What are the differences between the CAAD8 & CAAD9 frames ??

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11-21-07 | 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sage23

As the others have said, the biggest difference is that the CAAD9 is slightly lighter and slightly stiffer than the CAAD8. In my short test rides, the CAAD9 definately didn't seem to flex as much at the bottom bracket (I'm 6'2" and 255lbs) and it seemed slightly more responsive (some might say twitchy?) while not being significantly more harsh.

Bottom line? You cannot go wrong with either one.

I am 295 and I just got a CAAD9. So far, on my limited rides, the bike is very solid and does not flex nearly as much as my Specialized Allez Comp did. I really like it so far and can't wait to take it for a long ride to see how it will feel after some distance.

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11-21-07 | 11:05 PM

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08-29-25 | 07:52 PM

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Titanium is pope.

Seamless 6/4 titanium is the divine unobtanium of bike frames. those seamless Reynold tubes are like nothing else. and nobody makes a bike with them now.