Originally Posted by SpeshulEd
(Post 18764843)
Because Cannondale puts a flat spacer under the tall spacer so you can slam your stem if you choose.
Then chop the steerer off so you don't have 4" of death ready to slam your sternum next time you crash. And if you're using the SI compression assembly, it specifically says not to in the owners manual. https://speshuled.smugmug.com/Bikes/.../spacers-L.jpg |
Originally Posted by SpeshulEd
(Post 18764843)
Because Cannondale puts a flat spacer under the tall spacer so you can slam your stem if you choose.
Then chop the steerer off so you don't have 4" of death ready to slam your sternum next time you crash. And if you're using the SI compression assembly, it specifically says not to in the owners manual. https://speshuled.smugmug.com/Bikes/.../spacers-L.jpg |
With the SI compression assembly, the bottom expand out as you tighten the bolt. If these are expanding out into spacers and not into the stem, err underneath the stem rather, the last thing I'd want to do is crank out 1100 watts while holding onto them.
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Upgraded to a full 6800 groupset and hollowgram crank. I got a deal on all the parts and did the work myself. Took it to a reputable shop to check over my work afterwards. The shifter cables needed more tension but I had set it up well over all.
The bike is an absolute joy to ride, smooth as glass. This bike is with me for a long time to come. http://www.bumnah.com/caad/6800c9-02.jpg |
Picked up my CAAD12 Ultegra today. The black/gray color looks awesome compared to the website. It also came with a C2 Handlebar but it was spec'd as a C3 on the web. I'm good with that! 15.6 lbs as is on the picture. :thumb:
http://s6.postimg.org/5fgv3u32p/image3.jpg http://s6.postimg.org/ntre7tfdd/image4_1.jpg |
Now that all the CAAD9s are 6 or more years old, how's the durability been for everyone?
I ask because Cannondale's paperwork with the bike hinted at it being a 2 year kind of frame. And, it's AL, and one can grab the seat stays and flex them in and out by hand. Theoretically such flexing is destroying the AL, as there is no amount which AL can flex without damage. As lightweight as it is, I imagine there is flex on the road too. I remember way back when that it was said that the CAAD9 was one of the few frames to survive the EFBe test. It is not, however, currently listed in the EFBe database. |
I just grabbed a 2009 caad9 off of craigslist for 300$...I don't think the owner rode it more than once. I'll post a pic once I get the dork disk off.
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Just picked up a 2013 CAAD10-5. Always admired these frames, and it makes a great stablemate to my endurance frame Lynskey.
Cleaned and tweaked a little, but still needs a fi'zi:k Antares, SpeedAy Zeros, and I'm going to drop the bars another inch and cut the steer tube (installing a spare cane creek 40 I've got). https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7450/2...8050047d_c.jpgA little cleaned up by silversx80, on Flickr |
Originally Posted by blart
(Post 18788517)
I just grabbed a 2009 caad9 off of craigslist for 300$...I don't think the owner rode it more than once. I'll post a pic once I get the dork disk off.
what color is it? ------ as for the durability question, I believe the caad9 is better built than the caad10 or 12's. The frames are 200-300 grams heavier on the caad9, and I think this is accounted for in thicker tubes, which is good. At the races this week, one guy had a caad12. his chain came off, and something happened that caused him to sit on his toptube. his ass put a pretty significant dent in the top tube, to the point where the frame would need replacing. the latest caad tubings have been known to dent, and I don't believe this was an issue with the caad9. |
Originally Posted by ARPRINCE
(Post 18787119)
Picked up my CAAD12 Ultegra today. The black/gray color looks awesome compared to the website. It also came with a C2 Handlebar but it was spec'd as a C3 on the web. I'm good with that! 15.6 lbs as is on the picture. :thumb:
http://s6.postimg.org/5fgv3u32p/image3.jpg http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/a...pstlamaqe6.jpg |
Hello to all CAAD owners,
I am thinking of getting a CAAD12 105, but I have one question that I have found an answer to. I see all of the CAAD 12's have a 25.4mm seatpost. My question is this, if I were interested in changing it, are 25.4mm seatposts made? If so what are some that are made? Or should i even be concerned with this? Thanks, RH |
Originally Posted by therh
(Post 18805195)
My question is this, if I were interested in changing it, are 25.4mm seatposts made? If so what are some that are made? Or should i even be concerned with this?
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Well, I think that is all I need to know. :D
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56cm CAAD 10, Ultegra, Williams 31 Wheels (25mm Conti's mounted), Power2Max Crank, Zipp Post, 40mm Ergonova Bar/120 ARX II Stem. Sets up really nice fit wise. From the first ride this bike has exceeded my expectations. Very stable & handles hard accelerations really well. Ride quality is better than I expected coming from carbon frames. http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=524153 |
Originally Posted by therh
(Post 18805195)
Hello to all CAAD owners,
I am thinking of getting a CAAD12 105, but I have one question that I have found an answer to. I see all of the CAAD 12's have a 25.4mm seatpost. My question is this, if I were interested in changing it, are 25.4mm seatposts made? If so what are some that are made? Or should i even be concerned with this? Thanks, RH Then buy the enve post. |
Originally Posted by therh
(Post 18805195)
Hello to all CAAD owners,
I am thinking of getting a CAAD12 105, but I have one question that I have found an answer to. I see all of the CAAD 12's have a 25.4mm seatpost. My question is this, if I were interested in changing it, are 25.4mm seatposts made? If so what are some that are made? Or should i even be concerned with this? Thanks, RH |
Originally Posted by Wested
(Post 18805952)
I got a new 25.4 Thomson post off eBay for about $70. I can't stand the adjustment screws on the proprietary Cannondale post, and you can't go wrong with Thomson's.
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What FSA chainrings are on the CAAD12 105?
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Originally Posted by therh
(Post 18806157)
What is wrong with the screws? As for Thomson, I am with, their stuff really is built like a tank.
Also the FSA chainrings are 52/36. |
Hi everybody,
I want to buy a caad12 but i m a little bit confused about sizing. I m 185cm tall and 86cm inside leg should i buy 56 cm or 58 cm |
Originally Posted by inspector34
(Post 18807246)
Hi everybody,
I want to buy a caad12 but i m a little bit confused about sizing. I m 185cm tall and 86cm inside leg should i buy 56 cm or 58 cm |
Anyone else have a CAAD 12?
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Long time lurker but never bothered to register. Got my Caad12 for a month now, first foray into aluminium and have to say that I'm very impressed! Bought a 105 model, stripped it and put my other groupset instead. Currently around 6.9kg/15.2lbs
Sram Red22 Groupset SiSL2 Crankset 53/39 Spidering Speedplay Pedals Thomson 25.4 Seatpost Thomson x4 stem *not pictured Tune Speedneedle Superstar components Volta hubs on Pacenti SL23 rims Zipp Skewers Challenge Strada Bianca 30c tyres http://www.pedalroom.com/p/cannondal...12-28723_2.jpg |
Originally Posted by Shroom72
(Post 18812937)
Long time lurker but never bothered to register. Got my Caad12 for a month now, first foray into aluminium and have to say that I'm very impressed! Bought a 105 model, stripped it and put my other groupset instead. Currently around 6.9kg
Sram Red22 Groupset SiSL2 Crankset 53/39 Spidering Speedplay Pedals Thomson 25.4 Seatpost Thomson x4 stem *not pictured Tune Speedneedle Superstar components Volta hubs on Pacenti SL23 rims Zipp Skewers Challenge Strada Bianca 30c tyres http://www.pedalroom.com/p/cannondal...12-28723_2.jpg Impressive that those 30C tires fit into the frame! |
Originally Posted by Shroom72
(Post 18812937)
Thomson 25.4 Seatpost
Tune Speedneedle |
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