Sub-$900 Racing Bike
10-04-09, 09:16 AM
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10-04-09, 09:22 AM
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10-04-09, 09:24 AM
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10-04-09, 09:33 AM
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I also had a GMC Denali toy bike, and replaced it with a 2009 Cannondale CAAD 9/7. I got it in April for $930, sold all the parts new and got $400 for them. Thanks to used eBay upgrades- I built a 17-pound race rocket all for UNDER $1500. Its so fast, I completed my first metric century in under five hours:
CAAD 9/7 50cm:
-Shimano Ultegra 6510 9-speed shifters
-Shimano Ultegra 6600 F/R derailleurs, brakes
-Shimano R700/Ultegra-level Cranks
-Shimano Dura Ace 11-21 cassette/chain
-Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheels
-Continental Grand Prix 4000s tires
-Selle Italia SLR saddle
-Bontrager Race X Lite Blade carbon bars
-Shimano Ultegra SPD-SL pedals
-Profile Design carbon cages
CAAD 9/7 50cm:
-Shimano Ultegra 6510 9-speed shifters
-Shimano Ultegra 6600 F/R derailleurs, brakes
-Shimano R700/Ultegra-level Cranks
-Shimano Dura Ace 11-21 cassette/chain
-Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheels
-Continental Grand Prix 4000s tires
-Selle Italia SLR saddle
-Bontrager Race X Lite Blade carbon bars
-Shimano Ultegra SPD-SL pedals
-Profile Design carbon cages
10-04-09, 09:49 AM
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There we go! haha thank you djh , that provides some much needed info. I had no clue it was a charity ride, that wasn't the impression i got from my friend who seemed to make it out to be more of a hardcore race than anything. Nevertheless with the quality of my current bike, I feel an upgrade is necessary for this ride and ones i'll be competing in soon
The suggestions to follow this idea have really gotten me intrigued, how does one go about actually removing the parts and packaging them etc.? do i talk to my lbs about it? and dilberto, is that the stock fork on your caad?
The suggestions to follow this idea have really gotten me intrigued, how does one go about actually removing the parts and packaging them etc.? do i talk to my lbs about it? and dilberto, is that the stock fork on your caad?
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10-04-09, 10:03 AM
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I will throw in my hat and say a caad would be a great bike... I really do suggest going to the LBS and talking with them. If they are a good shop they should get you fitted and everything and a lot of the time a shop will give you discounts on accessories when buying a bike, which means you will have extra cash to throw at shoes and pedals... on a metric I would not want to be using platforms.
A good LBS is better investment then an upgrade from tiagra to 105 IMO.
A good LBS is better investment then an upgrade from tiagra to 105 IMO.
10-04-09, 10:26 AM
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I ride tiagra, and it truly isn't horrible. When tuned correctly, it shifts as crisp as I need it to. Believe me, Tiagra is more than good enough for someone on a budget. I've done centuries and double centuries and have never felt that my gruppo has held me back.
10-04-09, 11:20 AM
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I also had a GMC Denali toy bike, and replaced it with a 2009 Cannondale CAAD 9/7. I got it in April for $930, sold all the parts new and got $400 for them. Thanks to used eBay upgrades- I built a 17-pound race rocket all for UNDER $1500. Its so fast, I completed my first metric century in under five hours:
CAAD 9/7 50cm:
-Shimano Ultegra 6510 9-speed shifters
-Shimano Ultegra 6600 F/R derailleurs, brakes
-Shimano R700/Ultegra-level Cranks
-Shimano Dura Ace 7700 11-21 cassette/chain
-Mavic Ksyrium Elite 700c wheels
-Continental Grand Prix 4000s tires
-Selle Italia SLR saddle
-Bontrager Race X Lite Blade carbon bars
-Shimano Ultegra SL 6620G SPD-SL pedals
-Profile Design 22g/ea. carbon cages
CAAD 9/7 50cm:
-Shimano Ultegra 6510 9-speed shifters
-Shimano Ultegra 6600 F/R derailleurs, brakes
-Shimano R700/Ultegra-level Cranks
-Shimano Dura Ace 7700 11-21 cassette/chain
-Mavic Ksyrium Elite 700c wheels
-Continental Grand Prix 4000s tires
-Selle Italia SLR saddle
-Bontrager Race X Lite Blade carbon bars
-Shimano Ultegra SL 6620G SPD-SL pedals
-Profile Design 22g/ea. carbon cages
10-04-09, 12:25 PM
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Not to take sides on the initial point, but what makes you think "being a tool" and "knowing more about bike racing than 99% of the people here" are mutually exclusive?
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10-04-09, 01:18 PM
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There we go! haha thank you djh , that provides some much needed info. I had no clue it was a charity ride, that wasn't the impression i got from my friend who seemed to make it out to be more of a hardcore race than anything. Nevertheless with the quality of my current bike, I feel an upgrade is necessary for this ride and ones i'll be competing in soon
10-04-09, 01:20 PM
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My 2 cents.
I agree with getting the entry level CAAD9 and selling the parts. But IMO, I would get Rvial instead of Ultegra and I think that Mavic Askiums are just fine, if you want to same some money. Better to spend the money on shoes, pedals, and clothing.
I agree with getting the entry level CAAD9 and selling the parts. But IMO, I would get Rvial instead of Ultegra and I think that Mavic Askiums are just fine, if you want to same some money. Better to spend the money on shoes, pedals, and clothing.
10-04-09, 01:42 PM
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https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...ventnoir_x.htm
Tiagra/105 mix with Tektro brakes and upgraded wheels. Probably one of the better BD deals.
Tiagra/105 mix with Tektro brakes and upgraded wheels. Probably one of the better BD deals.
10-04-09, 01:45 PM
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I wasn't saying you did or didn't; I was merely reacting to his statement that the one disproved the other. I've seen you be a tool sometimes (god I hate that use of that word), but I am too, sometimes. I just wanted to point out that his statement made no sense.
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I'll admit I can be one on occasion (did you get the joke in that I denied the 99% part but not the tool part), but anyone who thinks I was being one in this thread is an insecure moron.
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10-04-09, 02:46 PM
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If youre willing/able to increase your budget a smidge, you could be the owner of a
really nice alloy race bike , equipped with Shimano Ultegra 6700 for $1295--no s__t!
really nice alloy race bike , equipped with Shimano Ultegra 6700 for $1295--no s__t!
10-04-09, 02:53 PM
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If youre willing/able to increase your budget a smidge, you could be the owner of a
really nice alloy race bike , equipped with Shimano Ultegra 6700 for $1295--no s__t!
really nice alloy race bike , equipped with Shimano Ultegra 6700 for $1295--no s__t!
10-04-09, 02:59 PM
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And, you can get it in any color--as long as you chose black. 
I haven't ridden one or talked with any one who has, but their wheels get
good reviews by all of the people (3) I've come across who own a set.
I haven't ridden one or talked with any one who has, but their wheels get
good reviews by all of the people (3) I've come across who own a set.