Also i guess this was one the LBS had at the shop.So just ignore my ramblings, nice bike.

You are worth it!!!

Yeah Dude. you deserve that bike - NO DOUBT. Enjoy it.

I think I have the same shoes. I actually had bought two pairs of those a few seasons back and kept the black ones as spares (I think they came to something like 70 bucks) the first pair (white/silver) lasted me three seasons and I only started wearing the black ones (same that you have) a few months ago.

Expect the uppers to loosen up a bit as you break them in (it's leather, it happens). I would recommend a pair of insoles (something simple, foam based) to make up for the broken-in leather.

They're going to last you, and they're actually pretty great shoes in the summer (you'll learn to appreciate the vent at the bottom)

Enjoy the hell out of that bike, I'm on a USA CAAD9 (from the last year they were made state side) and I absolutely love the frame, the CAAD10 is nothing short of awesomeness too!

Thank you so very much all! I hope to have the fitting process done today or tomorrow, and then I'll take it out on a big circuit where I always see local cyclists.

Thank you, IndependentMind! The shoes are nice! I was so extremely nervous to go with the SPD-SL type pedals as opposed to the ability to clip in on both sides of the Speedplay, but after just 15 minutes of practice and about 4 Stop signs in my first ride, I've gotten it down pretty decent. Always room for improvement though! The CAAD9s are nice, I just wanted to make sure I get something new that featured a warranty and a free fitting. Riding this is quite strange. My body has adjusted to riding a very under size 1988 Raleigh Talon for commuting and trail biking. The full extension in the legs and arms is an unusual feeling. The fitting should help, at least I'll know if the feeling is right and just something I need to get used to doing.

Yes, it is a 2012. I paid $1800 for it plus money for shoes, pedals, and tax. Ironically, what threw me over the top was the free water bottle cage. I know it's not much, but I was struggling to swallow the price in the shop. Adding an extra $30+ would have hurt me. I'm a college kid. I like free stuff.

A Cannondale dealer I called placed a call to Cannondale for any 2012 stock remaining. Cannondale (as of 8-9 days ago) has SuperSix 6 in 54 and 56 and SuperSix 3 in 56. All really nice bikes, I just figured I'd check out this CAAD10 3 as it has been one of the bikes I drool over.

Sorry about the long post! Just thrilled! Weather looks somewhat warm on Tuesday, and I already have a mountain bike session planned. Maybe I'll have two rides and a run!

Thank you!

Has anyone found touch-up paint for Cannondales? I'm specifically looking for the Berserker (Liquigas) green color. I emailed Cdale but never heard back.

THSdrummer,
These are very touchy words. :)

Congratulations. My second bike was full Ultegra group on Reynolds 853 frame.

And the first was 1982 ... http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=288839

And was a huge step forward and I thought that I did not do much in my life to deserve it. :)

I use nail polish with no issues but my bike is a different color than yours. Not sure if the cannondale experts have what you need but they usually keep a good stock.

http://www.cannondaleexperts.com/Paint_c_44.html

Congratulations on purchasing a fantastic bike!

Having just purchased my CAAD 10 5 I can tell you there was a $600.00 difference on that model at my LBS.

That's awesome!! I can relate. It is sitting in my living room right now. Just resting up after some running intervals. I'll be out for a ride in a few! Bike fitting is scheduled for tomorrow.

99Klein, thank you! Yes, the MSRP for 2012 CAAD10 3s was $2200 (I believe). 2013's MSRP is $2450. Finding a new 2012 CAAD10 in stock right now is probably pretty difficult. This was the last 2012 CAAD10 I could find in the KC metro area, but I didn't call 2 stores. Lucky me it was my size and the components I desired!

Thank you!!

Could any of you CAAD guys help me out here?

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...B30-that-isn-t

I have a brand new (made in USA) 2010 CAAD9 frameset with BB30, although it appears that the frameset already has threaded adapters installed in it. Was this factory Cannondale? I don't think the reseller did this, but I can't be sure.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=289033

Previous owner probably did.

It's probably one of these: http://www.fullspeedahead.com/produc...d-Adapter-68mm

The frame was 100% BRAND NEW when I bought it, complete with the warranty tag attached and the frame affixed from the factory (I'm assuming) to the cardboard. And there are two adapters, one per side. It is not a 'solid' unit. They appear to be pressed in.

Ah, well, I have no idea then.

Check out ebay. At least one seller has a good selection of Cannondale paint colors.

I didn't even know a two-piece threaded adapter even existed ... of course, I'm no expert. Can you tell if it's Loctite'd in?

The day went successful. Spent my late morning on a trainer being fitted (included with the bike purchase). I can honestly say, I feel 4.5x better on the bike now. Just a minor height adjustment with the saddle and stem, and I feel at one with the bike.

Certainly wouldn't be at this level if I had gone used, since I more than likely couldn't have afforded this fitting. I also got an important information that explains why, ehhmmm, certain parts are going numb. Thankfully, it's all fixed. Applied the new technique to the mountain bike tonight and rode for 2 hours and didn't feel bad at all.

I'm thrown on what pedals I have, and I need to make sure I was charged for the correct set. I was under the impression I had Ultegra 6700 (I know very little about pedals, I spend most of my cycling research on components); however, my pedals do not say "Ultegra" on them, anywhere. I looked in the case today after fitting and realized the Ultegra's were a little bit wider material and had "Ultegra" printed on the back.

After looking at the Shimano website, I'm thinking I'm riding Ultegra PD-R670...? Seeing as there is no logo on the back.

Thank you all.

Glad you're enjoying it.
Might they be Shimano R540's?

Also, current project:
http://i.imgur.com/XbtoC.jpg

thats gonna look sharp!!!!

Thanks.

Those aren't the wheels for the build, just something to put on to see it on wheels. Actual wheel set should be coming any day. Scheduled delivery was the 17th, so uh... who knows?


Anxious.

Can't speak to this particular frame, but I've seen Cannondale spec bikes with non BB30 cranks on the lower end components. I was looking at a bike the other day set up like this though I forgot which one. Might have been a caadx. Could be the case here.

EDIT: one more thought. 2010 was, I think, the first year for the BB30 on the caad. Could be that they had overstock on non bb30 cranks and were using them up. Pure speculation but who knows.

what wheels are you putting on it? what are those currently on there, they look a little like deep v's

I had a set of A23's laced up.

Currently in the photo those are a fixed gear wheelset, Alex Sub 30's or something rather. A deep V clone pretty much. Came stock on my track bike and have since been replaced.