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Old 02-06-12 | 03:04 PM
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Danny's is indeed the closest shop to me, but no - I got it from Piermont, across the river. Their ebay selling program is awesome!
I got my Trek at Danny's.
I used to go there when "Danny" actually owned it 30 years ago.
If they sold Cannondale, I would've gotten my CAAD from them.


Getting homesick now.
I'm missing Westchester.
But! I have this to compensate...


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Old 02-06-12 | 07:56 PM
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As promised the completed build. I didn't take the time for all the bike pron details, but you get the idea. Maybe not super hot, more like the girl next door. You know you'd ride it ;-)


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Old 02-06-12 | 08:35 PM
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^looks hot to me!
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Old 02-06-12 | 09:50 PM
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^looks hot to me!
Thanks man. I think she looks like a penguin.
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Old 02-07-12 | 12:37 AM
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...or like a tuxedo.
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Old 02-07-12 | 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Ultraslide
As promised the completed build. I didn't take the time for all the bike pron details, but you get the idea. Maybe not super hot, more like the girl next door. You know you'd ride it ;-)
Love it US.
And I'd hit that like The Mob bro!
Ride it hard and put it up wet!
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Old 02-07-12 | 10:59 AM
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That sure is perty!!!!

Getting homesick now.
I'm missing Westchester.
But! I have this to compensate...

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Old 02-07-12 | 11:00 AM
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Woud you buy this CAAD ??

https://jerseyshore.craigslist.org/bik/2834120132.html

or this..

https://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/bik/2828129646.html
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Old 02-07-12 | 11:13 AM
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you know one's a 54 and the other a 56, right? both seem to be pretty good deals, buy the one that fits you. keep in mind you may not get warranty service?..
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Old 02-07-12 | 02:17 PM
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That's more a SRAM vs Shimano argument.
The SRAM for $1200., The Ultegra for $1,500.
Or, a brand new leftover 105 for around $1200. with a lifetime warranty.
Both are great bikes, but very overpriced in my opinion.
But, it's NY/NJ...they are expecting you to negotiate.

If you were going to spend that much however, I'd buy brand new.
You're really not saving much in the grander scheme of things,
and you're missing out on all the benefits of being an original owner.

Originally Posted by slynkie
you know one's a 54 and the other a 56, right? both seem to be pretty good deals, buy the one that fits you. keep in mind you may not get warranty service?..
Good catch Slynk.

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Old 02-07-12 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by musiquero
That sure is perty!!!!
Even the view outside of my window while I'm on my trainer is nice.
It was a life-change for me. I love New York, but I'm very happy where
I'm at now. In fact, it reminds me a lot of P.R..
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Old 02-07-12 | 06:50 PM
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Just brought her home and took it for a spin around the block before the sun goes down. Can't wait to really get out there with it!
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Old 02-07-12 | 10:32 PM
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AZ! Beautiful!

But that Crankset! It's gotta go!
Throw an Ultegra SL set at least
(cheap, gorgeous, lighter).

Other than that, she's beautiful!



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$180./shipped




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Old 02-09-12 | 11:43 AM
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I might get a 2012 CAAD10-5 soon and want to know which color (black vs white/green/blue) looks better in your own opinion and why would you choose it?
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2ndGen, which brakes are those? I'm looking to upgrade my Tektro brakes for something lighter and with better performance. I think the brakes you pictured above are in the $300- range, are they not?
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Old 02-09-12 | 12:41 PM
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What's a great price right now for a 2012 CAAD10 105? I don't want to get ripped off.
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Old 02-09-12 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo_Tut
2ndGen, which brakes are those? I'm looking to upgrade my Tektro brakes for something lighter and with better performance. I think the brakes you pictured above are in the $300- range, are they not?
you may find the price a pleasant surprise -
https://www.planet-x-usa.com/pCNC%20U...ht-Brakes.aspx
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Old 02-09-12 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by slynkie
you may find the price a pleasant surprise -
https://www.planet-x-usa.com/pCNC%20U...ht-Brakes.aspx
Or even cheaper for the exact same product branded as Mr Control (I have them on my CAAD9)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mr-Control-S...#ht_500wt_1413
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Old 02-09-12 | 01:31 PM
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Or even cheaper for the exact same product branded as Mr Control (I have them on my CAAD9)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mr-Control-S...#ht_500wt_1413
Actually the linked brakes are forged, not CNC. Probably stronger than CNC but a few grams heavier.
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Old 02-09-12 | 06:45 PM
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It's not the best pic, but it will have to do for now.

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Old 02-09-12 | 06:51 PM
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What's a great price right now for a 2012 CAAD10 105? I don't want to get ripped off.
About $1400. is good.


Originally Posted by ChuBikes
I might get a 2012 CAAD10-5 soon and want to know which color (black vs white/green/blue) looks better in your own opinion and why would you choose it?
I love black, but those team colors are growing on me.
Tough choice for me. I'd go with the white one.

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Old 02-09-12 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo_Tut
2ndGen, which brakes are those? I'm looking to upgrade my Tektro brakes for something lighter and with better performance. I think the brakes you pictured above are in the $300- range, are they not?
Planet-X CNC Ultralights
I saved 170g when I upgraded from my Tektro R310 brakes.
I paid $175. for them shipped w/SwissStop brake pads.
But, I've seen them sell for less. Excellent brakes.
I'll probably go for forged myself next time.
They come in several colors too.
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Old 02-09-12 | 09:45 PM
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Thanks for the info on the brakes. The Planet X CNC's look nice, but where do I find the forged and why are they better?
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Old 02-10-12 | 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Velo_Tut
Thanks for the info on the brakes. The Planet X CNC's look nice, but where do I find the forged and why are they better?
Try Planet-X USA first. You might get a better deal with lower cost of delivery. They sell booth CNC & Forged.
Planet-X U.K. might have more options and are selling them with SwissStop brake pads (well worth the effort).
Both are on sale now.

I've never ridden the forged set, but I understand that forged aluminum is stronger than CNC'd.

CNC USA
CNC UK
Forged UK
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Old 02-10-12 | 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 2ndGen
Try Planet-X USA first. You might get a better deal with lower cost of delivery. They sell booth CNC & Forged.
Planet-X U.K. might have more options and are selling them with SwissStop brake pads (well worth the effort).
FWIW, I just received a set of CNC's from Planet-X USA and they also came with the SwissStop pads... Quite a nice brakeset.
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