Hey,


I am currently looking for a job, and decided to commute to work up to 15 miles each way.


Just purchased my first real bike Wooo hooo!!! Cannondale Quick 4. Great geometry, relaxed position, carbon fork and cannondale shock absorbing technology is pretty decent!

http://www.cannondale.com/2013/bikes...ick-sl/quick-4


Downsides are:

Cheap components
Not a very aerodynamic position (but I am getting Ergo Grips for lower body positioning)
24 spoke wheels

I already have nice shimano pedals (dual) - I swear I noticed the difference when I replaced cheap cannondale stock pedals. Pedaling action is just smoother now. Have anyone else noticed?

I also have nice Shwalne Marathon supremes


Anyone here uses Quick 4 as a commuter? Do you like it? How is it holding up?? Do you like it?

I was thinking of upgrading the components down the road. Prob Shimano deore crankset, 9 speed TX cassette, deore xt rear derailer and deore front. Also deore shifters. (Have no idea how much it will cost me, but I want to try as do it myself.

Was wondering if Quick series frame (made in china btw. Not even Taiwan ) is worth putting all of those upgrades on? Or should I just get bad boy 5 or 1 year or so down the road. (On all the money I will save from bike commuting )

Thanks

Can't wait to join you!!