Originally Posted by
noobpone
yes the CAAD 7 has a stiff frame. I am a clyde, at 6'4 always will be even with 5% body fat. I find that the transfer of power on my r700 is quite efficient especially for getting up hills. Even when I am standing and pedaling I don't notive the bottom bracket flexing at all.
You must have some good muscle mass or bone density. I'm 6'5" and 185 lbs with 12% body fat.