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NWS Alpine 05-30-12 11:20 AM

I ended up replacing my BB30 bearing with a set of Phil Wood bearings and some loctite 680 retaining compound. Also added some Praxis Works chainrings last night and they look awesome. I am waiting for my wheels to get here on Friday to post some updated pics. I ended up getting a used set of PSIMET 50mm clinchers (24/28 CX Ray spokes, novatec hubs). I am thinking about adding some graphics to the wheelset. I want to add a little color and stealth lettering. I am going to see if they can make the following with gloss black cannondale lettering. If not then I will just use the green cannondale logos on the wheels. Similar to how some people leave just the firecrest logo or reynolds logo sans lettering. The wheels are Matte UD carbon.

http://www.bikesdecals.com/images/Ca...s%20decals.jpg

emveezee 05-30-12 12:18 PM


Originally Posted by primov8 (Post 14287137)
I'm no weight weenie(6'0/200-210), but definitely impressed so far.

Are you 6' with a 94cm inseam? Maybe it's a perspective thing, but that saddle height on a 56 looks insane for 6'-er!

Ian560 05-30-12 07:50 PM

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Here is my CAAD10 Rival, Relatively new to racing but I love it. I rode an 8000 Orbea today, besides the di2 and the smoothness Shimano gave. The frame didn't seem to much better than the alumin Caad10. I can't afford to race a carbon bike anyway :). CAADs are the BOMB!

alexaschwanden 05-30-12 08:04 PM

I hit over 7000 miles on my cannondale caad10!, sorry for the late post.

Creakyknees 05-30-12 08:54 PM

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I'll just leave this here...

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primov8 05-31-12 05:05 PM

Creakyknees- great looking shot.


Originally Posted by emveezee (Post 14290514)
Are you 6' with a 94cm inseam? Maybe it's a perspective thing, but that saddle height on a 56 looks insane for 6'-er!

That first pic was before I got to dialing in the fit; as of today, the only part left to be installed is the front derailleur which arrives tomorrow.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7211/7...f2036db7_c.jpg

NWS Alpine 05-31-12 05:47 PM

how do you decide which bike to ride? Is your CAAD crits/rainonly?

JoeyC68 05-31-12 06:07 PM

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What's up fellow CAAD Cutlers? I have not posted in a while, It's been a busy spring for me. Moving racing and divorce! It's hard to see in this image, but I found some Michelin Pro Race 3's that are a near match to my bikes blue. They are super sweet tires, good grip, lively feel and good wear. I have taken them on some gravel roads with no issue. Keep the rubber side down, boys and girls, and ride like you stole it!


http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=253525

primov8 05-31-12 06:26 PM


Originally Posted by NWS Alpine (Post 14296901)
how do you decide which bike to ride? Is your CAAD crits/rainonly?

I actually bought this to be the "rainy day" backup for the Ridley. I doubt I'll ever get into racing as I only ride primarily on the weekends(100-150 miles) with an occasional 20-30 mile ride during the week; besides work and chasing after the little ones (5yr, 3yr, 16mos) most of my spare time has been focused on shorinji kempo. I've begun training again as I took a long 6-7 yr. hiatus and now practicing and working for my 1st degree black belt.

JoeyC68 06-01-12 10:15 AM


Originally Posted by primov8 (Post 14297047)
I actually bought this to be the "rainy day" backup for the Ridley. I doubt I'll ever get into racing as I only ride primarily on the weekends(100-150 miles) with an occasional 20-30 mile ride during the week; besides work and chasing after the little ones (5yr, 3yr, 16mos) most of my spare time has been focused on shorinji kempo. I've begun training again as I took a long 6-7 yr. hiatus and now practicing and working for my 1st degree black belt.

What is it with you guys and your rainy day bikes? Bikes are meant to be ridden in all kinds of weather! You just have to wash it when your done. I ride the same bike rain, shine, snow. I even ride it on unpaved roads. I guess if a person is a **** mechanic or doesn't take the time to learn then I undersand........ no,forget that, buy the tools and gain the knowledge to maintain your bike!

I <3 Robots 06-01-12 01:40 PM

Somebodys cereal got peed on this morning.

aham23 06-02-12 05:34 AM

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the 9 is no more. unlike me, it was not surgically repairable. so say hello to, the Gas.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=253737

later.

rangerdavid 06-02-12 05:59 AM

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Here's mine after the new sram group was installed, white bar tape and a new white Romin saddle.

FPSDavid 06-02-12 10:11 AM


Originally Posted by aham23 (Post 14303066)
the 9 is no more. unlike me, it was not surgically repairable. so say hello to, the Gas.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=253737

later.

Details on what you changed/upgraded?

milkbaby 06-02-12 10:56 AM


Originally Posted by JoeyC68:14299662
What is it with you guys and your rainy day bikes? Bikes are meant to be ridden in all kinds of weather! You just have to wash it when your done. I ride the same bike rain, shine, snow. I even ride it on unpaved roads. I guess if a person is a **** mechanic or doesn't take the time to learn then I undersand........ no,forget that, buy the tools and gain the knowledge to maintain your bike!

What is it with people that only have one bike? That makes me sad. :( hahaha

Another advantage of multiple bikes is that you have "spare parts" on other bikes. :)

NWS Alpine 06-02-12 11:37 AM

I got my wheels yesterday and converted them to tubeless. Here is an updated pic with everything I have changed from stock. Washed it today as it was filthy from an early morning group ride in the rain today.

CAAD 10-5 stock besides:
Specialized Romin Evo Pro
Look Keo 2 Max pedals
Praxis Works 53/39 chainrings (added black bolts)
Elite cages
Fizik Microtex bar tape
PSIMET 50mm clinchers 24/28 CX Rays Novatec hubs
Hutchinson Fusion 3 tubeless
Ultegra 12-23T
Reynolds carbon pads
Garmin 310xt Wahoo Ant+ speed/cadence

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7234/7...42a9b3fb_b.jpg

I love this bike. It's my first road bike and have had it for a couple months now. Really enjoy riding now.

alexaschwanden 06-02-12 12:10 PM

Great cannondale caad10.

NWS Alpine 06-02-12 12:17 PM


Originally Posted by alexaschwanden (Post 14304075)
Great cannondale caad10.

Thanks.

Also forgot to add that it's a 58cm too

FPSDavid 06-02-12 05:58 PM


Originally Posted by NWS Alpine (Post 14303977)
PSIMET 50mm clinchers 24/28 CX Rays Novatec hubs

How much did those run you? I emailed Psimet a while ago and never heard back...

NWS Alpine 06-02-12 06:14 PM


Originally Posted by FPSDavid (Post 14305121)
How much did those run you? I emailed Psimet a while ago and never heard back...

I got them used so not sure what they run new. I paid $550 shipped with wheel bags and skewers. They are so much stiffer than the stock RS10s. I can't feel them flex at all. Really impressed with them so far. Rode in pouring rain and braking was good with the reynolds pads. I need to get them in some wind to see how they do. Hopefully it's not bad since I am a clyde at 205lbs.

Ian560 06-02-12 06:49 PM


Originally Posted by aham23 (Post 14303066)
the 9 is no more. unlike me, it was not surgically repairable. so say hello to, the Gas.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=253737

later.

Love the liquigas livery

aham23 06-03-12 05:41 AM


Originally Posted by FPSDavid (Post 14303748)
Details on what you changed/upgraded?

not much. only the frame of the 9 busted (at a weld point) and we transfered all the parts over. running SRAM RED/Force mix, Quarq with SRAM 975 cranks, ect... i did pick up a new 3t steam, the murdered out black one and new 3t seatpost with the white graphics. all the red bits i had on the 9 dont match. later.

aham23 06-03-12 05:43 AM

hawt. pretty much what mine looks like. except the wheel decals for PSIMET & TEAM ISSUE. oh, and i need a white saddle for sure. later.

primov8 06-03-12 06:45 AM

Both Liquigas Caad10s and the Caad9/cosmic look great. I'm officially a caad cult member after taking the Caad10 out for the first time this morning. I had originally planned on a short 15-20 mile loop and to switch to the Noah to meet up with my group. That never happened and eventually turned into a 55 mile ride. I must say, this bike has me impressed as this Caad10 is as responsive as the Noah, and almost didn't feel like I was riding an aluminum frameset.

bikejrff 06-03-12 08:23 PM

Am I allowed in the cult, I also have a Madone......ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmake that 2 Madones.


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