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Greetings from the Philippines!

I have been mountain biking for over 4 years already and recently got interested in road bikes. An officemate of mine sold his bike to me for a very good price (about 500usd). It's a CAAD8 Sora, it's heavy at 22.5 pounds.

I am wanting to upgrade the groupset to a 105 and what wheelset would you guys recommend for about 400usd?

Also, I'll be using mtb pedals for it and have installed in the next few days as I don't want to spend (yet) for a dedicated road pedal and shoes. This is ok for the meantime right? I use a Shimano SPD shoe.

pics below. warning highres pics!

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...n/IMG_8410.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...n/IMG_8406.jpg

ok so I have recently upgraded it.

I changed the groupset from Sora to Shimano 105, I'm glad I finally have no gear indicator! great!
The wheelset was upgraded to a 2012 Mavic Aksium with Aksion tyres.
Handlebar was changed from the stock Cannondale C4 bar (40 c-c) to an ITM bar (42 c-c)

From 9.8kgs, it's now around 8.8kgs.

Any suggestions to bring the weight down a little bit more? I'm targetting around 8kgs at least.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...-59-13_407.jpg

seymour1910

08-24-12 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by athlonfan (Post 14647602)

Not an expert as I am new to road cycling myself but I would say you could shed a little more weight by going with a carbon stem and seatpost. Also there are lighter options for a saddle than the stock Cannondale. I don't know much more than that....well there are lighter pedals than the MTB pedals and I guess you could spend the money for carbon bottle cages.

jesspal

08-24-12 12:35 PM

Lighter wheels could be had for about $475. Substantially lighter

NWS Alpine

08-24-12 12:39 PM

Wheels, Seat, Seatpost would be the easy and somewhat cheaper route.

Gharp23

08-24-12 03:06 PM

Are the 2013 caad 10 models for sale yet? I've been reading some rumors about them and deciding on whether I should wait and get the newer model. Is there going to be any good upgrades to this years? I'm wanting an ultegra group but I've heard the price might be a good amount lower than than the 2012 model? Not sure.

seymour1910

08-24-12 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gharp23 (Post 14648766)

A few pages back in this thread someone posted pics of the 2013 CAAD 10 options. I'm not sure what page but it's there. My LBS will start selling them in late September so all the 2012 bikes are on sale now. I am not sure about specs yet, Cannondale still has the 2012 bikes on their site.

jesspal

08-24-12 04:42 PM

I have seen them or sale yes.

IndependentMind

08-26-12 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ohmannuel (Post 14552452)

Finally (2 months to build)
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...23470467_n.jpg

I knew those were yishun wheels the moment I saw the pic! I've been riding mine for 3 seasons without any issues. Enjoy!

Love the orange on black BTW

Smokinbbl

08-26-12 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesspal (Post 14648111)

Lighter wheels could be had for about $475. Substantially lighter

What wheelsetwww are you recommending? I am looking to do the same thing, and I wanna do research! Thanks

Ohmannuel

08-26-12 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by athlonfan (Post 14647602)

From 9.8kgs, it's now around 8.8kgs.

Any suggestions to bring the weight down a little bit more? I'm targetting around 8kgs at least.

I have a few recommendations
seatpost :kcnc ult. light seatpost
Seat clamp: Woodman Death Grip seat clamp
Stem: UNO "7" ult. light stem 104g
Skewers: J/L Ti QR Skewers
All parts I use or have used and the weight should drop a bit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndependentMind (Post 14655161)

I knew those were yishun wheels the moment I saw the pic! I've been riding mine for 3 seasons without any issues. Enjoy!

Love the orange on black BTW

Thanks a lot, I've had them for over a year now so yeah they have more than held up. The Orange and Black goes great with my team (TRU Cycling)

jesspal

08-26-12 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokinbbl (Post 14655674)

What wheelsetwww are you recommending? I am looking to do the same thing, and I wanna do research! Thanks

Competitivecyclist had Mavic Ksyrium Elites for $475 a couple weeks ago.

Gharp23

08-27-12 10:32 AM

So I guess these are the new color schemes for 2013. not sure if I like them or not.. looks like more graphics are added on. hmm..

caad10 5
http://www.huckleberrybicycles.com/w...013CAAD10.jpeg

caad10 4
http://evolutioncycles.co.nz/image/d..._rival_993.jpg

caad10 3
http://www.thebikeshop.de/WebRoot/St...10-3-White.jpg

caad10 2
http://i.imgur.com/SraFU.png

I do like this one:
caad10 1
http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdn...ad10-black.jpg

Elduderino2412

08-27-12 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Gharp23 (Post 14658300)

So I guess these are the new color schemes for 2013. not sure if I like them or not.. looks like more graphics are added on. hmmm....

glad i bought last years model. New graphics are to busy for me.

cvall91

08-27-12 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Elduderino2412 (Post 14658395)

glad i bought last years model. New graphics are to busy for me.

The CAAD10 2 is the only one that catches my attention. I have a soft spot for green.

Elduderino2412

08-27-12 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cvall91 (Post 14658414)

The CAAD10 2 is the only one that catches my attention. I have a soft spot for green.

i would get it for the groupo, as i'm about to change my 105 to force within the next year.

DGlenday

08-27-12 04:19 PM

Other than the CAAD 10 1 - the paint jobs are unbalanced.

http://blog.sysomos.com/wp-content/u...10/unlike.jpeg

Ohmannuel

08-27-12 05:45 PM

I'm on the same page, even the Caad 10 1 is not as smooth as last years. I thought I missed out by getting a "Deal" with my funky color scheme, but had I waited for this year's deal I would have ended up with one of these or a trek! (team might change sponsors). I'm rather happy with my frame now.

DevinL

08-29-12 12:37 PM

Hey, guys I'm hoping you can help me get my stem a tad lower. I own a 2012 CAAD10 RIVAL and when I remove the carbon spacers.. can I take out two smaller from below and put them on top(leaving the larger and 1 smaller below)? Or am I stuck for now... If so what do I need to buy? Thanks

Namji

08-29-12 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gharp23 (Post 14648766)

Have had 2013 caad10 for almost two months now...

BarracksSi

08-29-12 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevinL (Post 14668259)

Hey, guys I'm hoping you can help me get my stem a tad lower. I own a 2012 CAAD10 RIVAL and when I remove the carbon spacers.. can I take out two from below(leaving the larger and 1 smaller below) the stem and then put them on top? I was worried about tightening the stem cap down on them. Sorry for the n00b question.

They'll be fine.

They'll be receiving the same pressure as they were when they were under the stem (remember, tighten the top cap first to compress the stem-spacer-headset-fork "stack" together, then tighten the stem clamp bolts).

Also, some fork manufacturers, like Easton, say to put one spacer on top so that the stem isn't stressing the very tip of the carbon steerer tube.

DevinL

08-29-12 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarracksSi (Post 14668286)

Look okay to you? Thanks for your input. Interested to see how this feels tomorrow.

Before:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/35896/2012-...2012.48.06.jpg

After:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/35896/2012-...2012.55.37.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/35896/stem.jpg

I guess this common for CAAD10 owners to do? Seems like a lot of people have to end up buying other parts.

Ultraslide

08-29-12 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevinL (Post 14668405)

I guess this common for CAAD10 owners to do? Seems like a lot of people have to end up buying other parts.

It's common and looks like you've done it properly. The top of the stem grabs the top cap and bottom of the stem grabs steerer tube. Should be fine. I run 10mm of spacers on top for now and I'll make a permanent cut on the steerer tube later. I also bought at 15mm headset cap from Cane Creek so I can get another 10mm of drop below the top of the stock headset cap. That's a low as I'll go : )

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Z...My+Caad+10.JPG

Banzai

08-29-12 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarracksSi (Post 14668286)

Also, some fork manufacturers, like Easton, say to put one spacer on top so that the stem isn't stressing the very tip of the carbon steerer tube.

Easton's fork instructions specify a full 8mm above the stem, and they provide a 10mm spacer with their forks to go on top, just in case you don't have one.

I've always wondered why 8mm...why not 3-4 with a 5mm spacer on top? Do those extra mms make that big of a difference in the stresses on the steerer tube?

NWS Alpine

08-29-12 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevinL (Post 14668405)

Look okay to you? Thanks for your input. Interested to see how this feels tomorrow.

I guess this common for CAAD10 owners to do? Seems like a lot of people have to end up buying other parts.

It's fine for now but once you settle on your position you should cut the steerer tube so there are no spacers above the stem. The way cannondale uses an expansion plug you want it to be low enough to support both the stem bolts (as they instruct in the manual). If you don't already get a 5nm torque key as it's great for stems and seatpost adjustments.

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