Hi

I just got an '04 Cannondale R800, my first road bike, which I'm very pleased with. I was just reading the section on the Cannondale website where they discuss the longevity of the CAAD7/Optimo frame. They claim it is only good for 'a season or two of racing'. Obviously I realise that they have to cover themselves legally, and racers beat the crap out of their bikes, but still, this doesn't exactly fill me with confidence.

I'd be interested to hear anyone's experience of the longevity/durability of CAAD7 frames; also experience of Cannondale's warranty procedures. Anyone managed/not managed to get a new frame following a failure? How is this company generally on warranty issues?

I weigh about 150lbs and do not really race, I guess I would ride maybe 5,000-8,000 miles per year... hope the frame is gonna last more than a couple of seasons!