Originally Posted by
megalowmatt
Does anybody know the history of the caad 8? I recently bought one and was wondering with the popularity of the caad 9/10 why Cannondale is still producing the 8. (not that I'm complaining - I really like the bike). I thought I had read somewhere that it was "reintroduced" but maybe I'm mistaken.
Did you buy a new Caad 8 or an old one?
The Pre-Caad 9 Caad 8s (Prior to 2007, I believe) were awesome race frames. The Six-13 was based off that Caad 8.
The new (2010 and newer IIRC) Caad 8's are entry level rides with a more relaxed geometry.