Originally Posted by Muffin Man (Post 15499043)

I dropped almost a pound when I switched from the stock Shimano RS10 wheels to Velocity A23 laced to novatec hubs.

Originally Posted by Nagrom_ (Post 15499088)

You can drop a quarter of a pound with 50g tubes. Cheapest way to drop a lot of weight, and it's also in the place that matters most.

Always start with the wheels, it's pretty much the only change you will actually notice.

Originally Posted by THSdrummer (Post 15499111)

That's encouraging. My current wheel build idea would save around 505 grams over Mavic Aksium WTS (this also includes my switch to Continental G4000s), which is about 1.11 pounds. Still playing around with the wheel build idea. I'll talk to the local mechanic to see what he could build up that may or may not be a better deal.

If the Mavic Aksium WTS includes tube weight, then that'd be a little less weight savings as my hand built set weight estimate includes everything but the tube. I'll look for the light weight tubes. Does this sacrifice flat protection drastically?

Originally Posted by schgr.cube (Post 15491823)

Pretty happy where the CAAD is at. Only thing I'm thinking of changing now is the wheels, would like something stiffer.
I left the saddle bag on for most of the pictures, but staged the full shot for those who are coming from HrN.
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Originally Posted by Elduderino2412 (Post 15499238)

My tubes weigh zero grams, but sealant in each tire weighs about 35-40g.

Originally Posted by Nagrom_ (Post 15500303)

What tires?

Originally Posted by Elduderino2412 (Post 15500397)

Fusion 3's. After you add weight of tires and sealant it's pretty much a wash vs GP4000s w/tubes, but tubeless rocks. I don't have to worry about flats.

Originally Posted by Nagrom_ (Post 15500537)

I wish someone would make a list of all the tubeless tires available. My last two wheelsets, and the set I'm currently building are all tubeless ready. I just haven't done the research on tires.

Down the road I guess.

Originally Posted by Manweiser (Post 15440624)

Alright my fellow CAAD lovers. I've search and search and haven't found an answer I'm not satisfied with regarding max tire width that a CAAD9 will accept. I know 25mm tires will work, but how about 28mm like Continental's 4-season tire?

I ask for a couple reasons. One, my CAAD9 has become the rain/crap-road bike now that its overshadowed by an EVO. And two, friend of mine starting talking about riding D2R2, which is a ride in Deerfield, MA, that is mostly on dirt/gravel roads. For that, I'm not quite sure whether the CAAD9 is the best choice even with 28mm tires. From reading ride reports, sounds like a cross bike is the way to go (and the wife doesn't understand how I could possibly need 3 bikes.)

Originally Posted by THSdrummer (Post 15500859)

A tubeless conversion guide with a list of compatible wheels and tires would be pretty dang handy.

I'd love to make the switch, but I'm honestly not even sure where to start.

Originally Posted by seymour1910 (Post 15481482)

So it's been a while since I posted my CAAD7. I recently did some changes so i decided to post. Changes are FSA wing pro compact bars, Jagwire cables and housing, BOYD Rouleurs (24/28) and a nice coat of Mcguires wax. Not HOT r NOT ready or as nice as a new CAAD10, but I think it looks pretty good for an eight year old bike. Sorry for the bottles in the cages, this was right after a 30 mile ride.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=309324

Originally Posted by qcpmsame (Post 15501617)

Nagrom,
You should find a list like you want in Road Bike Action Magazine. They did an article about the tubeless rims and tyres out now along with the ins and outs of installing a tubeless system and what it entails in the April 2013 issue. They have a list of tyres, wheels, accessories and they ranked several of the tubeless tyres that they tested. Hope this helps you out some.

Bill

Originally Posted by dsheldo (Post 15503389)

Does anyone have the 2013 Boyd Vitesse wheel set? Seems like a reasonably priced upgrade from my stock RS10s. The reviews from last year's model seem pretty darn goo.

Originally Posted by Reeses (Post 15504240)

Is $450 reasonable for a CAAD9 frame/fork/headset? It has a small dent in the top tube though... I'm looking to upgrade my Fuji Newest

Originally Posted by cvall91 (Post 15503416)

I wouldn't want any wheels made of goo.

Originally Posted by Reeses (Post 15504240)

Is $450 reasonable for a CAAD9 frame/fork/headset? It has a small dent in the top tube though... I'm looking to upgrade my Fuji Newest

Originally Posted by Nagrom_ (Post 15504245)

I got a brand new (with warranty) CAAD10 Frame and Whisky 7 Carbon fork for 650 shipped.

I think you can do a lot better. What year is it even?

Originally Posted by qcpmsame (Post 15504322)

Too much for a frame set with a dent, that is a stress riser started and even though the new alloys are very good this is still not good on an aluminum frame (6061 alloy I believe,) regardless of the location of the dent. There have been better prices on CAAD9 framesets lately on eBay, watch there with putting in a "Watch" for that particular frameset, with or without the fork. Best of luck in finding a CAAD9 they are great frames.

Bill

Originally Posted by dsheldo (Post 15475373)

I got a discount through promotive, but I see coupon codes all the time on slowtwitch. Then you order directly from e-Rudy.com