Originally Posted by
zjrog
I do appreciate the unexpected legwork! I have a 98 CAD2 R200, but believe them to be substantially different animals. This bike was originally a 2x7 with downtube shifters, but my wife wanted STI and 3x7. It is a 56cm model that is at the bottom side of my comfort level.. The CAAD8 I'm told, is a 58cm. My son is picking it up today, and I won't get my hands on it till this weekend. Thanks again !!!
You will notice a significant difference in ride quality. Those CAD2s were relatively harsh. Cannondale frames with Optimo tubing — CAAD7, 8, and 9 were all the same tubes with changes to dropouts and tube shapes — smooth things out quite a bit.I loved my 2004 CAAD7; I’d probably still have it if not for a cracked rear dropout (C’dale replaced the frame under warranty with a CAAD10).