Joined: Jul 2009
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Bikes: 1986 KHS Fiero, 1989 Trek 950, 1990 Trek 7000, 1991 Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo, 1992 Trek 1400, 1997 Cannondale CAD2 R300, 1998 Cannondale CAD2 R200, 2002 Marin San Rafael, 2006 Cannondale CAAD8 R1000, 2010 Performance Access XCL9R
After a series of 15, 19 and 23 mile rides, I was invited to ride with a faster group. Sadly, I knew my Old Friend was not geared for that crowd. The CAAD8 was called on for that ride. It was 30 miles. I know my Old Friend could do it. But I wouldn't have been able to keep up... I've seen 28 on this bike, and 42 on the trainer. But with the newer bike, I hit almost 39.
No worries. The CAAD8 is fun. But beats the hell out of me for it. Giving some serious thought to dropping the compact crankset in favor of regular 52 or 53 big ring...