bought my first bike!!!
 

just pulled the trigger on 2008 Cannondale CAAD9/5 60cm in white. no pictures yet have to go pick it up in Orlando....good 7 hour round trip away. I'll have it Monday.

Chad

Congratulations Chad! My first (and still only) road bike is Cannondale CAAD8 I got in 2005. LOVE it - and I'm sure you will love yours too. May the two of you enjoy many many rides together!

Congrats! Did you get it for a good price?

sweet what shop did you get it from?

$1200

Orange Cycles in Orlando.

Chad

good shop!

wow, how much does the gas cost to get it? cool bike though.

I'll be there Monday. leaving here around 7 am.

Chad

sigh...thats what I was trying to avoid, tried to get my LBS to get it from them but that was a no go.

gas will be cheaper than the 20% price increase on the 09' bikes.

its either get this one or wait a few months and pay more.

I'll make the drive.

Chad

good point. nice buy. i wish i bought a caad9

Nice!

I'm planning on getting my first REAL road bike soon. This machine is one of my top picks on my list.

mine too, I test road a few bikes, a Scott S30, caad8 w/ veloce, the caad9, and a specialized allez elite.

the specialized didn't get a fair judgment as it was a size small in 58cm. and felt way to cramped. it was definitely smooth riding though.

the caad bikes aren't "harsh" per say but you can feel the road...just like a good race car IMO. it wasn't to bad to this newbie...but I've yet to ride a full carbon bike...and don't plan to for quite a while.;)

the S30 was also a very nice bike.

I'll update when I get to ride it.

Chad

Congratulations!