Finally saved enough to get the Caad10 off Layawy But???
11-09-13, 09:06 PM
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Finally saved enough to get the Caad10 off Layawy But???
Hello, I posted earlier wanting some help picking out a new bike because I'm spending more than I should so I want to make a good decision. I started with the entry level Carbon offerings from Trek, Specialized, Scott, Felt, etc... but found that many reviews say the low end Carbon bikes have quite a bit more flex or give under power and me being a big guy with powerful legs might find that to be a negative so I kept searching and found the 2013 Caad10 Black Inc on clearance for $2,300 (down from $4,100) it has an aluminum frame that weighs in at 1150 grams, Ultegra Wheels, Ultegra Brakes, FSA Light Carbon Crank, and Di2 Shifting. I rode the Supersix Evo 5 and the Caad10 back to back and like the ride of the Caaad10 a bit more so that should be the deciding factor, right? Even a salesman at a competing shop said the price was a no brainer for what I'm getting but I still find myself thinking about a Carbon bike with lesser components, lesser ride quality, but a flashy paint job??? I'm going to pick up the Caad10 on Monday but would like anyone to chime in with some advice and/opinions please! Thanks!
Here's a pic from my test ride, and yes I know the stem needs to be flipped, they also swapped the wheels for a set of Ultegra's from another Caad10 they had, size 60cm.
Here's a pic from my test ride, and yes I know the stem needs to be flipped, they also swapped the wheels for a set of Ultegra's from another Caad10 they had, size 60cm.
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11-09-13, 09:22 PM
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As a Cannondale fan myself, I would say keep this bike. The CAAD10 is really hard to beat and you did get a great deal on the bike. If a flashy paint job was what you wanted they make more than the black inc CAAD10.
11-09-13, 11:03 PM
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That bike is "on sale" at my Trek LBS for $2999. I'm not a Trek guy, but this particular LBS really dumps the prices when the new stuff comes in.
Begs the question, how the f--- did you score that for $2300? That's $500 less than prices for comparable USED rides on eBay.
Was that ride a double return on a triple discount special? If it's legit brand new, test ride mileage only, that price is sketchy crazy bonkers.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't that model run ~$2000 to $2200 on the Trek credit line for dealers? They'll make more in margin selling a pair of shoes, two last-season jerseys, and four bottle cages than they'll see on the ROI on that CAAD10. And it's not like that ride isn't in demand. Fishy.
Begs the question, how the f--- did you score that for $2300? That's $500 less than prices for comparable USED rides on eBay.
Was that ride a double return on a triple discount special? If it's legit brand new, test ride mileage only, that price is sketchy crazy bonkers.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't that model run ~$2000 to $2200 on the Trek credit line for dealers? They'll make more in margin selling a pair of shoes, two last-season jerseys, and four bottle cages than they'll see on the ROI on that CAAD10. And it's not like that ride isn't in demand. Fishy.
11-09-13, 11:10 PM
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It's a steal. You better make sure the bike is still going to be there on Monday if you want it....it's not going to last long at that price.
11-10-13, 05:46 AM
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Take this as you will:
Everyone I know, myself included, who has bought a bike because it was a great deal has ended up not happy with the purchase.
Everyone I know, myself included, who has bought a bike that they went gaga over it has ended up happy with it, even if they paid too much.
All that means is if you get a great deal on something you love, it is all good, but loving the great deal is not the same as loving the bike.
Major Caveat: I know several riders who have no emotional attachment to their bike, so none of what I said applies if you are in that camp.
Everyone I know, myself included, who has bought a bike because it was a great deal has ended up not happy with the purchase.
Everyone I know, myself included, who has bought a bike that they went gaga over it has ended up happy with it, even if they paid too much.
All that means is if you get a great deal on something you love, it is all good, but loving the great deal is not the same as loving the bike.
Major Caveat: I know several riders who have no emotional attachment to their bike, so none of what I said applies if you are in that camp.
11-10-13, 05:55 AM
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That bike is "on sale" at my Trek LBS for $2999. I'm not a Trek guy, but this particular LBS really dumps the prices when the new stuff comes in.
Begs the question, how the f--- did you score that for $2300? That's $500 less than prices for comparable USED rides on eBay.
Was that ride a double return on a triple discount special? If it's legit brand new, test ride mileage only, that price is sketchy crazy bonkers.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't that model run ~$2000 to $2200 on the Trek credit line for dealers? They'll make more in margin selling a pair of shoes, two last-season jerseys, and four bottle cages than they'll see on the ROI on that CAAD10. And it's not like that ride isn't in demand. Fishy.
Begs the question, how the f--- did you score that for $2300? That's $500 less than prices for comparable USED rides on eBay.
Was that ride a double return on a triple discount special? If it's legit brand new, test ride mileage only, that price is sketchy crazy bonkers.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't that model run ~$2000 to $2200 on the Trek credit line for dealers? They'll make more in margin selling a pair of shoes, two last-season jerseys, and four bottle cages than they'll see on the ROI on that CAAD10. And it's not like that ride isn't in demand. Fishy.
P.S. TREK? Its' a Cannondale?
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11-10-13, 05:57 AM
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11-10-13, 06:13 AM
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Take this as you will:
Everyone I know, myself included, who has bought a bike because it was a great deal has ended up not happy with the purchase.
Everyone I know, myself included, who has bought a bike that they went gaga over it has ended up happy with it, even if they paid too much.
All that means is if you get a great deal on something you love, it is all good, but loving the great deal is not the same as loving the bike.
Major Caveat: I know several riders who have no emotional attachment to their bike, so none of what I said applies if you are in that camp.
Everyone I know, myself included, who has bought a bike because it was a great deal has ended up not happy with the purchase.
Everyone I know, myself included, who has bought a bike that they went gaga over it has ended up happy with it, even if they paid too much.
All that means is if you get a great deal on something you love, it is all good, but loving the great deal is not the same as loving the bike.
Major Caveat: I know several riders who have no emotional attachment to their bike, so none of what I said applies if you are in that camp.
11-10-13, 06:36 AM
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Take this as you will:
Everyone I know, myself included, who has bought a bike because it was a great deal has ended up not happy with the purchase.
Everyone I know, myself included, who has bought a bike that they went gaga over it has ended up happy with it, even if they paid too much.
All that means is if you get a great deal on something you love, it is all good, but loving the great deal is not the same as loving the bike.
Major Caveat: I know several riders who have no emotional attachment to their bike, so none of what I said applies if you are in that camp.
Everyone I know, myself included, who has bought a bike because it was a great deal has ended up not happy with the purchase.
Everyone I know, myself included, who has bought a bike that they went gaga over it has ended up happy with it, even if they paid too much.
All that means is if you get a great deal on something you love, it is all good, but loving the great deal is not the same as loving the bike.
Major Caveat: I know several riders who have no emotional attachment to their bike, so none of what I said applies if you are in that camp.
Your post only omitted the following: "Let's go Tonto. Our work here is done."*
*Just so I am not accused of Rand Paulian type plagiarism, I should say this quotation comes from "The Lone Ranger" television program, ca 1952.
11-10-13, 08:08 AM
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Flip the stem, loose the dork disc and you might have a nice bike.
11-10-13, 11:20 AM
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I'm not stateside now, but in Cincinnati and Lexington, KY, that's a $3000 retail bike, minimum. If I were you, I'd spend $9,200, buy them all, sell them on eBay for BINs of $2700, and make the easiest $1600 you'll ever make in your life!!!
Sweet bike, sweet deal, hope you enjoy it, dude!!
11-10-13, 11:41 AM
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Ironically, I bought a 'spensive CARBON bike painted to look like aluminum! 
Good score, OP. Ride that baby hard.
Good score, OP. Ride that baby hard.
11-10-13, 11:50 AM
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Take this as you will:
Everyone I know, myself included, who has bought a bike because it was a great deal has ended up not happy with the purchase.
Everyone I know, myself included, who has bought a bike that they went gaga over it has ended up happy with it, even if they paid too much.
All that means is if you get a great deal on something you love, it is all good, but loving the great deal is not the same as loving the bike.
Major Caveat: I know several riders who have no emotional attachment to their bike, so none of what I said applies if you are in that camp.
Everyone I know, myself included, who has bought a bike because it was a great deal has ended up not happy with the purchase.
Everyone I know, myself included, who has bought a bike that they went gaga over it has ended up happy with it, even if they paid too much.
All that means is if you get a great deal on something you love, it is all good, but loving the great deal is not the same as loving the bike.
Major Caveat: I know several riders who have no emotional attachment to their bike, so none of what I said applies if you are in that camp.
Probably the best post I have seen in any thread for months! Well said
11-10-13, 12:36 PM
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Didn't we go through this last month? I blame this on a bad case of internet-itis. Despite having ridden the CAAD10 and actually preferred it, the perception that carbon must be better remains! I just passed up a screaming club deal on a new carbon frame as I honestly wasn't convinced that it would be a better bike than my CAAD10.
Get it, ride it. You'll forget about the SS evo5 pretty quickly.
Get it, ride it. You'll forget about the SS evo5 pretty quickly.
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That's a great deal on a great bike. Looks like we are doing the opposite with the wheels - mine came with the Ultegra and I swapped them out for the Elites (all of my other bikes have the Elites and for me IMHO they ride better than the Ultegras).
11-10-13, 03:49 PM
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Thanks for the replies, I liked the look of the Ultegra wheelset and was told by more than one person that the Shimano wheels have better bearings? I plan to find a set of black carbon clinchers to give it that stealthy look sometime in the near future so either set would get me by til then. I feel better about my purchase now and will post back when I get her home, Thanks!
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Op you da man! Nice bike,more so Great price!
11-10-13, 04:52 PM
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Looks like youre looking for reasons to get a carbon bike. If thats the case just buy the supersix with lower components. Its going to bug you to the point where you wont enjoy your caad10. I on the other hand chose the caad10 over the supersix. my intention was buying the supersix until I test rode the caad10. The extra savings went to wheels 
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Looks like youre looking for reasons to get a carbon bike. If thats the case just buy the supersix with lower components. Its going to bug you to the point where you wont enjoy your caad10. I on the other hand chose the caad10 over the supersix. my intention was buying the supersix until I test rode the caad10. The extra savings went to wheels .
.I saw this frameset for $575CAD, & passed when I found out it was female specific. I actually prefer this color o er the males version.
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I agree with RollCNY. If the bike is something you will keep for the rest of your life and you will love it like a person, get exactly what you want and feel no shame in getting the pretty bike, even if it doesn't make sense financially.
I think the new Supersix bikes are grotesque and that CAAD10 Black looks better.
I think the new Supersix bikes are grotesque and that CAAD10 Black looks better.