Originally Posted by
Jughed
I agree. Alloy is supposed to be, or probably should be, a cheaper option than CF bikes. The Canyon Ultimate has models with similar specs, similar prices - CF frame, 1.5#'s +/- lighter at the same price points.
C'dale is asking over $500 more than Trek was for the aluminum frameset - and the C'dale is heavier. (and you can get leftover Emonda ALR frames right now for around $400, but thats a different story)
The CAAD14 1 weighs the same as my 2025 Scott Foil RC10, yet my bike is aero shaped, absorbs vibration better since it's carbon, has a 2x drive train, and retailed for $6600 (I got it for $5048). I really don't know what Cannondale is trying to do other than sucker its most diehard fanboys.