Originally Posted by
Jughed
CAAD 14 is on the shelves...
Three versions, starting at $2500-resonable, up to $7500-insane.
I typically love CAAD's - I like aluminum frames just fine...
But this bike is a bit chunky weight wise. Base model weighs in about 3/4# heavier than my (when stock) similarly equipped Emonda ALR 5. The mid range model comes in at $4k, still has alloy wheels and weighs +/- the same as the Emonda - which is 2k less. The frame on the CAAD is 1/3# heavier in the same size.
The CAAD 1 - $7500. No paint to save weight. 1x drivetrain - I assume for Crit racing and to save some weight - still weighs in at 17.5#.
All three have the same frame/same materials. $7500 for an aluminum bike is a bit nutty IMHO.
Some context is in order.
1- the Emonda ALR doesnt even exist now. It was killed off late last year. So comparing the CAAD14 to a bike that isnt even being produced still is a little silly.
2- the Emonda ALR is limited to 28mm tires.
3- the Emonda ALR 5 is $2499.99 msrp.
4- the Emonda ARL 5 has(had) 105 2x12 MECHANICAL shifting.
Meanwhile, the
CAAD14 3 that uses 105 2x12 MECHANICAL shifting costs $2499 msrp.
So its the same price as the Emonda ALR 5 was, when the Emonda ALR 5 existed. Additionally, the CAAD14 can handle 32mm tires
Additionally, the CAAD14 frame reportedly weighs 150g more than the Emonda ALR 5 when fully built in the 105 2x12 spec. I mean yeah that is more, but really now. 20.22# vs 20.5# is an absurd thing to focus on when the bike has a 105 drivetrain, stock aluminum wheels, and OEM tires.
For some reason, you were comparing your discontinued Trek Emonda ALR 5 to the CAAD14 2, which is the one that costs $4000.
That one runs a SRAM WIRELESS drivetrain and a wheelset that is significantly lighter and nicer than the stock wheelset on an Emonda ALR 5.