Originally Posted by Bruco
Dipper, if your current CAAD3 frame is okay for you (I assume that it's the components that are 'ageing'), why spend money on a new frame with entry-level components? You might as well upgrade your current bike where necessary. That could be cheaper than buying everything new (and replacing those parts a few years later...). Plus, you can choose exactly the parts you like.
Just an idea...
Your assumption is correct. My idea was that I would either upgrade my components and use my CAAD3 frame or buy an entirely new bike--not just buy the CAAD7 and use my current components. I was thinking of the C'dale R800 or R1000. If I go the upgrade route, I will have to upgrade almost everything as I'm riding a mix of Shimano 105 and 600 from 1990 (I got the CAAD3 in 1997 when my previous Cannondale SR500 rear dropout snapped off) and I think it is time for a change. I really don't need a new frame, but seeing that the upgrades will result in practically a completely new bike, I thought I would look at maybe just buying one. But I do agree, choosing exactly the parts I want would be pretty cool.