Originally Posted by
Bah Humbug
But why no Rival on a CAAD9, or a Synapse, or a Giant TCR, or similar <$2k bikes since, as you said, it's cheaper and lighter? Or is Rival that much more expensive than I thought when bought in the volume those manufacturers would buy it in?
We don't know what agreements and contracts Cannondale or whatever company makes with component manufacturers to show their bikes on their sites. The bottom line is that my 09 Rival group weighs 2149 grams, my Dura Ace 7800 weighs 2180. I paid $570 for 09 Rival. Amazing stuff.