madfx

Need price and info on a 2005 cannondale r700, currently I am riding a 2007 specialized allez, base model that I put a complete 105 drivetrain on, like it a lot .

Came across this cannondale r700, bought new in 05, ridden 6 times could not have been much, it looks showroom new. I rode it, felt great and fit great. Thing is I was not looking for a bike, price was 850.00 and after week of haggling I can buy for 450.00 here are the specs of the cannondale. Would this be a worthy upgrade? Better frame? I ride for excersise and enjoyment about 2500 miles per yr.

Frame CAAD7 Optimo
Fork Slice Ultra
Rear Shock N/A
Rims Shimano WH-R550
Hubs Shimano WH-R550
Spokes Shimano WH-R550
Tires Hutchinson Top Speed foldable, 700 x 23c
Pedals N/A
Crank TruVatiV Elita SL, 39/53
Chain Shimano 9-speed
Rear Cogs SRAM PG-950, 12-26
Bottom Bracket TruVatiV ISIS GigaPipe SL
Front Derailleur Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra
Shifters Shimano 105
Handlebars FSA RD-300 Anatomic
Stem Cannondale 3-D Forged
Headset FSA Alloy integrated
Brakeset Cannondale Theta
Brakelevers Shimano 105
Saddle Selle Royal Viper
Seat Post Cannondale Carbon
Colors Saffron Metallic (gloss) (ORG).

I would most likely swap my wheel set, compact 105 crank set and 105 front and rear breaks.

madfx

nathan84318

looks exactly like my bike ,color and all, minus the upgrades, for 450 id say its worth, but im a it biased.

roccobike

The price is about right. It's a CAAD7 frame, it would probably perform better if you plan on racing. I'm not sure it's an upgrade if you want a frame that's a little more comfortable on long rides. If you've got the space and the coin, keep both bikes.

nathan84318

the CAAD is plenty comfortable, i've done a couple of centuries on it and it was plenty fine.

lechat

You'd be hard pressed to find anything close to it for the $. I have a Caad7 and the ride is surprisingly smooth. Don't feel a big difference between it and my carbon Roubaix. The roads i ride are generally good though.