I am looking to get a solid start in road cycling, and am wondering if a cannondale '03 R800 is the bike for it. I would be using this bike for centuries, as well as local rides. Its got just about full 105, which I think would be the best drivetrain for me (I'm 16, and don't plan to keep this bike forever. The quality/price ratio is about where I want it for now). Here is a description of it:
http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/03/c...del-3RR8T.html
The particular bike I am looking at has a Thomson seat post, Bontrager race lite stem, and Profile F-19Tri bars. It also comes with Ultegra PD-R600 pedals. The bike's frame is 63cm, and I can't find one around here to test ride (I am 6'4" and weigh 165lbs).
Assuming fitting isn't an issue, what do you think of this bike? Anything I should be warned against? I have heard good things about the CAAD frames, making this look like a steal to me.
Thanks for the help.