sorry about the delay, here are a couple of pics i have from the first day. the one with low saddle is when i first got it and the other is when i got back from my first ride. so far put about 50km on it getting used to riding. fallen off 20+ times getting used to cleats lol going to need new bar tape soon (what colour you reckon would suit this frame best?)
i've cleaned up as much as i can, took me about 4 hours to really get the chain reasonably gunk free with toothbrush and degreaser. anyway, cleaned up cassette/chain last night as well as i could (don't have the chain break/freewheel removal tool or would have just soaked it in diesel), used some car wax on the frame and it's looking pretty awesome! will have to take some 'after' pics of it later to put up.
any ideas on any future modifications/improvements to keep in mind? i'm guessing at some point try replace the derailleur back to dura-ace when/if can get one at a really good price but still happy with the 105 for now. also not too happy with the left shifter but it works.
no display of what gear it's in like my mountain bike, i find myself looking down a bit which is probably dangerous is this normal on road bikes? i'm sure i'll get used to it anyway.
below's the specs i've been provided from previous owner, though my first road bike so can't really tell what condition it's all in. all i can say is it feels so nice to ride very stable at high speeds (well, for me high speed is 50-60kph at the moment) and climbs so effortlessly. also feels very light but then again, my reference point is my mountain bike. don't have a scale for this, caad cult members how heavy do you reckon this would be?
2001 Cannondale 3000si
Dura ace 9 speed shifters
Dura ace brakes
Dura ace cranks 53/39
Dura ace cassette 12-27
Dura ace front derailleur
105 rear derailleur
Slice Carbon fork
Easton bars
Dura ace rear hub laced to a Mavic open pro rim
Ultegra Front wheel with Mavic CXP33 rim
Tyres Continental GP4000 and Maxis Refuse
Ultegra PD-6610 pedals
CAAD5 Frame
