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Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-14, 01:46 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

Which will be wild considering major Garmin...

Which will be wild considering major Garmin sponsors have just started to product more products in blue to match the argyle armada's colors. I.e. see POC's Garminum Blue and Castelli's Drive Blue...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-14, 11:04 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

You're not alone. I skimmed over the picture and...

You're not alone. I skimmed over the picture and then looked back and thought, "well, that's awkward."

The bike looks great though. Interesting find with the Teflon tape. I've thought about...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-14, 11:07 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

I sorta want to call the local C-Dale dealers to...

I sorta want to call the local C-Dale dealers to see if they are getting the new CAADs in stock. Shame, I know, but most of the local Cannondale dealers are some of my least favorite shops. I wish...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-14, 07:48 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

No MSRP included on the website? The CAAD10...

No MSRP included on the website?

The CAAD10 3 includes a Hollowgram now! And they kept the stealth option for another year. Two promising features. I've been looking into a mountain bike, but I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-14, 08:05 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

jtwilson: I believe I follow the gentleman you're...

jtwilson: I believe I follow the gentleman you're talking about on Instagram. He does wonderful work. At first I was upset you'd sell the uberCAAD, but now that I know what it's for, I respect your...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-14, 04:43 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

+1 Or you could buy a Hollowgram standard...

+1

Or you could buy a Hollowgram standard crankset and swap between the two if you travel to hillier or flatter areas for riding.

It shouldn't cost anything to swap. The CAAD10s are offered in...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-14, 10:55 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

I thought I read that Cannondale is phasing out...

I thought I read that Cannondale is phasing out rim brakes on the CAADX and maybe Synapse lines. You can still get rim brakes on CAAD10s and their carbon fiber race bikes. Are they bringing back the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-14, 09:03 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

I hadn't even looked through that entire article....

I hadn't even looked through that entire article. That townie Synapse looks incredible! I might have just found my next bike. It screams class and commuter style, but I still feel like I could rock...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-14, 09:59 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

This might be the first blue bike I like the...

This might be the first blue bike I like the looks of.

2015 Cannondale CAAD10 Gets Disc Brakes, Synapse Carbon Lineup Grows & More...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-14, 10:33 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

Yes, please to a track CAAD10! The CAADX would be...

Yes, please to a track CAAD10! The CAADX would be a better addition to my stable, but I'd really like to get myself a track bike.... not sure why.... Maybe because they are generally cheaper.


...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-14, 08:02 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

I don't ride them often. I definitely don't want...

I don't ride them often. I definitely don't want to lay down the CAAD if I can help it. I've only done one gravel descent. it was short, but steep. I don't really have much desire to do that...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-14, 03:07 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

I've considered one.... There are miles and miles...

I've considered one.... There are miles and miles of gravel around my college town. I've grinded a bit on my CAAD10, but I'd really prefer something more relaxed for that. In that regard, I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-14, 02:59 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

Guys.... I finally caved.... I took my...

Guys.... I finally caved....


I took my CAAD10 onto the grass and through the mud. Although the mud got me back real quick (I spun out. I simply had no traction with my tires).


I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-14, 08:30 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

I wouldn't mind doing the same thing! I think I...

I wouldn't mind doing the same thing! I think I deserve a good commuter since I commute to work now :) (and keep my CAAD10 for training).

It reminds me of the Belgium flag colors, which is...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-14, 08:12 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

I went new for my first bike (CAAD10). I didn't...

I went new for my first bike (CAAD10). I didn't want to mess around with sizing myself to the bike and tuning things for the first year. Now I do most all of my mechanical work.

If I had been in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-14, 10:44 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

I can't help but feel that Bikebug and Ribble are...

I can't help but feel that Bikebug and Ribble are the two best online retailers to purchase smoking deals on Shimano. I've gotten some smoking deals on Ribble for Assos, and they do have great prices...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-14, 08:56 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

I do not leave it out there. I didn't think the...

I do not leave it out there. I didn't think the old manager would allow me to lock it up inside, so I never rode it. The new manager is pretty relaxed, so he lets me keep it inside. I have a secret...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-14, 08:44 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

Thank you! The colourway has grown on me...

Thank you! The colourway has grown on me tremendously. I originally was hoping they'd have the black/white one, but I almost prefer this one now. I still would like to have a black CAAD though....
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-14, 11:53 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

A $700 complete CAAD10! Wow! I'd buy 2 at that...

A $700 complete CAAD10! Wow! I'd buy 2 at that price. :thumb:

My CAAD10 is my most reliable bike that I own, and since I have wanted to start commuting to work by bike and a managerial change so...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-14, 06:27 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

Wow. That is done correctly. I, just like you,...

Wow. That is done correctly. I, just like you, wasn't to big of a fan of this colorway before I saw this, but this is masterfully done. Now I sorta want one....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-14, 11:03 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

The $900 for the SiSL2 crank just sounds...

The $900 for the SiSL2 crank just sounds ludicrous. Yes, they are sexy, but not that sexy. It's a shame how much it costs to run a Hollowgram power meter too.... I know cycling is expensive, but I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-14, 02:48 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

Well done. That was the color scheme I was hoping...

Well done. That was the color scheme I was hoping for when purchasing my CAAD10, but all they had left was the white/red. I'm thinking about taking mine to a few Merckx style TTs this summer just to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-14, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

I'm going to open a can of worms here, but I'm...

I'm going to open a can of worms here, but I'm anxious.

When do the new models typically get released? As far as telling the public what will be offered the following year.

These rumors of a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-14, 09:23 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

My, oh my. That's a beaut. If it had a white...

My, oh my. That's a beaut. If it had a white saddle and bartape, it'd look like it's about to murder the spring classics.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-14, 09:21 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

Wow. Every bike on this page is ridiculously nice...

Wow. Every bike on this page is ridiculously nice and extremely well built. More photos! More photos!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-14, 08:17 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

Wow. I love it. I want to find an old C-Dale...

Wow. I love it.

I want to find an old C-Dale with downtube shifters to use a commuter bike so stinkin' bad. That frame color is lovely as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-14, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

One big method I would suggest to improve ride...

One big method I would suggest to improve ride quality, is move to a more supple tire. Pretty much any tire you select will be more supple than a Gatorskin. Then again, if you want that flat...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-14, 08:07 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

That looks like it could smash. That...

That looks like it could smash.

That neighborhood looks real nice too. I bet riding on that road feels like butter.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-14, 08:10 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

You've hidden that frame from our view?! Shame on...

You've hidden that frame from our view?! Shame on you! Joking. Very nice CAAD10. There are some things I'd tweak definitely, but it is your bike - not mine. You don't get to see Rotor cranks on CAADs...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-14, 09:19 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

I've just set up my bike trainer in front of a...

I've just set up my bike trainer in front of a mirror to measure leg angle and what not, and made minor adjustments during/after rides. I haven't paid for a fitting just yet. One, because the roadies...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-14, 09:53 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

Sorry to hear about your crash, chaser97. I wish...

Sorry to hear about your crash, chaser97. I wish you the best in healing!

Regarding the size down, I'd say it would be doable. I supposedly have the legs for a 56, but the torso for a 54, but to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-14, 01:59 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

I sure hope they don't dumb down the CAAD10, but...

I sure hope they don't dumb down the CAAD10, but I could see it be a viable business solution. If I catch wind of that, I might have to purchase another CAAD10 just for safe keeping and a spare.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-14, 07:22 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

The brushed aluminum has grown on me for sure....

The brushed aluminum has grown on me for sure. Beautiful bike. The bike would be a tad faster if the blue accents were red* :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-14, 07:03 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

Very nice. I looked into Flo wheels for quite...

Very nice. I looked into Flo wheels for quite sometime. I'm still riding stock Mavic Aksium wheels and tires. I'm looking at a Pacenti SL23 build from PSIMET.

I do think the 6800 crank looks...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-14, 06:18 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

It seems we are all to similar. I'd like to...

It seems we are all to similar. I'd like to upgrade my 6700 to 6800 or Campy for improved hood ergonomics, but I honestly should just log a solid summer before I drop $500+ cash to switch groupsets....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-14, 05:40 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

That's the exact power meter I want. If...

That's the exact power meter I want.

If Quarqs dropped in price, I'd highly consider them, otherwise I want the above.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-14, 09:06 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

Recently cleaned up my bike. Finally committed to...

Recently cleaned up my bike. Finally committed to the shower method.

367578

It's no wonder I'm still single. :roflmao2:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-14, 09:35 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

I really like the 6800 crank. Good work. I'd...

I really like the 6800 crank. Good work.

I'd be curious to hear your impressions of the Stages PM over the Quarq. Someday when I get a PM, I'm not sure what to do. I'd have to switch cranksets to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-14, 11:48 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

I'm 5' 10" with about an 1" off of your inseam...

I'm 5' 10" with about an 1" off of your inseam length. I ride a 54 and have even considered going down to a 52 (although I'd have to endure every LBS telling me that wouldn't work). I ride with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-14, 05:45 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

Hmmm, well, I'd make the call based on which...

Hmmm, well, I'd make the call based on which shifters/drivetrain you prefer. SRAM isn't a platform I've used before, but I understand the shifting mechanisms are different. I want to try SRAM, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-14, 02:54 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

Upgraded tires (not wheels, correct?) might be...

Upgraded tires (not wheels, correct?) might be worth a bit more. Upgraded saddle doesn't add much value unless it is a carbon fiber rail saddle, which is typically more expensive. In the event the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-14, 08:45 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

Much appreciation! It was almost a year to date...

Much appreciation! It was almost a year to date when I rode with a friend and then joined my first group ride and took my first pull. That happened on my birthday last year. It was such a great...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-14, 08:15 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

Oh boy. I wanted to post pictures, but my pics...

Oh boy. I wanted to post pictures, but my pics don't compare with that beauty above.

Had the opportunity to ride again. It's been 2 months since I've ridden outside (and between those 2 months I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-14, 06:29 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

Agreed with Team Sarcasm. White housing and black...

Agreed with Team Sarcasm. White housing and black tape/saddle or like it is now.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-14, 08:31 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

People who steal bikes have no souls. It's a...

People who steal bikes have no souls. It's a proven fact cyclists have souls. It's true some can be a-holes, but if they saddle-up, they have a soul. Best of luck to Cannondale. Have bike thieves...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-14, 06:30 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

I like the simple 2 tones of the frame, with a...

I like the simple 2 tones of the frame, with a contrasting fork. I really hope this colourway design finds its way to road CAAD10 models. Perhaps not in green. I could see it done really well with...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-14, 09:47 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

Woah. I want that black/blue frame. I enjoy a...

Woah. I want that black/blue frame. I enjoy a good aqua blue. If I had to pick a favorite color, I'd pick aqua blue. Not as classy as black/white or black/black IMHO, but I'd still ride it - if, of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-14, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

This colourway is growing on me. Subtle. I feel...

This colourway is growing on me. Subtle. I feel like Batman would ride that bike with the stem slammed and deep carbon wheels.

I don't plan on going to a CF bike. Maybe, but for now, I'd rather...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-14, 04:01 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

I agree. The 2012 black/white is possibly my...

I agree. The 2012 black/white is possibly my favorite colourway overall. The style was subtle. Today's CAADs have more decals, so I'm not sure they'd look as good in black/white as that 2012. I would...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-14, 03:45 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,193
Posted By THSdrummer

I think it'd look real, real good. I know a...

I think it'd look real, real good. I know a member on here rides a black CAAD10, with a silver Thomson stem and seatpost. I'd like to see it with blacked out components and a set of silver shifters...
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