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01-17-11, 03:12 PM
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that red goes real well with the paint scheme. nice work. later.
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01-17-11, 08:20 PM
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Was thinking about getting a CAAD10 but decided that my current CAAD8 still has many miles left on it. Just did a major drivetrain upgrade today. Previous setup was Ultegra 6600 shifters/derailleurs and FSA SL-K triple crankset (came with the bike). After several years, I'm convinced that I HATE triple cranksets on road bikes. Now:
New setup: SRAM Red shifters, Force derailleurs, FSA SL-K Light compact crankset, KMC X10 SL chain, 3T Ergonova Pro compact bars. All installed today. Kept the 6600 brake calipers and 10 speed cassettes (on these Spinergys and on a set of Ksyrium SSC SL's). Shifting gears is now enjoyable.
New setup: SRAM Red shifters, Force derailleurs, FSA SL-K Light compact crankset, KMC X10 SL chain, 3T Ergonova Pro compact bars. All installed today. Kept the 6600 brake calipers and 10 speed cassettes (on these Spinergys and on a set of Ksyrium SSC SL's). Shifting gears is now enjoyable.
01-17-11, 10:03 PM
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I like them. They're not the lightest deep dish aero wheels around, but that doesn't matter to me as I just ride for exercise. These are the Spinergys with the PBO fiber spokes - really interesting since they're flexible and you can actually tie these spokes in a knot. They're super strong, durable, and remained true in the 4+ years I've had them, which is impressive for a clydesdale like me (6' 2", 240lb). I also have a set of Mavic Ksyrium SSC SLs which have been bombproof for me as well.
01-17-11, 11:40 PM
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Here's my 9-5!
It's not the first white CAAD-9 to have been posted, but our lettering doesn't match.
That must make mine the 'other white bike'.
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That must make mine the 'other white bike'.
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01-18-11, 12:16 PM
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01-18-11, 02:47 PM
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01-20-11, 01:19 PM
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Here's my CAAD9
She got me to the finish line at two triathlons last season, I have absolutely no complaints.
But I would love to swap the fork for something lighter.
. by independent.mind, on Flickr
She got me to the finish line at two triathlons last season, I have absolutely no complaints.
But I would love to swap the fork for something lighter.
. by independent.mind, on Flickr
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01-20-11, 03:10 PM
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Nice. I just put a deposit on a 2010 caad9-4 black like that. Can't wait to pick it up. Curious how you got yours under 16lbs. Mine weights 18.4 (58cm) with pedals only (although slightly heavy 340g ones). Components probably account for some of that. What wheels did you use?
01-20-11, 04:43 PM
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To be honest, I've never put it on a scale, I'm guessing in the 16.5 range (maybe 17???) with the carbon wheels which sounds about right with 105 shifters/Cranks/Pedals and Ultegra Derailleurs.
With the stock wheels on there (Shimano R500, which are about 1900g with rubber) it feels a little portly (especially the rear)
The bars and stem are 3T Ergonova Pro and ARX Pro so that kinda helps a little.
It's by no means a weight weenie, but it's a sensible build and I've managed to race on it and train all last season. The only thing that I would change would be the fork, I'm not especially fond of it.
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01-20-11, 05:16 PM
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I like them. They're not the lightest deep dish aero wheels around, but that doesn't matter to me as I just ride for exercise. These are the Spinergys with the PBO fiber spokes - really interesting since they're flexible and you can actually tie these spokes in a knot. They're super strong, durable, and remained true in the 4+ years I've had them, which is impressive for a clydesdale like me (6' 2", 240lb). I also have a set of Mavic Ksyrium SSC SLs which have been bombproof for me as well.
01-20-11, 05:17 PM
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Here's my CAAD9-6
She got me to the finish line at two triathlons last season, I have absolutely no complaints.
But I would love to swap the fork for something lighter.
. by independent.mind, on Flickr
She got me to the finish line at two triathlons last season, I have absolutely no complaints.
But I would love to swap the fork for something lighter.
. by independent.mind, on Flickr
01-20-11, 05:59 PM
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Thanks buddy. I have a CAAD9 6 with full Tiagra in a 52 (yours obviously looks like a larger size). I haven't put it on a scale either but I still have the R500s on it but I did put 3T ARX, ergonova, and dorico pro components on it.
01-20-11, 11:51 PM
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I'm still going to use the R500 wheels for training, the roads in Toronto are brutal and those things seem to take a beating. They're just kinda heavy, I did replace the stock tires on them with Michellin Pro3, and that actually made a big difference.
01-21-11, 08:43 AM
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Mine's a 58 and also came with full Tiagra, I slowly purchased the 105/Ultegra stuff off ebay and was able to swap out the grouppo. I sold the Tiagra stuff and put together a dedicated TT bike for this season with the funds.
I'm still going to use the R500 wheels for training, the roads in Toronto are brutal and those things seem to take a beating. They're just kinda heavy, I did replace the stock tires on them with Michellin Pro3, and that actually made a big difference.
I'm still going to use the R500 wheels for training, the roads in Toronto are brutal and those things seem to take a beating. They're just kinda heavy, I did replace the stock tires on them with Michellin Pro3, and that actually made a big difference.
01-21-11, 02:06 PM
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A little Cannondale nostalgia...
...and one with their Daddio:
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01-22-11, 04:54 PM
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Are you the guy who rebuilds Cannondales in the DC area? I remember being tempted by the gold one.
01-23-11, 06:37 PM
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C'est moi! That one went to a gent who intended to use it in some sort of oldster racing scene in NC.
I do one or two a month, if you ever want one, shoot me a pm here or via e-mail at rccardr@cox.net
I do one or two a month, if you ever want one, shoot me a pm here or via e-mail at rccardr@cox.net
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