Originally Posted by
Leinster
I'm leaning the furthest away from 1. Not only would it be the most expensive option, but also since Cannondale don't offer a frame-only CAAD 10, I'd be picking up a stripped frame on ebay/CL not knowing what's been done with it.
Cannondale does in fact offer a frame only option.
I got my caad 10 frames set on eBay for 650 shipped, brand new, in a sought after colorway, with warranty and a 350 dollar whisky brand fork. You really just have to keep an eye out.
Edit: oh, and don't be afraid of getting burned on ebay. With feedback, buyer protection, PayPal intervention, credit card charge backs, etc, the buyer always has an out.