CAAD12 Disc
08-21-15, 09:28 AM
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1996 Specialized A1 Sport vs. 2016 Cannondale CAAD12 Disc
See thread title.
My cousin wants to give me his A1 Sport that has been in a barn for 10 years or so, but it's only a size or two too small. My other option is a new CAAD12 Disc with Ultegra from my shop.
Thoughts? Plan on rec fitness rides and maybe some brevets. Should I test ride them back to back? Price is not a factor.
My cousin wants to give me his A1 Sport that has been in a barn for 10 years or so, but it's only a size or two too small. My other option is a new CAAD12 Disc with Ultegra from my shop.
Thoughts? Plan on rec fitness rides and maybe some brevets. Should I test ride them back to back? Price is not a factor.
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For the win? Go with the one that's two sizes too small, install 130mm stem, stretch and ride everyday.
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Why is a CAAD with disc brake the only option to the Specialized? If money is no object, why not other options?
Do you get your choice of frame sizes if you go with the CAAD?
Is the Specialized one or two sizes too small? You can usually get a frame that's one size too small to fit by changing parts, but two sizes too small, is just plain too small, regardless of price.
Proper fit is everything. If you can only get the proper fit if you go with the new CAAD, then by all means go CAAD. If the Specialized is only one size too small, and you can get it to fit properly, then go with the A1.
Do you get your choice of frame sizes if you go with the CAAD?
Is the Specialized one or two sizes too small? You can usually get a frame that's one size too small to fit by changing parts, but two sizes too small, is just plain too small, regardless of price.
Proper fit is everything. If you can only get the proper fit if you go with the new CAAD, then by all means go CAAD. If the Specialized is only one size too small, and you can get it to fit properly, then go with the A1.
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I'm confused... which one should I go with??
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Free, is a very good price!
Do you have any kind of wheels you can throw on the A1 to ride it?
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Do you have any kind of wheels you can throw on the A1 to ride it?
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I don't get it, or you're changing the story. In your first post you wrote that your cousin wanted to give you the Specialized. Later on, you wrote that you would not be able to test ride it until after you buy it, and get some wheels. Which is it,you have to buy it from your cousin, or he's giving it to you for free? If he's going to sell it to you, it would only be fair that he puts a set of wheels on it, so you can test drive it.
He might be able to give it to you without a test drive, since it would be free, but if he expects you to pay for it, he should allow you a test drive. And if you have to buy it, and buy wheels for it, the price better be $100 or less, because a set of wheels and tires is going to cost you at least $150-$200 (if you buy inexpensive used wheels, and new inexpensive tires). Without seeing it, knowing that the bike is going to need a cassette, wheels, tires, tubes, rim strips, and a complete service ($75-$150 labor), I'd have to say the value as it sits is $100 TOPS, IF THE FRAME AND PAINT ARE IN GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITON.
He might be able to give it to you without a test drive, since it would be free, but if he expects you to pay for it, he should allow you a test drive. And if you have to buy it, and buy wheels for it, the price better be $100 or less, because a set of wheels and tires is going to cost you at least $150-$200 (if you buy inexpensive used wheels, and new inexpensive tires). Without seeing it, knowing that the bike is going to need a cassette, wheels, tires, tubes, rim strips, and a complete service ($75-$150 labor), I'd have to say the value as it sits is $100 TOPS, IF THE FRAME AND PAINT ARE IN GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITON.
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I don't get it, or you're changing the story. In your first post you wrote that your cousin wanted to give you the Specialized. Later on, you wrote that you would not be able to test ride it until after you buy it, and get some wheels. Which is it,you have to buy it from your cousin, or he's giving it to you for free? If he's going to sell it to you, it would only be fair that he puts a set of wheels on it, so you can test drive it.
He might be able to give it to you without a test drive, since it would be free, but if he expects you to pay for it, he should allow you a test drive. And if you have to buy it, and buy wheels for it, the price better be $100 or less, because a set of wheels and tires is going to cost you at least $150-$200 (if you buy inexpensive used wheels, and new inexpensive tires). Without seeing it, knowing that the bike is going to need a cassette, wheels, tires, tubes, rim strips, and a complete service ($75-$150 labor), I'd have to say the value as it sits is $100 TOPS, IF THE FRAME AND PAINT ARE IN GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITON.
He might be able to give it to you without a test drive, since it would be free, but if he expects you to pay for it, he should allow you a test drive. And if you have to buy it, and buy wheels for it, the price better be $100 or less, because a set of wheels and tires is going to cost you at least $150-$200 (if you buy inexpensive used wheels, and new inexpensive tires). Without seeing it, knowing that the bike is going to need a cassette, wheels, tires, tubes, rim strips, and a complete service ($75-$150 labor), I'd have to say the value as it sits is $100 TOPS, IF THE FRAME AND PAINT ARE IN GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITON.
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That sounds like a great trade! I got a flat on my first ride with the Domane today so I don't feel comfortable riding it any more, I will definitely be more comfortable on a small CAAD.
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