My friend bought a Specialized Allez full SRAM Force from ebay for $550.......

..wow!..a CAAD 10 5 for $450?!..what size?...can you tell us why the seller was selling it for such a low price?..any damage, dents, etc., maybe stolen?..haha

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The guy was asking $900 and he really needed the money. I "low balled" him because I'm broke, he said yes so I got my money together and got it before anyone else could offer him more. He had the original receipt for it so it wasn't stolen. It does have a few paint scrapes but other than that road perfect.

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Awesome! WE NEED PICS!


I just realized I never posted a pic of my CAAD.....

One last picture with the training wheels before I get the SRM installed in a few days.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E...k/IMG_0554.JPG

LOVE LOVE LOVE THE PAINT!!! Awesome bike! Love the cranks too! and the wheels, and the seat, and the ......

Dude, those are nice training wheels! I almost bought those Mavics but went with DT-Swss Tricons. But the Mavics are bad-ass wheels! Very stealth looking. I really like your rig, it looks sweet! What weight does it come in at? Just wondering.

Thanks man!

6.7kg with the SLRs and 6.4kg with the Ultimates. I could easily lose more weight with a RED cassette, aftermarket skewers, LTD stem, and lighter cages, but it's already under the UCI limit so why bother? I couldn't be happier as it's an aluminum frame, very stiff yet still comfortable for those long training rides.

Even "The Shark" trains with a CAAD10: :thumb:http://www.pelotonmagazine.com/Feedz...ooking-to-2012

Do I hear a sub 14lb aluminum bike???? That would be awesome!

It is entirely possible. The aforementioned upgrade parts alone would put the racing setup right under 14lbs.

Now you're tempting me!! :P

There are tons of 14lb CAADs.
Mine is $1000. away from 14lbs right now.

Agreed, not much need to go lighter other than because "you can". But the cost to bennefit starts to outway what you get. My bike is right at 7.2 kg with cages, pedals and computer. And I am ablsolutely happy with it. I have done some five hour training rides on it and, other than being tired from the effort, I feel very good at the end, and couldn't imagine a carbin bike making much differed. Especially at the price point I spent to make my bike just the way I like it.

Certainly doable. Would that smack convention right in the face!

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Finally got my wheels fixed. ready for tomorrow's ride!

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=231354

I think I might change the bar tape to white someday.

Here's a pic of my craigslist $450 CAAD10 5, not a fan of green bar tape. Hoping to put white bar tape to match the white and red seat off my hybrid as well as my Easton EA50 wheelset. Other than the green bar tape it has a few minor scratches but it rides great.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r...224_161659.jpg

Oh yeah, that green tape needs to go NOW

Until you said this, I assumed you had swapped it over for the Christmas season...

Hey guys quick question (don't really know where else to ask): does anyone know which Hudz model fits with 105 5700? I'm putting the finishing touches to my CAAD10 w/ the collegiate racer (read: poor and lots of Ramen) in mind.

Here is the link to their site: http://www.grabthehudz.com/

I also had a question.I went to the LBS last week.I think its going to be a Caad 10-3,black.My question is about the crank standard double or compact,any input would be appreciated.

What kind of riding do you plan to do?
If you are going to be doing lots of climbing go with the compact.
If you are riding on flat roads go with the double.

I would advise you to go with a compact just because you have the option to use low gears.

Send them an email, their customer service is fantastic.