Thanks for the compliments, much appreciated! Came up with the color scheme after deciding I wanted a white CAAD. Bought the frame and components over a 6 month period and built it up over a few days. The components are listed below:

2009 CAAD9 Frame and Fork
Rotor 3D Crankset
SPECIALITES T.A. Hegoa 53, 39 Chainrings
Speedplay X2 Pedals
2010 Reynolds DV46UL Assault Carbon Clincher Wheelset
Vittoria Rubino Pro lll Slick White/Black 700x23
7800 Shimano STI Shifters
7800 Shimano Dura Ace Front and Rear Derailleurs
TRP 960 Brakes
DEDA ZERO100 SERVIZIO CORSE Stem
3T Rotondo Bar
Thomson Elite Seatpost
Fizik Arione GARMIN Team Issue Saddle
Jagwire Cables
Hudz Brake Hoods

Will see how the white stripe tires work out after a few rides. This will be my first time trying colored tires.

Can someone tell me if the CAAD line all use the same integrated threadless headset design? 45/45 Campy compatible? Will this headset work on a CAAD7, or later? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ATPCW0? Would I need to replace the crown race seat on the fork, or can I just re-use the original seat?

No they are not all the same. What model specifically do you have. CAAD10 is 1 1/8 - 1 1/2. You can use the same crown race.

I have a CAAD7. That's the headset I'm replacing. But I'm interested in later models, also, most specifically the CAAD10.

Is your Caad7 a 2005?

Um, you got me. I think so, but not 100% sure. It's an R700 if that helps. How do I know?

I have a Caad7 (R700), mine is a 2005, it is the burnt orange color. What color is your bike. Below are the specs, the bike pictured is the one I have, the other colors for the model are listed.

http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/B...e#.UDCRDUQ1-nc

Patriot Blue. It says blue, but that is the exact color.

EDIT: Ooops, it does say patriot blue, ... I stopped when I saw the first Blue.

Okay, well if this is the bike you have the headset size is in the specs, save the spec sheet, it has been helpful to me as I bought my bike used.

Thanks. So would any 45/45 Campy FSA headset do the trick? And hopefully without replacing the crown race seat?

nope…it's 1 1/8" -1 1/4"

Just saying.

Thanks for the data on your build, your choices are well thought out. This must be a very nice riding and responsive bike. Hope you enjoy it.

Bill

So some years are 1 1/8" and other years 1 1/4"? Are they all threadless integrated headsets?

Yes it is 1 1/8 -1 1/4. I was posting in another thread on another forum about carbon road disk forks and had too many numbers in my head.

No, he is saying that the HT tapers from 1 and 1/8" to 1 and 1/4". In previous versions is was just a straight 1 and 1/8".

All CAAD10's are 1 1/8 - 1 1/4"

By previous I meant caad9, etc. though I don't know the first model to use 1-1/8.

How can one offer a CAAD10 at $1,100?

http://i.imgur.com/rqf9b.png

Cause it's a 58, that's why.

52-56s go for more…that's just the way it is.

I had a short lived gulf-colored caad10 (56cm) that I was able to sell for almost $1300, just the frameset. I threw in the OEM C3 bar, stem, and seatpost because I didn't need it anyway.

Well, after looking at road bikes for 4 years, I've finally pulled the trigger. I purchased her yesterday, and spent the evening practicing clipping in and out. Took her around the neighborhood today for a quick 35 degree ride. The bike shop I purchased from only does bike fittings during the week, so hopefully I can go out there tomorrow and get fitted. With compliant weather, I've scheduled a ride with a friend for Tuesday!

2012 Cannondale CAAD10 3
Shimano 6700 Pedals
Shimano SH-R077

I know I may not "deserve" this bike, but I was looking to make an investment for several years. This should curb my desire to upgrade for quite some time. The shoes and pedals were not what I originally intended, but in the store, I figured I'd save some money here and upgrade shoes at a later date when these wear out. The shoes and pedals were 50% off, otherwise I probably would be on Speedplay right now. Or, saving for a set of pedals and shoes.

I know it's not the best picture, and I apologize. This is just a phone picture I took to commemorate the moment.

Thank you!

Congrats on a nice bike. Of course you deserve it, you worked and earned your money and you bought the bike you wanted. No need to justify it to anyone.

very nice drummer, is that 2012?

My bad, just re read your post you said it was a 2012, now if you could tell me the difference in price of a 2012 and 2013 i would appreciate it.