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I've been trying to get up-to-speed on the BB30 bottom bracket. Are most CAAD10 owners running BB30 cranks? Or do you think most are adapting to 24mm standard cranksets (i.e. Shimano)? I'm not trying to spawn 6 pages on BB30 debate, but as someone who is "upgrading" from an older CAAD, and doesn't keep up on such things, this issue came out of left-field. I must say discussions of loctite, special tools, creaking, etc is making me stress about running a Shimano crank.
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I've been trying to get up-to-speed on the BB30 bottom bracket. Are most CAAD10 owners running BB30 cranks? Or do you think most are adapting to 24mm standard cranksets (i.e. Shimano)? I'm not trying to spawn 6 pages on BB30 debate, but as someone who is "upgrading" from an older CAAD, and doesn't keep up on such things, this issue came out of left-field. I must say discussions of loctite, special tools, creaking, etc is making me stress about running a Shimano crank.
If you do want to go with a Shimano crank that is fine but you add a lot of weight which is one of the benefits of going BB30. Praxis Works has a very good solution and I would not use anything else if I was going with Shimano cranks like the 9000. https://www.praxiscycles.com/pages/conversion
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Most run BB30 because there are plenty of good BB30 cranks. The best for stiffness to weight is the Cannondale Hollowgram SiSl2 cranks (many people run them on non Cannondale bikes too). There are a few that have some issues like the FSA gossamer does loosen up a little but not on all of them. More often than not the source of the creak is NOT the BB30 system it just always sounds like it comes from that area as the sound resonates. Usually it's a skewer too loose, seatpost not fully greased, pedals not greased enough, headset not pre-loaded, etc. If it is your bearings it's very easy to apply some Loctite green which is gapping compound and it will keep the bearings seated and resolve any issues.
If you do want to go with a Shimano crank that is fine but you add a lot of weight which is one of the benefits of going BB30. Praxis Works has a very good solution and I would not use anything else if I was going with Shimano cranks like the 9000. https://www.praxiscycles.com/pages/conversion
If you do want to go with a Shimano crank that is fine but you add a lot of weight which is one of the benefits of going BB30. Praxis Works has a very good solution and I would not use anything else if I was going with Shimano cranks like the 9000. https://www.praxiscycles.com/pages/conversion
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I've been trying to get up-to-speed on the BB30 bottom bracket. Are most CAAD10 owners running BB30 cranks? Or do you think most are adapting to 24mm standard cranksets (i.e. Shimano)? I'm not trying to spawn 6 pages on BB30 debate, but as someone who is "upgrading" from an older CAAD, and doesn't keep up on such things, this issue came out of left-field. I must say discussions of loctite, special tools, creaking, etc is making me stress about running a Shimano crank.
bb30 isn't really a debate, but just if u can run it, run it. is the stiffness noticeable? eh. is it lighter? yea by a little (once again though, not very* noticeable). bb30 bearings can sometimes be less than desired.
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Sup guys, joining the cult. Picking up a frameset, need some numbers.
Headtube upper and lower inner diameters on a 2012 CAAD10? I'm gonna need a headset, and don't want to go with the one cannondale offers. Can anyone point me to a good aftermarket replacement?
Also, anyone having any issues with a BB30-->Threaded adapter? Not digging all the complaints about BB30 bearings. I'll wait for the kinks to get worked out.
Headtube upper and lower inner diameters on a 2012 CAAD10? I'm gonna need a headset, and don't want to go with the one cannondale offers. Can anyone point me to a good aftermarket replacement?
Also, anyone having any issues with a BB30-->Threaded adapter? Not digging all the complaints about BB30 bearings. I'll wait for the kinks to get worked out.
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I'm running the cane creek headset with the shorty topcap.
Top Headset:
SHIS:IS42 - 1-1/8" Italian Integrated (ISi) Threadless
Bottom Headset:
SHIS:IS47/33 - 1-1/4" Integrated (IS)
Top Headset:
SHIS:IS42 - 1-1/8" Italian Integrated (ISi) Threadless
Bottom Headset:
SHIS:IS47/33 - 1-1/4" Integrated (IS)
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Just to check, this would work fine, correct?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FSA-Orbit-CF...-/140711750573
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Perfect, exactly what I was after.
Just to check, this would work fine, correct?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FSA-Orbit-CF...-/140711750573
Just to check, this would work fine, correct?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FSA-Orbit-CF...-/140711750573
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Ah, good to know. The frameset I'm gonna purchase comes with a plug, so I'll see whats up with that one first.
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I've been trying to get up-to-speed on the BB30 bottom bracket. Are most CAAD10 owners running BB30 cranks? Or do you think most are adapting to 24mm standard cranksets (i.e. Shimano)? I'm not trying to spawn 6 pages on BB30 debate, but as someone who is "upgrading" from an older CAAD, and doesn't keep up on such things, this issue came out of left-field. I must say discussions of loctite, special tools, creaking, etc is making me stress about running a Shimano crank.
To run Shimano cranks in BB30 frames like the CAAD10 requires an adapter since Shimano doesn't support BB30 (they stuck with a 24mm diameter spindle instead of the 30mm spindle of BB30 cranks). You could use the Praxis Works conversion BB which screws together and expands unlike some of the press in adapters: https://praxiscycles.com/pages/conversion
One of my bikes is SRAM Red GXP cranks in the SRAM BB30 to GXP adapter, and that is one that is Loctite/glued into the BB shell, which is basically permanent.
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I think the CAAD10 is still BB30. In fact, I think all the alloy frames on the 30mm standard are. PF30 appears to only be across the carbon lines.
The creaking sucks. I have not been happy with mine. The only reason I haven't gone to an adapter for a Shimano crank is because there's no guarantee that an adapter would solve the creaking. It's still an interference fit with the frame, which is where the creaking comes from.
BB30 doesn't function any better or worse than 24mm spindles. But it's SO irritating.
The creaking sucks. I have not been happy with mine. The only reason I haven't gone to an adapter for a Shimano crank is because there's no guarantee that an adapter would solve the creaking. It's still an interference fit with the frame, which is where the creaking comes from.
BB30 doesn't function any better or worse than 24mm spindles. But it's SO irritating.
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I think the CAAD10 is still BB30. In fact, I think all the alloy frames on the 30mm standard are. PF30 appears to only be across the carbon lines.
The creaking sucks. I have not been happy with mine. The only reason I haven't gone to an adapter for a Shimano crank is because there's no guarantee that an adapter would solve the creaking. It's still an interference fit with the frame, which is where the creaking comes from.
BB30 doesn't function any better or worse than 24mm spindles. But it's SO irritating.
The creaking sucks. I have not been happy with mine. The only reason I haven't gone to an adapter for a Shimano crank is because there's no guarantee that an adapter would solve the creaking. It's still an interference fit with the frame, which is where the creaking comes from.
BB30 doesn't function any better or worse than 24mm spindles. But it's SO irritating.
I met someone with the FSA adapter (loctite) running Ultegra crank, and they said they've had absolutely no problems (or creak).
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Guy's, I want to change the brake calipers on my CAAD7, I currently still have the Cannondale Theta brakes that came stock. I want either 105 or Ultegra calipers for the bike and was wondering if Ultegra 6600 calipers would do just fine. Thanks in advance.
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The Praxis won't creak because of the design. You still use gapping compound to prevent any movement but the shell compresses against the c-clips creating a press fit style bb. If there is creaking with the praxis then your frames BB is damaged and you need a new frame.
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^ Nice, I hope you enjoy it when it's built up. I have a 2012 with the same paint. Is that an after-market fork?
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I'm in!
I just picked up my new CAAD 10. I had the bar tape changed to Cannondale green tape, and bought Ultegra wheels. I wanted to eventually change over to tubeless tires, which was one of my reasons for choosing this wheel set.
Now I'll research which tubeless tires to get. Over the winter, I'll ride on Continental Gatorskins, hopefully they will be in this week.
I just picked up my new CAAD 10. I had the bar tape changed to Cannondale green tape, and bought Ultegra wheels. I wanted to eventually change over to tubeless tires, which was one of my reasons for choosing this wheel set.
Now I'll research which tubeless tires to get. Over the winter, I'll ride on Continental Gatorskins, hopefully they will be in this week.
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I'm in!
I just picked up my new CAAD 10. I had the bar tape changed to Cannondale green tape, and bought Ultegra wheels. I wanted to eventually change over to tubeless tires, which was one of my reasons for choosing this wheel set.
Now I'll research which tubeless tires to get. Over the winter, I'll ride on Continental Gatorskins, hopefully they will be in this week.
I just picked up my new CAAD 10. I had the bar tape changed to Cannondale green tape, and bought Ultegra wheels. I wanted to eventually change over to tubeless tires, which was one of my reasons for choosing this wheel set.
Now I'll research which tubeless tires to get. Over the winter, I'll ride on Continental Gatorskins, hopefully they will be in this week.
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