Originally Posted by
MJH2
Prove it!
And then prove it's better to the point that would make a difference in the average crit.
(could be pretty hard for somebody who's never ridden either)
I rest my case.
The CAAD9 is nearly as stiff as the Scott CR1 and the Cervelo R3 in lateral stiffness and is THE stiffest frame tested in bottom bracket stiffness. The test was put on by Velonews a while ago. I highly, highly doubt that the Streetfire is even close to the CAAD9 in stiffness.
BMC Streetfire weighs 1588 grams in a size 54 frame only.
Found Here.
The CAAD9 as measured in a size 56 weighs 1374 grams frame only. Check the velonews test.
Therefore, the CAAD9 is stiffer and lighter than the BMC Streetfire. I will concede that your Frame is *probably* more durable than the CAAD9, but the CAAD9 is a very cheap frame when bought with Cannondale's crash replacement discount and is thus a better buy. The BMC is *probably* more expensive when not on sale at Competitive Cyclist. I cannot say whether or not the stiffness difference or the weight difference is noticeable, as that depends on the rider's weight and power output.
We the people, find the defendant, MJH2, guilty of bull$hit.
