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Anyone see/ride both? Looks like there were a few changes in this years model and wondering if it would merit some extra $s.

kleinboogie

Biggest change I saw was the BB30 on the '10. Either is good.

RabidBikeMonkey

They also went with a full carbon fork in '10 in place of last year's carbon/aluminum model, which shaves off about 1/4 pound.

sakonnetclip

It looks like the '09 has the BB30 according to their website. The biggest difference I see is the upgrade to the Shimano RS80 wheels which are pretty nice. The '10 has a little more bling factor as well

I've got the '10 bike and love it, but I'd think the '09 would be just about as nice if the price was a lot better.

What's the difference?

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~$200

sakonnetclip

I'd definitely get the 2010 then.

kleinboogie

It doesn't. It has the BB30 shell but they stuck one of those $%*@! adapters in it to fit the Ultegra and you can't take it out. I know because I bought one.

Oh yeah, one small rant. My '10 SuperSix frameset got delayed a month (going on 3 months since ordered). Cannondale says their overseas supplier delayed. So, unless they have the '10 in stock be prepared for long wait. I also hear they've stopped taking orders for '10 and are selling '11 with delivery in March. Just a rumor. Check and double-check ship dates and have your LBS follow-up. I'm still looking forward to it but my instant gratification gene has been mutated. GL

sakonnetclip

Just going by what Google told me

https://www.cannondale.com/usa/usaeng...napse-Carbon-3

When I got mine a month or so ago they said they were shipping in June...mine came in a week so perhaps I just got lucky. Seems like a lot of brands are running short this year.

Regardless, if you do order one, make sure the LBS has it tagged as SOLD in the system.

distance

thanks for all the great input. Turns out the choice is between a 56cm '09 or a 54m '10. While by traditional measures, I take a 55, I'm leaning towards the larger frame.

kleinboogie

Yeah, the archive page is not what was on their current model pages back in 2009. I got the black/white paint scheme, which isn't in the archives, and it had the Ultegra Crank which of course is not BB30. Gotta love the web guys. Good tip on checking it as sold.

lpolliard

Go with the bike that fits you and not by how big you think your Richard is. Many newbie bike riders choose frames that are too big much like guys always overstate their height.

marksru16

Does the 09 have the new Ultegra?

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56 fit me/felt great. I went with the '09 and happy with the deal on it.