My CAAD7 build is complete! (with pics!)
02-27-06, 10:16 PM
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My CAAD7 build is complete! (with pics!)
Well, I haven't said much about this build, but here goes:
2003 Caad7 r2000 frame, full carbon slice fork(incl. dropouts), bonty race lite bars,campy chorus hiddenset, truvativ team stem, Campy Mirage ergos, cannondale brakeset, thomson elite seatpost, tioga spider saddle, Mirage FD, Veloce 9sp RD, mirage 12-23 cassette, truvativ rouleur 50/36 compact crankset w/gigapipe BB, look keo classic pedals, wipperman connex chain, Xero lite XR-1 wheelset, Conti attack/force tires, soon to be collector's item Supergo.com bartape,campy cables&housing, cannondale G10 bottle cages
This project came together over the last 3 months. Built from the ground up with parts from:
3 different LBS's
Nashbar.com
Supergo.com
Ebay.com
Probikekit.com
REI.com
My main objective was to build a lighter bike(than my 19.5# allez comp CR-MO) for fast group rides and the occasional road race.
Bathroom scale weighed out to right around 17#.
Only one carbon fiber part on the entire bike(fork)
Pretty much everything else as light weight alloy as I could find on my budget
Probably will not get to ride it until Wed (forecast high of 50!!)
2003 Caad7 r2000 frame, full carbon slice fork(incl. dropouts), bonty race lite bars,campy chorus hiddenset, truvativ team stem, Campy Mirage ergos, cannondale brakeset, thomson elite seatpost, tioga spider saddle, Mirage FD, Veloce 9sp RD, mirage 12-23 cassette, truvativ rouleur 50/36 compact crankset w/gigapipe BB, look keo classic pedals, wipperman connex chain, Xero lite XR-1 wheelset, Conti attack/force tires, soon to be collector's item Supergo.com bartape,campy cables&housing, cannondale G10 bottle cages
This project came together over the last 3 months. Built from the ground up with parts from:
3 different LBS's
Nashbar.com
Supergo.com
Ebay.com
Probikekit.com
REI.com
My main objective was to build a lighter bike(than my 19.5# allez comp CR-MO) for fast group rides and the occasional road race.
Bathroom scale weighed out to right around 17#.
Only one carbon fiber part on the entire bike(fork)
Pretty much everything else as light weight alloy as I could find on my budget
Probably will not get to ride it until Wed (forecast high of 50!!)
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02-27-06, 10:24 PM
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Nice looking bike, I've never seen that paint scheme of R2000 before. It's very orange! I think you need some orange tortilla chips and salsa to go with it.
Saddle angle? Looks pointed up a bit, but if it agrees with your butt, whatever works.
Saddle angle? Looks pointed up a bit, but if it agrees with your butt, whatever works.
02-27-06, 10:27 PM
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It is a 2003 frame
https://www.cannondale.com/bikes/03/c...del-3RR2D.html
I haven't ridden it yet, so no fit adjustments have been made yet.
I think it's very NASCAR-like, wouldn't you say?
https://www.cannondale.com/bikes/03/c...del-3RR2D.html
I haven't ridden it yet, so no fit adjustments have been made yet.
I think it's very NASCAR-like, wouldn't you say?
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02-27-06, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by PenguinDeD
That. is. beautiful.
Seriously sexy looking bike!
On a side note, how do those attack/force tires ride?
Seriously sexy looking bike!
On a side note, how do those attack/force tires ride?
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02-27-06, 10:29 PM
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Now I know where my $100 went...
If you want more orange, I've seen orange bottle cages somewhere, I think they were traditional aluminum alloy anodized in some way.
If you want more orange, I've seen orange bottle cages somewhere, I think they were traditional aluminum alloy anodized in some way.
02-27-06, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by thewalrus
Now I know where my $100 went...
and another 500 on top of that!
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02-27-06, 10:33 PM
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hey, how is that tioga spyder saddle, i was thinking of getting one, and was hoping to be the first to have one, but you beat me to it! 
02-27-06, 10:34 PM
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Very unique color scheme nicely pulled together from the bar tape to the tires. Looks like you had a lot of fun. Congratulations! Now with that being said, what is the saddle all about? Is that comfortable?
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02-27-06, 10:35 PM
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I gotta give props to EdZ for his recommendation on the Xero wheels
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02-27-06, 10:36 PM
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otherwise, awesome ride, love the orange theme. Enjoy! ( i doubt that won't be that hard )
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02-27-06, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by .:Jimbo:.
hey, how is that tioga spyder saddle, i was thinking of getting one, and was hoping to be the first to have one, but you beat me to it!
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02-27-06, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Digi
Looks sweet! I have the Truvativ Rouleur too... :-)
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02-27-06, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by thewalrus
Now I know where my $100 went...
If you want more orange, I've seen orange bottle cages somewhere, I think they were traditional aluminum alloy anodized in some way.
If you want more orange, I've seen orange bottle cages somewhere, I think they were traditional aluminum alloy anodized in some way.
I went with the silver cages for 2 reasons
1. I wanted to incorporate some silver throughout the bike to compliment the crankset
2. I got them for nothing, along with the look pedals (REI gift card , bonus from work!
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02-27-06, 10:59 PM
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Love the color scheme!
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02-27-06, 11:03 PM
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Of course, now I have to buy all new kit!
Most of what I have is blue to go with the Allez
Most of what I have is blue to go with the Allez
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02-27-06, 11:06 PM
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I was riding in prospect park the other day and saw a guy with the same bike, but with color matched rims AND hubs.
Your bike is still pretty sweet though....
Your bike is still pretty sweet though....
02-27-06, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by acathi_cyclist
I was riding in prospect park the other day and saw a guy with the same bike, but with color matched rims AND hubs.
Your bike is still pretty sweet though....
Your bike is still pretty sweet though....
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02-27-06, 11:45 PM
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Good job on the build! That certainly is a differnt and unique saddle.
Kudos! It looks like a serious Racing Machine
Kudos! It looks like a serious Racing Machine
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02-28-06, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by dekalbSTEEL
It is a 2003 frame
https://www.cannondale.com/bikes/03/c...del-3RR2D.html
I haven't ridden it yet, so no fit adjustments have been made yet.
I think it's very NASCAR-like, wouldn't you say?
https://www.cannondale.com/bikes/03/c...del-3RR2D.html
I haven't ridden it yet, so no fit adjustments have been made yet.
I think it's very NASCAR-like, wouldn't you say?
Nice bike, really like the yellow tape. Nice touch, the saddle in the same color of yellow would be sweet.
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02-28-06, 10:57 AM
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Very very well put together ride there man. Not a huge 'Dale fan, but I like what you've done with that one. Dreaming of the day I can put together the cash for a campy group of my own.
