Thread: CAAD, Optimo?
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Old 07-15-25 | 05:03 PM
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JP888
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Bikes: 80' Trek 760; 81' Gios Torino; 95' Moteni Merckx Corsa; 2005 Bianchi Liquigas FG; 80 Colnago Super; 92' Breezer Lightning; 16' Ritchey Logic; 81 Lemond Zurich; 15' Ridley Fenix; others.

I bought a R800 Optimo super cheap

Granted even though cheap, I did a lot of work on this bike. Including new Kysrium wheels, Michelin tires, bar/stem, cables and such, but kept the Ultegra triple drivetrain.

I've owned many many bikes, steel, carbon, aluminum and titanium. Wholly crap, I put this frame up with some of the best I've ridden ( as an all-around). Granted, in my 60's I don't ride hard anymore, this frame rides smooth, light with great handling.

If you can get one with some upgrades and don't mind not having bragging rights, I highly recommend finding one to add to your collection. I may try to find a CAAD 10 in the future.

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