Help me choose plz! Caad 5 SI vs Trek 2200 ZR
12-22-22, 03:32 PM
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Help me choose plz! Caad 5 SI vs Trek 2200 ZR
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I’m looking to add a road rig to my fleet. I have a drop bar gravel bike with big 650b tires that fulfills my adventuring needs but is a bit much when I’m just trying to put in some road miles for exercise.
i live in Portland or and am currently between these 2 bikes. Im 5 10 and I’m looking for a 56cm.
https://offerup.co/2u616xrrYvb
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im leaning towards the trek with its carbon fork, seat stays, and seat post. It’s also newer so Al is probs lighter and group set a bit more modern.
the cannondale is imo a “cooler” bike though and has more appeal aesthetically but is a bit outdated. Albeit both r but the cannondale more so. The trek also has nicer wheels…
Was wondering if anyone could give me a hand helping me choose
again only looking for a light and quick bike that will work well without much upkeep for doing purely road rides. No racing in mind
I’m looking to add a road rig to my fleet. I have a drop bar gravel bike with big 650b tires that fulfills my adventuring needs but is a bit much when I’m just trying to put in some road miles for exercise.
i live in Portland or and am currently between these 2 bikes. Im 5 10 and I’m looking for a 56cm.
https://offerup.co/2u616xrrYvb
https://offerup.co/UEium9YoYvb
im leaning towards the trek with its carbon fork, seat stays, and seat post. It’s also newer so Al is probs lighter and group set a bit more modern.
the cannondale is imo a “cooler” bike though and has more appeal aesthetically but is a bit outdated. Albeit both r but the cannondale more so. The trek also has nicer wheels…
Was wondering if anyone could give me a hand helping me choose
again only looking for a light and quick bike that will work well without much upkeep for doing purely road rides. No racing in mind
Last edited by Tyler26; 12-22-22 at 03:43 PM.
12-22-22, 03:53 PM
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The Trek is $450 and the C-dale is $500
The Trek is $450 and the C-dale is $500
12-22-22, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Tyler26
The trek also has nicer wheels…
C-dale for me
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12-22-22, 04:06 PM
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On this we differ. Traditional spoked wheels are easier to maintain and fix.
C-dale for me
C-dale for me
12-22-22, 04:17 PM
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No biggie but you are on the C&V sub-forum so mine is a pretty common response. Both bikes are cheap so really, it's a matter of picking the red bike you like best.
I'm currently down to 218 lbs so you know strength wins over weight imo. Just don't wait too long to commit.
I'm currently down to 218 lbs so you know strength wins over weight imo. Just don't wait too long to commit.
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Have you talked to either seller? The ads are a bit old.
Both bikes are pretty modern by the standards of this forum. It's hard to tell from the pictures, but I think the shifters on both are from the same generation of Shimano components. The Trek has Ultegra, I think, which is a step up from the 105 on the C-dale, but I don't think there's much difference between them.
I'd choose the Cannondale because of the triple crankset, but you being a lighter rider might choose the Trek for the same reason. They both look pretty nice.
Both bikes are pretty modern by the standards of this forum. It's hard to tell from the pictures, but I think the shifters on both are from the same generation of Shimano components. The Trek has Ultegra, I think, which is a step up from the 105 on the C-dale, but I don't think there's much difference between them.
I'd choose the Cannondale because of the triple crankset, but you being a lighter rider might choose the Trek for the same reason. They both look pretty nice.
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Originally Posted by Tyler26
again only looking for a light and quick bike that will work well without much upkeep for doing purely road rides. No racing in mind
What you really want is the cheaper Trek. It's a soulless, dead-reliable appliance which will serve your needs.
Wrong forum to get the answer you want!
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12-22-22, 04:59 PM
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I have a 2000 CAD3 C’dale. The Slice fork is carbon on mine, probably carbon on the CAD5. I have 105 on mine and, though it is not as cool as Ultegra and not a chick magnet, it’s bullet proof, which very much counts for me. I also greatly like my triple. Very nice when I need it and, for me, the “weight penalty “ is irrelevant. Get the Cannondale.
12-22-22, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Tyler26
Hello all!
I’m looking to add a road rig to my fleet. I have a drop bar gravel bike with big 650b tires that fulfills my adventuring needs but is a bit much when I’m just trying to put in some road miles for exercise.
i live in Portland or and am currently between these 2 bikes. Im 5 10 and I’m looking for a 56cm.
I’m looking to add a road rig to my fleet. I have a drop bar gravel bike with big 650b tires that fulfills my adventuring needs but is a bit much when I’m just trying to put in some road miles for exercise.
i live in Portland or and am currently between these 2 bikes. Im 5 10 and I’m looking for a 56cm.
The CD is more upright and busy. I also like the stem angle and the whole setup on the CD
There's something about the seatstay/chainstay that says quick to me.
12-22-22, 05:13 PM
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As much as he was a bit of a putz, I loved seeing Cipollini win sprints on his red C-dale.
12-22-22, 10:25 PM
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Keep looking. 500 bucks will get you a really nice bike.
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Cannondale because of welds finish and Alcoa Alcalyte frame. I am not fan of the carbon seat stays on the Trek
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I wouldn’t touch either with a 39.5 foot pole. 
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12-23-22, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Classtime
12-23-22, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Tyler26
wow that’s a clean bike. It is steel and older than i was looking for tho. Think it’d still be a fun and quick machine?
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That is an easy one. Lance Armstrong rode Trek, so the Trek is totally unacceptable (An older pre-Armstrong steel Trek would be a different matter). I also hate anything carbon, So for me it would definitively be the Cannondale.
12-23-22, 06:36 PM
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Appreciate all the help y’all! It’s funny, I shouod have forsean all of you voting for the Cdale
