Originally Posted by Infinitedreams

I want to drink the kool aid!

I test rode the CAAD 105 and the Rival a few weeks ago and was going to make the plunge but it was right after Memorial Day and I missed some sales that some of the LBS were doing so I've held off waiting and wondering if LBS's will have special for the 4th of July.

Does anyone know if LBS usually do sales/discounts on the 4th of July? If not my holding off could be in vain..

Most importantly what's the status on the frames strength? Any cracking? I'm 215 lbs (Could stand to lose 25lbs) and wondering if the are any issues with the frame breaking.