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BoomMcNasty 02-14-13 11:18 PM

What are the first 2?

Jaytron 02-14-13 11:18 PM


Originally Posted by BoomMcNasty (Post 15275779)
I was just checking your bike out in the "what road bike do you have" thread, very nice with the wheels.
What year is this and is that the stock fork?

2012, yes it's the stock fork. The red on the wheels will help me pull off my black/red saddle. Woop.

jtwilson 02-14-13 11:19 PM


Originally Posted by Nagrom_ (Post 15275786)
That's my third favorite paint scheme.

I agree! Second favorite for me is the BBQ black w/ white lettering, and #1 has gotta be the black on black anodized 10-1 from 2011/12 :D

BoomMcNasty 02-14-13 11:20 PM


Originally Posted by jtwilson (Post 15275787)
Well folks, I've put about 450mi on my 2011 CAAD10-1 w/ Red group that I built about a month ago. It was supposed to be my rain/winter/crit bike, but I love it so much, I am starting to wonder if my 2008 Cervelo R3 frame is really worth holding on a pedestal over it. I suppose I will just have to race them both with equal abandon! With latex tubes inside Conti GP4k clinchers, the CAAD10 ride is a lot smoother than I expected over rough pavement. Almost as smooth as my old Columbus steel Bianchi, but with a ton more stiffness during hard efforts.

Loving it!

:thumb:

BoomMcNasty 02-14-13 11:22 PM


Originally Posted by Jaytron (Post 15275790)
2012, yes it's the stock fork. The red on the wheels will help me pull off my black/red saddle. Woop.

Switch it over, I'll wait...

Nagrom_ 02-14-13 11:25 PM


Originally Posted by BoomMcNasty (Post 15275789)
What are the first 2?

2012 BBQ (obviously :lol:)
2012 black/ano
2012 back/black


2012 did paint so damn right.

jtwilson 02-14-13 11:28 PM

^^ Confused.

Jaytron 02-14-13 11:41 PM


Originally Posted by BoomMcNasty (Post 15275808)
Switch it over, I'll wait...

I'm not home to switch it! I'll post pics when I do... promise!

Nagrom_ 02-14-13 11:41 PM


Originally Posted by jtwilson (Post 15275840)
^^ Confused.

Those are my 3 favorite paint schemes.....

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2du58g-uZm..._3_Blk_lrg.jpg
http://images-en.busytrade.com/24538...-Road-Bike.jpg
http://www.sidsbikes.com/media/catal...2rax4d_raw.jpg

jtwilson 02-14-13 11:55 PM

Ah ok. I think of #3 as Raw/Black, hence the confusion. I could really go either way on the top 2. I chose your #2 as #1 mainly because it's what I have. BBQ looks superb on bikes with carbon hoops and white wheel decals ala Zipp, Reynolds, older Enve, etc.

Honorable mention goes to this scheme:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8095/8...aabc2d3f_c.jpg

And for 2013, this Black/Raw with the Zipp wheels is really doing it for me:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8524/8...03376873_b.jpg

Hapsmo911 02-15-13 12:18 AM

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http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=299405

I dont know. I always drooled over this guys Raw bike. I do like all the black frames too, but theres something about that raw frame. Anyone can have a painted bike, but not anyone can have a raw alloy bike....

jtwilson 02-15-13 12:24 AM

^^ Yep I almost posted that pic. Always loved it. Besides the sick wheel/frame combo, the lighting of the photo really brings out the beauty of the raw frame.

THSdrummer 02-15-13 08:14 AM

All this talk is making me think about the wanting an all-black bike again... When I went to the LBS to check out my CAAD10, I was hoping it'd be the black/white version. Not to say I'm not pleased. Black/white is just drop dead classy.

cvall91 02-15-13 08:43 AM

I'm not sure if this question has been answered already, but here goes. I currently have a 2012 CAAD8-6. It has done me well. It got me into the sport and has got me through some races. I feel it is time to upgrade, for starters, the gearing is way to small for south FL, plus I feel like a bike could have more feedback, especially when sprinting and what not. I am sticking to Cannondale and am either between the CAAD10 and supersix. As far as how I plan to ride, I do mainly group rides with a couple of 50-60 milers on the weekend. And of course, I'm getting into racing and I really like it so I plan to do compete often. I train with many of the races who I compete with so the rides are decent pace with many attacks and surges. I was offered a 2013 supersix with rival for $2300 new which is what I'm looking to get. Many people say CAAD10's are perfect for crit's, but then many others say the supersix is an amazing bike. I'm 21 so comfort for me is not a concern.

Thoughts?

Jaytron 02-15-13 09:08 AM


Originally Posted by Hapsmo911 (Post 15275943)
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=299405

I dont know. I always drooled over this guys Raw bike. I do like all the black frames too, but theres something about that raw frame. Anyone can have a painted bike, but not anyone can have a raw alloy bike....

http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/...ll94/hnnng.jpg

bikerjp 02-15-13 09:26 AM

Doesn't BBQ refer to a matte black version? #1 above looks gloss black but can't really tell.

NWS Alpine 02-15-13 09:45 AM


Originally Posted by cvall91 (Post 15276670)
I'm not sure if this question has been answered already, but here goes. I currently have a 2012 CAAD8-6. It has done me well. It got me into the sport and has got me through some races. I feel it is time to upgrade, for starters, the gearing is way to small for south FL, plus I feel like a bike could have more feedback, especially when sprinting and what not. I am sticking to Cannondale and am either between the CAAD10 and supersix. As far as how I plan to ride, I do mainly group rides with a couple of 50-60 milers on the weekend. And of course, I'm getting into racing and I really like it so I plan to do compete often. I train with many of the races who I compete with so the rides are decent pace with many attacks and surges. I was offered a 2013 supersix with rival for $2300 new which is what I'm looking to get. Many people say CAAD10's are perfect for crit's, but then many others say the supersix is an amazing bike. I'm 21 so comfort for me is not a concern.

Thoughts?

What size are you looking for? I just upgraded from my '12 CAAD10 team. I have a set of SISLs as well. IMHO the CAAD was a great bike and I tried quite a few high end carbon frames and would still pick the 10. The SS is a great bike too however I would go CAAD10 unless you can swing an Evo.

cvall91 02-15-13 10:08 AM


Originally Posted by NWS Alpine (Post 15276868)
What size are you looking for? I just upgraded from my '12 CAAD10 team. I have a set of SISLs as well. IMHO the CAAD was a great bike and I tried quite a few high end carbon frames and would still pick the 10. The SS is a great bike too however I would go CAAD10 unless you can swing an Evo.

Looking for a 54. I use a 56 now but I've been told the 54 would fit me better, even though I feel fine in the 56. The same store offered me the '13 evo red for $3500 but that's way out of my price range.

NWS Alpine 02-15-13 10:10 AM


Originally Posted by cvall91 (Post 15276959)
Looking for a 54. I use a 56 now but I've been told the 54 would fit me better, even though I feel fine in the 56. The same store offered me the '13 evo red for $3500 but that's way out of my price range.

My CAAD is a 58. That '13 Evo red is so nice though :P

Speedster22 02-15-13 12:57 PM

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http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=299467New CAAD last week. I9 wheels, Quarq PM w/ Praxis rings, PRO compact bars and stem, Thomson Masterpiece seatpost, Yaw front der, Arundel cages. Rides like a dream.

//can't seem to get the image to attach the way I'd like. flickr is giving me problems, so posted under tumblr.

Elevation 02-15-13 01:12 PM


Originally Posted by Speedster22 (Post 15277713)
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=299467New CAAD last week. I9 wheels, Quarq PM w/ Praxis rings, PRO compact bars and stem, Thomson Masterpiece seatpost, Yaw front der, Arundel cages. Rides like a dream.

//can't seem to get the image to attach the way I'd like. flickr is giving me problems, so posted under tumblr.

nice Bike!

how much does weigh?

BoomMcNasty 02-15-13 07:43 PM


Originally Posted by Speedster22 (Post 15277713)
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=299467New CAAD last week. I9 wheels, Quarq PM w/ Praxis rings, PRO compact bars and stem, Thomson Masterpiece seatpost, Yaw front der, Arundel cages. Rides like a dream.

//can't seem to get the image to attach the way I'd like. flickr is giving me problems, so posted under tumblr.

I like the 4's black and yellow, this is the 1st one I've seen outside of Cannondale's website. :thumb:

seymour1910 02-15-13 07:52 PM

Yeah that 10-4 is nice, it doesn't look good on Cannondale.com but it looks sweet in person. My LBS has one in my size, if I only had $1700 I would own it. Thanks for posting it, good to see a different color bike. everyone loves black bikes. That's why I love my CAAD7 so much, it's not a common color and I never see it when I am out riding.

Impreza_aL 02-15-13 08:05 PM

Reminds of the old GT Lotto Team bikes.

Speedster22 02-15-13 10:31 PM

It weighs in at 16.67lbs as shown. Pretty good for not even trying!

I wasn't sure on the black and yellow when I first ordered it - the picture in the book definitely is not good - but was very happy when opened the box to build it!


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