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Old 07-13-11, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by BS87
But geometry aside, same frame material?
Yes and no. Both are aluminum, but the CAAD10 uses 6069 alloy while the 8 uses 6061. The change to 6069 allows for weight savings in the CAAD10. If you can feel the difference between the two, you may be the most sensitive cyclist in the world.
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