jaster1mereel

Thanks to the advice from this forum I thought I would post my new ride (well old!)

I am currently recovering from major surgery 3 weeks ago and also under going chemotherapy so it'll be 6 months until I can start training properly again but the ride around the block was the sweetest I have ever experienced

Cannondale R4000 with red, white and blue custom finish 54cm
Cannondale Slice Carbon fork
Mavic Ksyruim Elite (black finish) wheelset
Vittoria Open Corsa Evo - KS tyres
Shimano Ultegra 9 speed STI, 53/39 cranks, chain and rear sproket 12/25
Shimano Tiagra Front and Rear derailers
Shimano 105 Spdl pedals
Unknown Brakes but I think they are Tiagra
Selle Italia Flite Gel Seat (also got an aspide thrown in)

Overall I am very happy with the price I paid, going to upgrade the Tiagra components to Ultegra or Dura ace in the next few months

Thanks Bike forums for the advice

geneman

Fantastic bike!
Is that a quill stem?

Best of luck with your recovery.


Mark

jaster1mereel

Thanks Mark

I have a very unhealthy lust for C'Dales, ever since Cipo and the SAECO team made them cool I guess. I am an Aussie but couldn't resist the Stars and Stripes finish (little like our flag as well).

It is a quill stem, this is CAAD4 which I have been told was the last Cannondale bike with the quill setup, CAAD5 was the same frame with the new style (mountain bike ) stem setup. It is actually a BIANCHI branded stem. Not sure of its origin but it does have the 4 allen key bolts at the front which allows changing/swapping the bars without unwrapping that tape.

This bike will be playing a big part in my recovery I hope.

CardiacKid

That is a great looking bike. Keep us advised of your progress. We are rooting for you.

baj32161

very very sweet...I love those C'dales too

jsharr

Awesome looking ride. Get well and ride it.

Zen Existence

I've always been a sucker for Cannondales; congrats on it. Best of luck on a speedy recovery.