Originally Posted by
krooj
That's not what I'm saying... but you have to admit the bike is designed for racing. Moreover, its aluminum, which does lend itself to more... "zing?"
The "harshness" of aluminum is way overstated. I've done 500 mile weeks on my CAAD8 with no more difficulty than I have on lugged steel.
Originally Posted by
KidTruth
... look at Specialized and Trek, all the frames are made in the same place (that includes the holy CAAD 9, none of which these guys ride).
Well, I ride a CAAD8 frame and it, like the 9 was built in Pennsylvania which is not where Trek and Specialized frames are made.
Originally Posted by
KidTruth
But it has a sloping top tube, so it must be way slower...*facepalm*
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Originally Posted by
KidTruth
<--- doesn't understand why you'd pay for a full-aluminum CAAD-9 when you can get a half-carbon Trek or Specialized for under that price.
CAAD9 was designed for no-comprimise performance at the highest level of the sport, not to meet a retail price point. Half-carbon bikes exist to get some carbon on a mid-priced frame. Whether they perform well is a secondary concern.