My new CAAD10:




I absolutely love the ride of this frame. I bought the frameset only and moved over all of my own components, night and day from the specialized I was riding. It's an amazing bike. I do kind of wish I was able to get a black frame, I'm not totally sold on the raw, actually considering having it painted if anyone has any opinions on the best way to go about that.

(disregard the stripped dining room wall)

Noooo, don't paint it. It's perfect as it is.

Paint it. Matte black or grey. Most local painting type places can do that for you.

I think if anything, a flat grey would be nice. Like just a coat over the current maybe? Idk I'm no painting expert. I like it as is though.

Perhaps instead of having it painted, I'd try and trade it for a black frame. The raw frames seem to garner a lot of attention, just behind black frames. I'm sure you could find someone to switch you.

That is, unless you want to go for some crazy custom paint job that isn't stock on CAAD10s, in which case I'd try to find a not-as-well-liked frame color and have it painted over.

Sweet looking Eight

My new CAAD, CAAD10-1 Frameset and full black 105 groupset

nice job. I dig it!

Looking good!

Sexy.

Not a bad idea, If anyone out there has a mint condition caad10 frameset they'd like to trade pm me. I'd consider all colorways.

Nice CAAD 8 Floppysocks. How long you been on Okinawa? I am stationed here as well.

I have been here for 3 years, its a great place to ride.

Hit me up, we can go ride sometime.

Jimmy

Hey I'll PM you so we don't jack the thread.

Euro. I dig it.

Next time, take the picture in the big ring and don't cross-chain

I wouldn't paint it either. I have the raw and black CAAD10 and now I'm looking for paint to touch up a few minor scratches. I understand the Testor's model paint is the way to go. I'm guessing I should get the Gloss Black but the local art supply store was out of stock.

Ciao. Ready for summer riding, Caad 10-3 2013 with Mavic ksyrium sl, Rotor oval chain rings and saddle by Pro.
Have fun with yours bike!!!!!

Nice lookin caad Luca, ah. just how tall are you?

Ciao ,I'm 192 cm tall. The frame size is 63cm. I love Caad becouse is no slooping frame ( only 1cm slooping top tube ), and for tall riders no slooping frame I think is better.
For example Colnago and either italian brands did at first slooping frame only for smaller sizes.

Welcome

Love it!

very lovely!

Very Nice Ride Sir!

Here is my steed.

Congrats, don't forget to ride lots. take the reflectors off and remove the warning sticker from the fork drops.
Cheers

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