Originally Posted by
kabex
Now, regarding the CAAD IMO the value is at the ~1800 price 10-4 with Rival, which gives you a Force carbon crank and SRAM brakes(probably apex?). Of course, this bumps you into entry level carbon but those are all crap really.
I wouldn't say entry level carbon is all crap. Some aren't special because they're just the outer weave, but many have the mid or high modulus as well for reinforcement so you get a lighter, stiffer (where wanted), and better frame. Did carbon frames from 5 years ago suck?