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Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-15, 07:53 PM
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Posted By h2oxtc

A family photo of sorts ... don't think they've...

A family photo of sorts ... don't think they've all been washed and clean at the same time before. We love them like our kids, all equally. '05 Caad8 DuraAce, '06 Caad8 Athena11, '03 Caad5 105, '10...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-15, 09:32 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

New half life to my Caad5. Pacenti wheelset,...

New half life to my Caad5. Pacenti wheelset, carbon bars and new bar tape.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5792/20557908943_319d813157_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xjCE6V)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-15, 05:47 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By h2oxtc

Value is in the eye of the beholder. I paid...

Value is in the eye of the beholder. I paid $750US for a Caad9 frame and fork last year, a Womens specific model, small size, in pristine condition. Also bought a 58cm Caad8 Optimo frame & fork...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-14, 09:33 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By h2oxtc

Welcome to the world of CAAD. I'm sure that...

Welcome to the world of CAAD. I'm sure that you'll love the 10 as much as we do.

But have to ask, what's with the mis-matched bottle cages? :) And needs new pedals too.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-14, 08:40 AM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By h2oxtc

Keep in mind that US pricing is substantially...

Keep in mind that US pricing is substantially lower than what we see here north of the 49. I wouldn't pay $1800 US for it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-14, 08:41 AM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By h2oxtc

Perhaps it's because we're laz-'y' :)

Perhaps it's because we're laz-'y' :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-14, 12:18 AM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By h2oxtc

Look forward to seeing the pictures of it. Not a...

Look forward to seeing the pictures of it. Not a lot of Caad's with Campy, but I have two.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-14, 10:27 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By h2oxtc

The frame geometry is different between the two. ...

The frame geometry is different between the two. They don't really compare IMO.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-14, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By h2oxtc

Kameleon, I'm about the same size, inseam as you...

Kameleon, I'm about the same size, inseam as you and ride a 58 with a 100 stem. I could fit a 56 Caad too, but 60 would be out of the question. My recommendation would be err on the smaller frame...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-14, 10:20 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By h2oxtc

In my books if the 2010 is in great shape, then...

In my books if the 2010 is in great shape, then $650 is an excellent price. Look at the post above. $280 for a 1993 Cannondale 3.0. I'm not knocking it, it's a great bike for the vintage and looks...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-14, 09:04 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

I'm 6'-0" and ride a 58cm Caad8, but then I have...

I'm 6'-0" and ride a 58cm Caad8, but then I have longer legs and a shorter torso than a friend of mine who is the same height, with shorter legs and longer torso - he rides a 54cm. 56cm seems like...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-14, 10:52 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By h2oxtc

12.8 is crazy light. Would like to see the list...

12.8 is crazy light. Would like to see the list of components. Love all the red stuff - very nicely done. Thanks for reposting.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-14, 11:39 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

Nicely done. The bar drop look good on the bike,...

Nicely done. The bar drop look good on the bike, just way too low for my aging body!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-14, 11:36 AM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By h2oxtc

NO WAY! $700 is a killer deal! Congratulations.

NO WAY! $700 is a killer deal! Congratulations.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-14, 06:53 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By h2oxtc

Does anyone know why Cannondale kept the Caad8...

Does anyone know why Cannondale kept the Caad8 designation when they changed the frame design from the Optimo version and went to off-shore manufacturing?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-14, 05:45 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By h2oxtc

+1 on the black tape/bars/saddle Maybe red...

+1 on the black tape/bars/saddle

Maybe red colored hubs on the next wheelset?




Nice - this photo proves that older Caads don't die, they live to ride again, and again, ..
but I wished the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-14, 09:08 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

I discovered that it's tough to find matching...

I discovered that it's tough to find matching pink colors, and that it doesn't get along with other accent colors. The ZX in the tire logo for example. Did you happen to notice the pink cable...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-14, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

Finally finished the build of my wife's new to...

Finally finished the build of my wife's new to her Caad 9, Athena 11s. First ride this morning, 35 miles. She likes it -thankfully.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-14, 09:28 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

Did you color the "K" on the SL-K crank to match?...

Did you color the "K" on the SL-K crank to match? Or is that factory color?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-14, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

What a beautiful bike!

What a beautiful bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-14, 08:26 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

Thanks. I've been keeping an eye out on eBay. I...

Thanks. I've been keeping an eye out on eBay. I have a couple Caad 8's, not so crazy about the aesthetic changes with the 10's, so I'm interested in finding/building a 9, or 2. A poor mans SS.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-14, 07:16 PM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By h2oxtc

Does anyone recognize this frame? It's a Caad 9...

Does anyone recognize this frame? It's a Caad 9 from what I can tell and probably a custom team color. Any thoughts where to find one like this, in my size (58)?


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Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-14, 07:16 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

If you don't like it I'm sure there will no...

If you don't like it I'm sure there will no shortage of people who would be happy to give it a new home. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-14, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

Found the frame on eBay. Pristine condition,...

Found the frame on eBay. Pristine condition, with a price to match. Happy to find it though.

Building it up with a mix of new and used components, including Athena 11spd. The rationalization...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-14, 01:59 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

My wife's Caad 9 build in progress ... ...

My wife's Caad 9 build in progress ...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7420/13174117293_1d404e5209_z.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2703/13173978275_ba7c0181c5_n.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-14, 10:32 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

... new suit ... bike parts ... new suit ... bike...

... new suit ... bike parts ... new suit ... bike parts ... I think the bike parts should win!




And I was happy to be riding with the Ksyrium Elites! Is there anything better? (kidding)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-14, 11:13 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

I agree with qcpmsame, I'd spend the extra $350...

I agree with qcpmsame, I'd spend the extra $350 in a heartbeat for the new 2013 over the 2011. Those are both good prices considering they're CAD$. Take 20% off for US dollar equivalent.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-14, 12:40 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

Cannondale N+3 The image below is a...

Cannondale N+3

The image below is a photoshop mockup of the bike build as it's intended to be, or close to it. Found the frame on eBay, a 2010 Caad 9, for my wife. Haven't seen this particular...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-14, 12:28 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

Yes, Campagnolo has cups that fit BB30 for both...

Yes, Campagnolo has cups that fit BB30 for both PowerTorque and UltraTorque.

My dilemma re the BB was solved by what I hope was a good find on eBay. I've been eyeing the SL-K cranksets, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-14, 11:59 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

SirHustlerEsq, thanks for the reply. After...

SirHustlerEsq, thanks for the reply. After several hours of researching BB30, including I might add the tales of woe described by others who didn't fully understand BB30 before embarking on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-14, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

Asking for some help / education from my fellow...

Asking for some help / education from my fellow CAAD enthusiasts. I just found this frame on eBay and bought it for my wife. Intend to build it up with either 6800 or Athena 11spd.

Where my...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-14, 10:57 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

I have to agree as well. Was tempted to suggest...

I have to agree as well. Was tempted to suggest RED to match the FSA components, but after pondering a few minutes I decided that I would leave the cables black.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-14, 08:38 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

The pipe cutter works awesome as qcpmsame has...

The pipe cutter works awesome as qcpmsame has said on aluminum steerers. What about CF stems? Anything work better than a fine hacksaw blade?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-13, 11:45 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

And here's the bike that got it all started - I...

And here's the bike that got it all started - I couldn't believe how stiff the frame was. Compared to my previous bikes it felt like a rocket.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-13, 11:41 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

Another oldie but a beauty. It's an '06 Caad8...

Another oldie but a beauty. It's an '06 Caad8 Optimo. Nothing original other than the frame and fork. Picked it up on ebay - the frame was in immaculate condition. I have it built up with 11spd...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-13, 09:59 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

The second of 3 Caad's I've owned. A 2005 Caad 8...

The second of 3 Caad's I've owned. A 2005 Caad 8 Optimo. Not quite as racy as some of the new Caad 10's, but she's mine!


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8401/8713239094_2e35750846_c.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-13, 11:33 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

It's nice to see all these beautiful new Caad's. ...

It's nice to see all these beautiful new Caad's. But where have all the older beauty's gone?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-13, 12:34 AM
Replies: 10,411
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Posted By h2oxtc

I own a Caad 8 Optimo and have ridden a Caad 10. ...

I own a Caad 8 Optimo and have ridden a Caad 10. I can't imagine putting racks on either. I'd sooner buy a $50 CL bike for riding to the grocery store than risk damaging "my baby". Just my opinion.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-13, 11:32 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

I'm going to guess that neither will live up to...

I'm going to guess that neither will live up to your expectation after riding the CAAD10. Why not buy another 10?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-13, 11:29 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

No problem with the 12-30. Put the same on my...

No problem with the 12-30. Put the same on my wife's bike this summer and it shifts flawlessly.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-13, 07:37 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

Someone "gave" it to you? The paint scheme/color...

Someone "gave" it to you? The paint scheme/color will likely determine the year. I have two, both 2005. A blue R5000 and a matte black R1000 recently rebuilt with Campy Athena. Great bikes!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-13, 11:24 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

Awesome photo. Is it a Caad 8 or 9?

Awesome photo. Is it a Caad 8 or 9?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-13, 07:51 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

Gorgeous bike! Even if it is white. :)

Gorgeous bike! Even if it is white. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-13, 07:43 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

I'm 6'-0" and ride a Caad 58cm. Fits like a...

I'm 6'-0" and ride a Caad 58cm. Fits like a glove.

EDIT: Recommend having a GURU Dynamic bike fit. Well worth the few dollars.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-13, 08:33 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

I haven't seen a Caad in that color before. ...

I haven't seen a Caad in that color before. looks like it's been well cared for. Almost too nice of a bike to be a commuter though.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-13, 10:29 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8401/8713239094_2e35...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8401/8713239094_2e35750846_c.jpg

Upgrades to the Caad8 ... SL-K Seatpost and Stem, FSA WingPro Compact Handlebar, and Kysrium Elite Wheels.

I'm lovin' this bike ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 09:46 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

That's a Noooooooooooooo! for me too. It's...

That's a Noooooooooooooo! for me too. It's already a beautiful bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-13, 10:44 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

schgr.cube GREAT photos. I've taken dozens of...

schgr.cube GREAT photos. I've taken dozens of photos of my bikes and keep comparing them to what I see on this forum. I want to blame it on the camera, but I don't think that would be fair.

Did...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-13, 10:31 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

+1 Would like to see larger photos of the...

+1

Would like to see larger photos of the Caad8
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-13, 10:38 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,342,005
Posted By h2oxtc

That's so funny - I ride the same bike and have...

That's so funny - I ride the same bike and have the same helmet. Love all things Cannondale.
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