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12-05-10, 02:32 PM
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The RS10s "suck"? Nobody is going to mistake them for Dura-Ace or RS80s, but as a sub-1800g wheelset, I've read some decent reviews on them. And my LBS, which would love to sell me the 303s that I tried on, has a high opinion of RS10s as a durable training/multi-purpose wheel. But I'm no expert; if you have contrary info, I'd like to know.
12-05-10, 03:09 PM
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There are numerous reviews about how poor the RS10s are in quality. I've had two spokes break on the rear wheel within two weeks, one of which was on a century ride. Luckily it stayed true enough that I could finish the ride. I replaced the RS10s (still on warranty at the time) for the RS20s. The RS20s are a much better ride and hold up so much better. I've had zero problems with them. I wouldn't use the RS10s again if someone gave them to me for free, even as a training wheel.
12-05-10, 03:22 PM
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i have the stock wheels. how much do u weigh? i've gone about 1000 miles on it now, everything is true and no broken spokes...
12-05-10, 05:14 PM
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Just curious what everyone's thoughts are on the 2010 nu team blue caad9's. I am considering picking up one of these frames, but have not seen one in person. When I search for pic's of them online it seems like the shade of blue always looks kind of different from pic to pic. From most of the pictures I see, it seems to be a really light blue, almost like a sky blue. some other pics I have seen, the bike looks more like a primary blue. So if anyone has one and can tell me what the actual color looks like in person then that would be great.
Thanks.
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It's not really a "sky" blue. It's bright, but the color tone is a lot deeper than a sky, or pastel, blue. In my opinion, it's a great color, and gets tons of positive comments, but I'm a little bit biased
BTW, this pic was in very bright sun, which, if anything, makes it look even brighter.
12-05-10, 05:32 PM
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It's not really a "sky" blue. It's bright, but the color tone is a lot deeper than a sky, or pastel, blue. In my opinion, it's a great color, and gets tons of positive comments, but I'm a little bit biased
BTW, this pic was in very bright sun, which, if anything, makes it look even brighter.
It's not really a "sky" blue. It's bright, but the color tone is a lot deeper than a sky, or pastel, blue. In my opinion, it's a great color, and gets tons of positive comments, but I'm a little bit biased
BTW, this pic was in very bright sun, which, if anything, makes it look even brighter.
12-05-10, 05:43 PM
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It's not really a "sky" blue. It's bright, but the color tone is a lot deeper than a sky, or pastel, blue. In my opinion, it's a great color, and gets tons of positive comments, but I'm a little bit biased
BTW, this pic was in very bright sun, which, if anything, makes it look even brighter.
It's not really a "sky" blue. It's bright, but the color tone is a lot deeper than a sky, or pastel, blue. In my opinion, it's a great color, and gets tons of positive comments, but I'm a little bit biased
BTW, this pic was in very bright sun, which, if anything, makes it look even brighter.
Beautiful CAAD!!!
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12-05-10, 05:43 PM
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For those interested... Cannondale is selling (auctioning) off all of there domestic manufacturing equipment.
Brad
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12-05-10, 05:44 PM
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12-05-10, 05:46 PM
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12-05-10, 05:55 PM
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12-05-10, 06:00 PM
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12-05-10, 06:10 PM
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For a given year, are all the CAAD9 frames and forks the same across models, with just the components & frame color varying ? Or do they use a higher end fork on the higher end models ?
Sorry if this is already mentioned ... didn't read the entire thread.
Sorry if this is already mentioned ... didn't read the entire thread.
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12-05-10, 06:22 PM
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Frames are the same, but the higher end caad's have full carbon forks instead of just carbon wrapped.
12-05-10, 06:31 PM
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I will post pics of the bike next weekend when i pick it up.
12-05-10, 06:52 PM
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I had a team gerosteiner tarmac in 2008, thats a nice blue. I have a caad9 4 right now that I use as a training bike. I will be picking up a nu team blue caad9 6, strip all the parts off the frame and build it up as my race bike for the upcoming season.
I will post pics of the bike next weekend when i pick it up.
I will post pics of the bike next weekend when i pick it up.
I can only imagine what you're going to do to that 9-6.
Give us a taste...groupset? Wheels? Cockpit? Talk!
12-05-10, 08:25 PM
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12-05-10, 08:42 PM
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12-05-10, 10:05 PM
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Found an '05 R1000 for $500 in like new condition with full Ultegra and Ksyrium rims. Hope to check it out and perhaps take her home. Decent bike?
12-05-10, 10:38 PM
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The build will take a little while, but I am picking up the bike next sunday.
The pics below are of my Caad9 4
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12-06-10, 12:32 AM
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https://cgi.ebay.com/Cannondale-Caad9...item3a60f9d868
Thoughts on this guys? What's the most you'd pay?
Thoughts on this guys? What's the most you'd pay?
12-06-10, 12:43 AM
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Seems like the buy it now price is pretty good. In late 2008, I bought a lightly used 2008 Cannondale CAAD9-6 for around $800 shipped, which was a pretty decent deal for me.
12-06-10, 12:51 AM
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https://cgi.ebay.com/Cannondale-Caad9...item3a60f9d868
Thoughts on this guys? What's the most you'd pay?
Thoughts on this guys? What's the most you'd pay?
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