Odd, mine came with a Prologo. Which is comfortable and fits but I think the cutout is part of my leg numbness issues. That sounds backwards but the cutout isnt stiff enough to not flatten under even light weight.

So I'm thinking about something without a cutout.

Looks like a nice outcome on the build 2ndgen. Isn't it funny how once you start "upgrading" how the budget goes in the toilet. When I built my bike I ended up about 3K over budget and could have bought a higher end bike with the excess, but like you say, it'll coet to upgrade.

Thanks. :thumb:

Tell me about it. I never intended to go this far with it, but with every upgrade, it was like I had a different bike.
The CAAD has to be the most upgraded entry-level frame in the world (though, I wouldn't call it entry-level outside of price).

I already have the build list for my next bike. I have plans for an EVO...buy the lowest model along with a CAAD10
frame (Team Colors), build a 13lb EVO, use the take-off parts and put those on the CAAD10 and see if I can get a
16lber there. But, that's going to be for the Autumn. For the next 2 seasons, I don't want to even think about upgrading anymore.

I've got some tuning to do the CAAD, but that's it pretty much. The build is over. She stands at 15.87lbs.
Now, all that's left is to dial her in some and detail her, take out out and get some awesome pictures,
put my accessories back on her (bag, pump, bottle cages/bottles, computer) and ride her well.

Check out you LBS and see if they have stock take-off saddles.
Specialized, Bontrager and Fizik have saddle testing programs.
Look into those.

Good luck.

:)

Attachment 238784 I have also dumped some coin on my 9 this winter. I'll post the new weight next week.

Nice! :D

3T Fork.
Sick wheelset!
Hollowgrams? Damn!
Weight? Build list?

I guess, as it stands mid-16 to high-17lbs?

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment...4&d=1330135772

Sounds like you might need more set back on the saddle and possibly lower it a couple of mm. If you're riding too far back on the saddle you'll crush the nerves around the sit bones. I had this same problem with a Fizik Antares. Moved it back a few mm and viola! No more numbness.

I'd venture a guess about a pound south of that

I have posted this bike here before, but recently replaced the Columbus noodle with a 3t Pro, and 36 granny gear from 34, and Fizik carbon post. I am waiting on some more things from overseas. I had a dream about cruising around with a Wound-up carbon fork, the anodized one. I have never seen a Wound-up on a caad9...

Nice.
No pressure.
Okay, I can wait. :D

Hi OEM,

Do you have a pic?

I was never a big believer in the "I'll buy now and upgrade later" strategy. I bought the frame below with the intent to build it exactly as I wanted from the start. Yours did turn out nice though!

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n...9/photo3-1.jpg

Thank you thank you. :D
I got my CAAD9 "bike" for about $100. less than a frame.
Sold off the parts I could and took the price down to $600.

Gosh CAAD's look so right with deep carbon wheels!

:thumb:

Those Super Record builds look SICK! And I mean "sick" in the good way... Wow!

Yeah, but they ride like crap when there's any wind! Very stiff and silky smooth with those Vittoria tubies, but I still can't wait to get a Powertap G3 hub built up with a nice box section alloy clincher for the every day riding.

Just got Campagnolo Chorus 11 installed, and I'm very pleased. Got back from a 15 mile ride (cut short due to rain) and it was very solid. These are far and away the best feeling hoods to my hands. They curve in to perfectly match the contour of my grip and are just wide enough to provide plenty of support. The click of the levers really provides incredible feel. It reminds me of the late 80's keyboards where you could really feel the action. The thumb shifters take a bit of getting used to, but as many have said are nothing like Sora. Shifter throws are very short and fast. It still needs some dialing in to get the upshifts working, but I can't wait to get out on a full ride tomorrow. Just about the only criticism I have is the hole that goes all the way through the crank. Seems like that's going to get dirty and have to be cleaned frequently. But I do think it's one of the best looking groups around.

Channeling my inner 2ndGen, I present the photo bomb (albeit with clearer pictures). Now I'm off to post them in every thread I can.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7179/6...8fe1e265_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7040/6...936a965b_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7064/6...b1f83c20_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7061/6...d423479c_z.jpg

Lately, I've come to greatly appreciate my Ksyriums. In the greater scheme of things, they are actually a bargain.
I couldn't have a better custom set built for the money. They've been great performers doing what they are designed
to do without giving me any headaches and I can count on thousands of miles of reliable service from them.
I have to admit, getting a set of 58mm CC's would be mostly for aesthetics for me. It's nice to have options.

:D

Yes! Great looking bike! The gloss black with red highlights looks killer! A lot of people consider Campagnolo the perfect marriage of art with function. I wouldn't worry about the open hollow crank axles, nothing really gets in there because it's typically perpendicular to the direction of travel, but in instances when it's not, then you've got bigger problems! ;)

Edited to add: I speak of the open crank axle from experience as I have one on one of my bikes and have NEVER needed to clean anything out of it. A dust cap would just add unnecessary weight.

3 campy equipped caad9s on one page... you guys are killing me. i would love to hang my record 10 group on a silver one.

alpha, i vote you go with red cable housing and black tape next time.

Really good to know thanks for the info. I understand the logic and weight savings behind it, but after riding Shimano for so long I was scratching my head a bit. One of the big reasons why I opted for Campy was the article I read in Bicycling magazine about the tradition and heritage of the company. I'm not one to buy into corporate BS, but the more I learn about Campagnolo, the more impressed I am.

Funny story - when I went to load it up in the car to take it home, I went to the brake to open the quick release and saw nothing. I had to use my phone to learn how to use the quick release at the shifter, just push the pin in and it takes tension right off the cable - Genius! Very clean and elegant, no plastic levers to flip or stick out from the brakes.

That's a good idea, I hadn't thought about that. I do think one change I may make soon is adding a black/red Arione CX saddle. Thanks for the kind words guys!

the saddle will make the red cable housing pop even more. it happened on accident for me. i got a red slr with my used record 10spd group and just happened to have a set of red jagwire cables laying around for a build the fell through. it was to be temporary but it grew on me and i added red hoods.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...0-21155717.jpg

I'm officially a member!

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/2765/caad10.jpg

This almost lured me to the CAAD side, campy and easton combined with a super nice frame. :thumb:

Finally! :lol:

I was wondering what happened to you!
So, tell us how you scored it. Details, details.

:D

I love this thread! It makes me feel warm and fuzzy on a cold day.