Cannondale CAAD9....good deal?
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Cannondale CAAD9....good deal?
I came across a CAAD9 frame/premium fork (and headset) on C-list. Seller is asking $350. I admittedly know pretty little about the Cannondales....especially re-sale values. I have read that they are quite nice frames and are the last ones to have been built in the U.S. Thoughts? Feedback?
FWIW, I haven't contacted the seller as of yet as I'm not sure if I would pick it up. But, I'm actually thinking of replacing my carbon bike with a high-end aluminum one.
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FWIW, I haven't contacted the seller as of yet as I'm not sure if I would pick it up. But, I'm actually thinking of replacing my carbon bike with a high-end aluminum one.
TIA!
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I came across a CAAD9 frame/premium fork (and headset) on C-list. Seller is asking $350. I admittedly know pretty little about the Cannondales....especially re-sale values. I have read that they are quite nice frames and are the last ones to have been built in the U.S. Thoughts? Feedback?
FWIW, I haven't contacted the seller as of yet as I'm not sure if I would pick it up. But, I'm actually thinking of replacing my carbon bike with a high-end aluminum one.
TIA!
FWIW, I haven't contacted the seller as of yet as I'm not sure if I would pick it up. But, I'm actually thinking of replacing my carbon bike with a high-end aluminum one.
TIA!
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I've found Trek and Tirreno aluminum frames around $80 to $200, some with forks, some without.
Looking on E-Bay, the CAAD 9 frames seem to have asking prices of $300 to $500 or so, with some selling as low as $250. But, more seem to be waiting for buyers than selling.
Anyway, for me it would seem a little high, but in the ballpark as long as it is in good condition, with NO CORROSION.
Looking on E-Bay, the CAAD 9 frames seem to have asking prices of $300 to $500 or so, with some selling as low as $250. But, more seem to be waiting for buyers than selling.
Anyway, for me it would seem a little high, but in the ballpark as long as it is in good condition, with NO CORROSION.
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It's a great bike. I bought my CAAD9 frame used for about the same price 4 or 5 years ago. It replaced a Trek 5900 and I've never thought about going back to carbon since (yeah, right!). Mine has a standard bb while some came with BB30. Check that if it matters to you. If I needed to replace it I would pay that price for another one.
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Didn't realize this is frameset not complete bike haha. Still good deal, $350+ is going rate on eBay. I've seen caad8 go for under $300 but even that is rare
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TIA means 'This is Africa'
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Looks like I'll be able to meet the seller tomorrow during his lunch hour. I'll see if he wants to deal a little on the price, just because that's me (with caveats of course). So, there may be new pics....maybe not! Beautiful frame though, brushed, not painted. Nice, simple and goes with everything black or white.
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It looks like a standard bb as well. Good luck!
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Well.....in case you were wondering what happened.......
After the first 35 miles on it
After the first 35 miles on it
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Oh no...no, no....now THAT would be a DEAL!!! Seller was asking $350 for the frame/fork/headset. I looked around on eBay and it's true, these frames are going for anywhere between $300 and $500, so I went to check it out. The frame has a few scratches here and there, so I offered $300 and bam(!), went home with it. Somehow, I managed to build it up on Monday night in order to ride Tuesday.
Very sweet ride. MUCH different than any aluminum I've ridden before. Stiff..but has a very nice road feel. Not too twitchy, seems to be dialed in quite well. Probably would feel even better with some nice, light wheels.
I'm beginning to see the appeal of the "cult of CAAD" thread.
Very sweet ride. MUCH different than any aluminum I've ridden before. Stiff..but has a very nice road feel. Not too twitchy, seems to be dialed in quite well. Probably would feel even better with some nice, light wheels.
I'm beginning to see the appeal of the "cult of CAAD" thread.
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Nice score!
I hope i have the opportunity to try one of these CAADs one day, just to see how it compares to a Klein.
I hope i have the opportunity to try one of these CAADs one day, just to see how it compares to a Klein.
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