The Cult of CAAD...
09-10-12 | 05:18 AM
#3701
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 5,095
Likes: 5
From: Boone, North Carolina
Bikes: 2009 Cannondale CAAD9-6 2014 Trek Domaine 5.9
The wife procured a 2013 EVO with RED as a wedding gift. Can I still be in the Cult of CAAD if my CAAD9 is playing second fiddle to this lovely machine? I hope so.
And no, there will be no flipping and/or slamming of any sort unless it results in more power and/or comfort.
what a nice bike!!!
09-10-12 | 05:55 AM
#3702
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
From: CT
Bikes: 2010 CAAD9-5, 2013 Supersix Evo
09-10-12 | 09:30 AM
#3703
Tour De French Fries
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,251
Likes: 2
From: Salt Lake City
Bikes: 2010 Cervelo R3 SL & 2013 Airborne Goblin
The wife procured a 2013 EVO with RED as a wedding gift. Can I still be in the Cult of CAAD if my CAAD9 is playing second fiddle to this lovely machine? I hope so.
And no, there will be no flipping and/or slamming of any sort unless it results in more power and/or comfort.
09-10-12 | 06:27 PM
#3705
Beer >> Sanity
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,449
Likes: 0
From: Colorado
Bikes: 2014 Evo DA2, 2010 Caad9-4, 2011 Synapse-4, 2013 CaadX-disc
09-10-12 | 07:03 PM
#3706
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,465
Likes: 10
From: Saskatchewan
What is the sizing like on these bikes? I sat on a 54 cm CAAD10 5 today and found the reach a bit long. I'm 5'9" with a freakish 32.5 inch inseam so the bike feels low between my legs.
Would I be better off with a 52 or the 54 with a shorter stem? I notice there is little difference between the two for top tube length.
Would I be better off with a 52 or the 54 with a shorter stem? I notice there is little difference between the two for top tube length.
09-10-12 | 08:54 PM
#3707
Jet Jockey
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,941
Likes: 30
From: St. Paul, MN
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD9, Ritchey Breakaway Cross, Nashbar X-frame bike, Bike Friday Haul-a-Day, Surly Pugsley.
Okay, here's the final picture. The ENVE SES 3.4s were a loaner from my LBS.
The bike was built from a naked frame. Some of the handpicked parts:
Zipp 303 Firecrest tubulars (Falcon Grey), Tune DC14 skewers
Dura Ace 7900 shifters, FD, RD
THM Clavicula cranks, Stronglight CT2 chainrings
KCNC CB1 brakeset (have KCNC C7s on the way)
3T Ergonova LTD handlebars/ARX Pro stem (LTD stem is coming to replace it)
Tune Komm-Vor+ saddle
Schmolke SL seatpost
Speedplay Ti pedals
All together I put $5,200 in the project (not bad considering that's including the wheelset and all accessories.) As it stands, it weighs 6.2kg and will be even lighter after a few more changes.
The bike was built from a naked frame. Some of the handpicked parts:
Zipp 303 Firecrest tubulars (Falcon Grey), Tune DC14 skewers
Dura Ace 7900 shifters, FD, RD
THM Clavicula cranks, Stronglight CT2 chainrings
KCNC CB1 brakeset (have KCNC C7s on the way)
3T Ergonova LTD handlebars/ARX Pro stem (LTD stem is coming to replace it)
Tune Komm-Vor+ saddle
Schmolke SL seatpost
Speedplay Ti pedals
All together I put $5,200 in the project (not bad considering that's including the wheelset and all accessories.) As it stands, it weighs 6.2kg and will be even lighter after a few more changes.
Also, you may be exceeding the max allowed under your stem as well. Instead of a -17 degree stem, try a -6 or -7 so you can drop your stem, achieve the same reach dimensions, and lose some of those spacers.
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Good night...and good luck
09-11-12 | 11:13 AM
#3708
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,465
Likes: 10
From: Saskatchewan
Ok weight weenies....
I am looking at at 54cm CAAD10 5. Fits well and will fit really well with a tad shorter stem.
The bike weighs 19.24 lbs on the shops scale. I am hoping that some decent wheels could lighten this bike by at least 1lb. Or am I being to optimistic?
With a better crank I could be on a 17lb bike. This bike is on sale for $1300 Canadian. Decent deal?
I am looking at at 54cm CAAD10 5. Fits well and will fit really well with a tad shorter stem.
The bike weighs 19.24 lbs on the shops scale. I am hoping that some decent wheels could lighten this bike by at least 1lb. Or am I being to optimistic?
With a better crank I could be on a 17lb bike. This bike is on sale for $1300 Canadian. Decent deal?
09-11-12 | 02:14 PM
#3709
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 219
Likes: 0
From: Whittier, CA.
Bikes: BMC SLC01 Pro Race, Torelli Montefalco Newhall Bicycle ed. 48x16 fixed gear
Ok weight weenies....
I am looking at at 54cm CAAD10 5. Fits well and will fit really well with a tad shorter stem.
The bike weighs 19.24 lbs on the shops scale. I am hoping that some decent wheels could lighten this bike by at least 1lb. Or am I being to optimistic?
With a better crank I could be on a 17lb bike. This bike is on sale for $1300 Canadian. Decent deal?
I am looking at at 54cm CAAD10 5. Fits well and will fit really well with a tad shorter stem.
The bike weighs 19.24 lbs on the shops scale. I am hoping that some decent wheels could lighten this bike by at least 1lb. Or am I being to optimistic?
With a better crank I could be on a 17lb bike. This bike is on sale for $1300 Canadian. Decent deal?
Campagnolo Khamsin Wheelset
Campagnolo Centaur groupset
Campagnolo Rec FD
uno Stem
KCNC Ultralight seatpost
DIXI ti skewers
gp4000s tires
Michelin AirComp latex tubes
Fizik Antares saddle
Williams Maxim bars
09-11-12 | 02:23 PM
#3710
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,104
Likes: 1
From: South Florida
Ok weight weenies....
I am looking at at 54cm CAAD10 5. Fits well and will fit really well with a tad shorter stem.
The bike weighs 19.24 lbs on the shops scale. I am hoping that some decent wheels could lighten this bike by at least 1lb. Or am I being to optimistic?
With a better crank I could be on a 17lb bike. This bike is on sale for $1300 Canadian. Decent deal?
I am looking at at 54cm CAAD10 5. Fits well and will fit really well with a tad shorter stem.
The bike weighs 19.24 lbs on the shops scale. I am hoping that some decent wheels could lighten this bike by at least 1lb. Or am I being to optimistic?
With a better crank I could be on a 17lb bike. This bike is on sale for $1300 Canadian. Decent deal?
09-11-12 | 03:10 PM
#3711
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 782
Likes: 0
From: Evansville, IN
Bikes: 73 Raleigh Supercourse, 99 Specialized Stumpjumer, 08 LeMond Tourmalet
Ok weight weenies....
I am looking at at 54cm CAAD10 5. Fits well and will fit really well with a tad shorter stem.
The bike weighs 19.24 lbs on the shops scale. I am hoping that some decent wheels could lighten this bike by at least 1lb. Or am I being to optimistic?
With a better crank I could be on a 17lb bike. This bike is on sale for $1300 Canadian. Decent deal?
I am looking at at 54cm CAAD10 5. Fits well and will fit really well with a tad shorter stem.
The bike weighs 19.24 lbs on the shops scale. I am hoping that some decent wheels could lighten this bike by at least 1lb. Or am I being to optimistic?
With a better crank I could be on a 17lb bike. This bike is on sale for $1300 Canadian. Decent deal?
09-11-12 | 03:23 PM
#3712
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,465
Likes: 10
From: Saskatchewan
This is good to hear. I was going to buy the 3 but all they have is a black 5 on sale. I think the $1200 saved will buy me a set of Soul 2.0 or 3.0 and maybe that crank. I can live with the cheapo brakes for now but the saddle and seat post will be swapped.
09-11-12 | 03:43 PM
#3713
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 3,589
Likes: 3
From: Beautiful Long Beach California
Bikes: Eddy Merckx San Remo 76, Eddy Merckx San Remo 76 - Black Silver and Red, Eddy Merckx Sallanches 64 (2); Eddy Merckx MXL;
First thing that I changed was the brakes even before I took it home - had the shop do it. Swapped to Ultegra but not for weight savings but because I have more faith in the stopping power of Ultegra over Tektro. Next was the wheels to elites and then the seat to the Regal.
09-11-12 | 04:54 PM
#3714
Senior Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 262
Likes: 0
From: Boulder, Colorado
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD10 '12 SRAM RIVAL
Just order a Slam That Stem cover.. curious if anyone has had any issues with them?? Probably should've asked before I bought it, but oh well. Thanks for any help from anyone.
I'll probably keep at least one spacer on top and one below in the begging. Any idea why Cannondale add such a massive Crane Creek top covers and spacers???
I'll probably keep at least one spacer on top and one below in the begging. Any idea why Cannondale add such a massive Crane Creek top covers and spacers???
09-12-12 | 08:55 AM
#3719
Still on training wheels
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
From: NNJ
Bikes: CAAD 10
09-15-12 | 03:13 PM
#3724
Senior Member
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 548
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
Bikes: Cannondale SuperSix
