Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 169
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From: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Bikes: KHS Solo One (2003), Cannondale 29er (2007), Giant Iguana (2001), Cannondale SystemSix (2007, race set-up), Gitane Sprint (trainer), Cannondale CAAD 8 back-up, Cyclocross 2005 (105/Ult), Cannondale Ironman TT 2006
The frame size might be okay for you. It sounds like a good price. Go to a lbs and get on a Cannondale in 52cm. The geometry has not changed that much. The CAAD 4 is a good frame, and, barring past crashes, should last a while. I often see them at crits. Realize the ride is going to be rather stiff. I owned a CAAD 5 and now have a CAAD 8 if this helps at all in considering my input.