Originally Posted by
the sci guy
it IS a 2001 Cannondale R1000. So, yeah it’s one of those I think…
A lot of the internet talk of CAAD durability was for later model CAADs, beginning with the CAAD7. Most of the concern were about the thinnest of the top & downtube.
Regardless, the stays are not as thin and 'minor' damage is not a concern. Try tapping on the tubes and you'll hear the difference in thickness compared to the downtube.