Commuter Bicycle Pics
03-24-09 | 06:30 PM
#4528
Strong with the Fred
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 970
Likes: 2
From: Dallas, TX
03-25-09 | 12:45 AM
#4529
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
Nice bike. I almost got that fork. 
Do you know anything about the CAAD3 model? Was there a model number to it like m700 or something. I am curious because I cant find it in the cannondale catalogs. Was it a high end model? Thanks.
Do you know anything about the CAAD3 model? Was there a model number to it like m700 or something. I am curious because I cant find it in the cannondale catalogs. Was it a high end model? Thanks.
03-25-09 | 04:38 AM
#4531
Senior Moment
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 279
Likes: 4
From: Middle Maine
Bikes: 2014 Surly LHT, 2003 Giant NRS 3, 1991 Trek 7000, 2022 Surly Bridge Club, 1985 Miyata 210, 1999 Schwinn Moab 2
03-25-09 | 10:08 AM
#4532
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 781
Likes: 0
From: Downtown Detroit, Mi.
Bikes: Surly LHT, 94 Cannondale track bike, 80's Cannondale track bike, 60's Raleigh 5 speed, 1888 Eldridge wood wheel track bike and my old 76 DG BMX from when I was a kid.
03-25-09 | 11:13 AM
#4533
Creamy pack filling
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 710
Likes: 3
From: Nine Mile Falls, WA
Bikes: Trek 8000, Co-Motion tandem, Co-motion Espresso, Yeti Cross, 9Zero7 Fat Bike
I think the CAD3 was just offered as a frame. I bought and built up mine back in 2000. Before that in 98 I bought a CAD3 cross frame that is styill going strong today. The MB frame was $600 and I was able to get for $300. I believe the early F700 or F600 was the same frame but offered as a complete bike.
03-25-09 | 11:14 AM
#4534
Elemental Child
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 232
Likes: 0
From: Minnesoter
Bikes: 1989 Schwinn World workhorse, 1979 Trek Summer Bike, 1995 Schwinn Moab that never gets ridden
03-25-09 | 01:17 PM
#4535
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
I think the CAD3 was just offered as a frame. I bought and built up mine back in 2000. Before that in 98 I bought a CAD3 cross frame that is styill going strong today. The MB frame was $600 and I was able to get for $300. I believe the early F700 or F600 was the same frame but offered as a complete bike.
03-25-09 | 04:30 PM
#4536
Señor Mambo
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 1,408
Likes: 34
From: Fremont, CA
Bikes: TST roadie, Cannondale CAAD 3, Surly Karate Stokemonkey Leap, Tern Cargo Node, Helix Alfine; 36er and 29er Triton Unicycles; a couple Bike Fridays; one Brompton; RadPower Radburro
Did someone say CAAD 3?
(Spreading more of the Cannondale love.)
(Spreading more of the Cannondale love.)
03-27-09 | 08:11 AM
#4538
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 222
Likes: 0
Bikes: '86 Koga Miyata Randonneur
I've posted before, but I upgraded this spring. I got a good price on last year's Kona Dew Deluxe, so, after much soul searching (I'm an old-fashioned steel touring bike aficionado), dropped for the Dew Deluxe. I have had to make some changes of course. ;-)
I've added:
1. new grips
2. mirror
3. lights (cateye blinker, and cheapo blinking front light)
4. fenders
5. "Swiss Army Bikes" front and rear racks.
As an experiment, I've attached my panniers to my front rack. They are a bit big, and really catch the air when riding into a headwind, but it is nice to be carrying the weight on the front again. ;-)
I'm still pondering what kind of headlight I will get, but with the days getting longer, I probably won't need something until next fall...
Without further ado...
I've added:
1. new grips
2. mirror
3. lights (cateye blinker, and cheapo blinking front light)
4. fenders
5. "Swiss Army Bikes" front and rear racks.
As an experiment, I've attached my panniers to my front rack. They are a bit big, and really catch the air when riding into a headwind, but it is nice to be carrying the weight on the front again. ;-)
I'm still pondering what kind of headlight I will get, but with the days getting longer, I probably won't need something until next fall...
Without further ado...
03-27-09 | 08:27 AM
#4539
Carpe Diem
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 13,149
Likes: 1
From: MABRA
Bikes: 2007 CAAD9; 2014 CAADX; PedalForce CG1
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03-27-09 | 09:26 AM
#4540
aka Tom Reingold
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 44,138
Likes: 6,363
From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
bdcheung, that's handsome. You commute on that? You have an aggressive position on the bike, as evidenced by the low handlebars.
What kind of brakes do you have?
I agree with the quote in your signature. Reliability over performance!
What kind of brakes do you have?
I agree with the quote in your signature. Reliability over performance!
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New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
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Tom Reingold, tom@noglider.com
New York City and High Falls, NY
Blogs: The Experienced Cyclist; noglider's ride blog
“When man invented the bicycle he reached the peak of his attainments.” — Elizabeth West, US author
Please email me rather than PM'ing me. Thanks.
03-27-09 | 09:53 AM
#4541
Carpe Diem
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 13,149
Likes: 1
From: MABRA
Bikes: 2007 CAAD9; 2014 CAADX; PedalForce CG1
The brakes are Shimano R550's.
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03-27-09 | 10:26 AM
#4542
weirdo
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,962
Likes: 5
From: Reno, NV
Good God! I guess they do catch some air. How much beer can you fit in each of them? About four cases?
03-27-09 | 02:18 PM
#4543
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 222
Likes: 0
Bikes: '86 Koga Miyata Randonneur
-Jon
03-27-09 | 04:04 PM
#4544
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 502
Likes: 1
Its actually the GF's, but she likes it a lot. I have ridden it a handful of times and it is smooth and comfy. seems to be built quite solidly, which is good, because she tends to abuse her stuff. The three speed internal geared hub (nexus) is sort of a waste here in flat chicago, where I just leave it in the highest gear every time I ride it.
03-28-09 | 02:19 PM
#4547
Utilitarian Boy
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,235
Likes: 5
From: Bronx, NY
Bikes: Check the sig to find out
2 Crosschecks, each with a different use
For hauling and trucking
upgraded the brakes for stronger stopping power
I sold my fixed gear IRO to get another Crosscheck due to its versatility (bigger tires, real fenders. The Surly did naturally what I modified the IRO to do). This gets the most commuting time
For hauling and trucking
upgraded the brakes for stronger stopping power
I sold my fixed gear IRO to get another Crosscheck due to its versatility (bigger tires, real fenders. The Surly did naturally what I modified the IRO to do). This gets the most commuting time
Last edited by Gyeswho; 03-28-09 at 02:22 PM.
03-28-09 | 02:46 PM
#4548
Carpe Diem
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 13,149
Likes: 1
From: MABRA
Bikes: 2007 CAAD9; 2014 CAADX; PedalForce CG1
What's the setup on the rear dropouts?
I have a lot of issue with slippage on my crosscheck, no matter how tight I make the quick release!
I have a lot of issue with slippage on my crosscheck, no matter how tight I make the quick release!
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