Originally Posted by sidepocket
Chrimson: Nice bike. I forgot they made CAAD8's in red. How is the ride on that thing? Does it feel rough? Does it soak up any vibrations from the road?
I really do wish I could tell you, but I just got her today through FedEx. I took her for a quick spin around the block with some medieval fit adjustments, but it was like 35º out and pouring out rain. When I took the frame out for a jot at my LBS three weeks ago it was amazing and did absorb bumps pretty well, but I also come from an 80's Cannondale, where if I hit a good-sized pothole I'd break my wrist.
The highs: Frame, wheels, groupo
The lows: seatpost, seat, bars, bar wrap, stem, tyres
Thank God I've been collecting parts since I bought the bike or else I wouldn't be able to ride it!