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Old 03-08-11 | 04:49 PM
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From: BF Heaven

Bikes: 2009 Cannondale CAAD9-?

Originally Posted by runningDoc
People just started aftermarket modifying the hell out of their CAADS with top flight groupsets, wheels, and components anyway.
Yep. I'm one of those "people". Last item to complete my CAAD9 was a wheelset.
I came damn close to "settling" for a set of wheels that met my weight requirements,
but didn't pack the visual punch that I've trying to incorporate into my build.
I figured if I went pretty much all the way on everything else,
why "settle" one one of the most noticeable parts: The Wheelset.
She'll be done tomorrow. The wheelset is on order.
Here is what she'll have on her up until now:

Upgrades so far...
-Ultegra SL Double Crank w/
-Dura Ace 7800 Chainrings
-Dura Ace 7800 Bottom Bracket
-Dura Ace 7800 Shifters
-Dura Ace 7800 Front Derailleur
-Dura Ace 7800 Rear Derailleur
-Dura Ace 7801 Chain
-Ultegra 6600 Cassette
-Dura Ace 7900 Pedals
-Ultralight CNC Brakes
-SwissStop GHP2 (Green) Brake Pads

Cockpit:
-Bontrager XXX Race Lite OS Stem
-FSA K-Wing Compact 44cm
-Fizik MicroTex Tape & Gel
-Fizik Aliante w/Carbon Rails
-Fizik Cyrano Seatpost (Carbon)

Wheels:
-Continental Grand Prix 4000S Tires
-Continental Race Lite Tubes

Incoming...
-Wheelset Soul S2.0

OEM Parts left on bike...
-CXP22/C3 Hub Wheelset

Accessories:
-Radbot 1000 Tail Light
-ViewPoint Flare 5 Headlight
-Camelbak Podium Ice Bottles
-Arundel Mandible Bottle Cages

Once the wheelset is on, I'm looking at her being in the 15.65lb range.
For the money I put into her, that might not be light enough for some folks,
but I built her to be a high speed cruiser with the stiffness to get-up-and-go when called upon.
I think the new wheelset will definitely tie everything together and
allow me to get the most out of all the other upgrades I have into it.

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