Poor mans bike? compared to what? Di2 serotta? super record colnago?

not really a poor mans bike.. you see the caad in crits on the regular.

by the time I add wheels my bike will be worth more than my car.

heh.. bad comparison.. I bought the car new and have been driving it for 11 years. but still... my point is it's not a poor mans bike. most of us have several thousads into our bikes even after initial bike purchase.

btw, am I like the only person on here with a RED caad9-4? I couldn't for the life of me find BBQ anywhere!!!!