Originally Posted by
jamesdak
I put a lot of stupid money into the Cannondale to get it that light. Like buying a couple of $80 bottle cages to drop the final two ounces to get it under 16 lbs. Wound up with a light bike that isn't as fast as the 7 lb heavier Softride or as comfortable.
I think we sometimes make mistakes. I even remember a CAAD5 with spingergy revx wheels and duraace that I have riden back many years ago stiff but not as comfy as my peugeot 708. It was fast bike but not the most comfortable.