raatty

I had done about 500km after buying the bike. Then the BB issue happened. The LBS just re-greased the bottom bracket. since then, i have put on another 500 - 750km and its been fine. If i wasn't selling the bike to get the Ultegra, i would probably be asking them to strip and re-grease every 3-4 months as i have read a lot of forums regarding the issue. If this happens with the new bike, i am going to research getting the BB replaced with a Chris King PF30, or an SRAM BB30, or something else, as it seems the FSA BB30 has issues. I really would not want to think that all CAAD10's have this issue so maybe i was a tad unlucky. Although the re-grease seems to be fine. I am not a techie regarding bikes and only started cycling in Feb. I hope that yours gets sorted out without any issues.

longbeachgary

Here is the new 2013 CAAD10 Black INC that I bought.. Local shop had it for a good price so I had them order one for me. First ride today and the bike is SMOOTH. While shifting with the DI2 is great, the best benefit that I see from electronic shifting is that I no longer need to worry about trim - the front derailure does it automatically.

macca33

Great looking rig there Gary - the matte black finish looks fantastic.

cheers

Kimdurain

I may not be the best judge on this since I have problems to distingush very small color differences but for me it looks like it's the same shade of black. However the texture differs - probably since it's a different material. So this may cause the difference look depending on where the light is coming from (also on my photos).

longbeachgary

Thank you.

Clanier

That new ultegra looks soooo good. I was thinking about making the switch to Sram but I love the feel of Shimano equipment, so smooth and those new groups, even the Ultegra really arent that much heavier...and a light crankset paired with it would be great I believe.

THSdrummer

Just delicious. I keep an eye on Ebay for a 2012 black/white frame, but this new frame is something fierce. I might start a savings fund just to try to pick one of these up when the 2015s come out (I enjoy discounts). I wish I could trade in my 2012 CAAD 3... The new Ultegra looks great as well. The hoods look like they're comfortable. I'm just not a fan of the way 6700 feels on the hoods. I do want to try SRAM, but the 6800 looks amazing.

The red accents looks much better here. I was skeptical at first, but I do like them - and I usually don't like accents like that. Good work.

If you decide you want a 10 speed, just PM me. I'll send you my 6700 for your 6800

dk2ck

Does anyone's LBS have the white/blue/red 2014 CAAD 3 Ultegra in stock yet? I've been looking around for one with no luck. I called a few local shops and they aren't too sure when they'll get their stock in...does anyone have other info?

This is the color:

daven66

This is my first road bike, been on my first ride this morning after learning to use spd pedals on a car park.
Still making lots of little adjustments to seat and bars, my seatpost looks quite high but it feels ok.
Most importantly the bike is fantastic and new ultegra is quiet and precise and needs little effort. I keep lifting bike up i cant believe
how light it is :-)

mrtrinh

Your lbs should be able to order it for you through cannondale. Takes about a week or two

prankster

Took my bike to OKC for business trip. Had a chance to ride the local route. There were more hills than I thought.

I know, I know. It is a non-drive side picture.

dk2ck

It turns out that Cannondale won't have these in a 48 cm until December 23rd. Being short sucks sometimes.

ADSW

My newly built CAAD 5 with Rival / Force groupset and Rail 52 wheels by November.

longbeachgary

very nice.

lazybeans

Yes. I've got the same problem here. Lots of great clearances on new 2013 bicycles I can't fit in and nice used bikes prices on craigslist. I can go one size higher and find there's lots of bikes I can suddenly buy but I don't feel natural on it. Better not to tempt myself and end up selling it later.

THSdrummer

I'm curious how on your impression of the Rail 52. I'd also like a long term review in the future, if you don't mind.

I'm looking at a set of aluminum clincher wheels for training, but the Rail by November is a tempting aero carbon option, although a bit out of my price range right now.

zrossiter

I am building up a caad8 cross bike this weekend. Matte black frame, full rival group (carbon force crank), aksium wheels for the moment, black seatpost/stem (undecided).

I am thinking red bar tape, red cabling and red/black seat....I will post pics once its done

seymour1910

looking forward to it, dont just take pics of the finished product, document it as you go. It will be fun to watch it come together. I think Nagrom was the last person that documented his as he was building it, then gave us a final shot. Very interesting.

I would love to strip down my CAAD7 and build it with a full Rival group but lack the funding for it right now so I'll live through you

zrossiter

Yea will do. It will be a (hopefully) quick build this friday night at my friends shop. I have the wheels/group from a past build. The frame I got for a good deal, all I need really is seat/post, stem, bars, cables, and tires. My road bike is an optimo in the same matte black. I keep saying my next bike will be some bright color but these things just keep falling into place haha

I got a carbon quick frame (matte black again) for free, as well that will get built up. I have an older steel (Franklin) frame that I need to rebuild too...these will be projects to get done before spring, waiting to find some deals on CL or ebay once winter hits

raatty

sold my 2013 CAAD10 105 Black/RAW yesterday. Went to the Specialized store today and was seriously tempted to walk out with a 2014 Allez elite Ultegra. Quickly slapped myself upside the head then drove to the Cannondale dealer and put a 75% deposit on a 2014 CAAD10 Ultegra in Black. Will be with me in 2 weeks hopefully. am now looking for 2 black bottle cages to go with the bike and my Camelbak big chills (may get elite black cages). I hope that i can tell the difference between the 105 v ultra, the F'iz:k Arrione v Prologo saddle, the Mavic wheels v Shimano RS10. fast forward 14 days please!!

dudemanppl

Why did you go from a CAAD 10 to a CAAD 10...

zrossiter

yea from 105 to ultegra. I would have either sold the group and bought a new one, sold the frame and bought a new one, or sold nothing and done nothing. Probably the last one, though not as fun

seymour1910

but he went from 105 to the new 6800 Ultegra. I can't wait to see it, even though there is one already posted.

Anyone get the '14 10-4 yet? That's the bike I want to see.

Whizzer283

I gave up trying to get the BB30 bottom bracket to stop creaking on my 2012 CAAD 10 5. Every time I took it back to the shop, the creaking would return within 50-100 miles. After 4 tries, I went to a different Cannondale dealer. They turned me on to a C Bear ceramic bearing shim that converts the BB30 to Shimano, which also required upgrading to a Shimano 105 crank/gear ring. Its been about 400 miles and no creaking. If you have a creaky BB30 that won't stop creaking, I recommend this solution.

ericssonboi

If anyone is thinking about letting go a 50cm CAAD; let me know.. difficult to find one in this size..