I agree Nick, I ran into this issue. I wanted to get the CAAD10-4 because of the black and yellow (Steelers fan) but it only comes with Rival. Now I am waiting to see what the 2014 line up looks like before I pull the trigger.

Does this have something to do with the "exclusivity" of having that frame color? In other words, it's a status symbol to have that color (because you paid more money). Just a thought.

A good thought. I could see this relating to the upper level CAAD10s (in particular the Di2 version - similar paint scheme to the Black EVO).

It could also stand to mark those who bought the "cheap version". IMO, it's not very fair to sell only the 105 option as the only frameset. If it has to do with status, a buyer should at least be able to select up to the Ultegra version. I'd wager the buyer is probably going to put very nice components on it making the high status of the frame color worthwhile.

I've also heard Cannondale can only make so many CAAD10s each year. Perhaps they divide them into percentages with, say, 33% receiving the 105 color scheme which are sold as framesets and complete bikes. 27% of team color bikes would allow team colors on various levels, and also keep the remaining frame colors across 4 versions limited and thus more "valuable". These percentages are of course made up for the sake of the example.

I believe I may be the newest member, picked up this CAAD 10 on Friday. Love it!

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=311244

And the wheelset parts start to finally come in. Just waiting on hubs and nipples to arrive.

Schweet. Build time.
http://i.imgur.com/gUz5Hm6.jpg

They look awesome so far. What are the specs? A23 rims?

The hubs look pretty dang great as well. I haven't been around long enough to identify them. Still digging around with the possibility of a new wheelset sometime over summer or fall. Considering the Flo 30s once they are released, but getting a handbuilt pair is looking more and more tempting every day. If I can ride for the LBS, I'll probably ask him to build me a wheelset. (Stan's No Tubes 340 rims with Chris King hubs, spokes and nipples open to suggestions).

Still trying to dig up more info on hubs. I want quality, long-term use. If I were to cut down to Velocity hubs or something I could save about half of what I'm looking at with my current build.

Tallying up possible gram saving upgrades. If I go Flo 30, I could afford a new cockpit (narrower handlebars would be ideal) and seat post, or go with the handbuilt set and just get a new cockpit OR seatpost. Any thoughts or considerations? (Feel free to PM me) - I love to discuss this stuff and this is the only place I can go for it.

I'm the guy if you want to talk wheels, haha.

I'm actually just coming off of a pair of A23's due to stiffness issues. Too heavy/strong for 28 lasers in the rear. These are KinLin XC-279s. 23 wide, 28 deep, The hubs are welterweight Novatecs, branded by November. I love the anodized red, and now love the guys from November. Great customer service, great prices. I just laced them 2 cross front, 3 cross rear. Sapim Lasers up front, Sapim Races rear for stiffness. These will add a bit of weight to my CAAD, but ****, I'm 200 pounds... so uh... yeah, haha. These should come under 1600g anyway, haven't yet weighed them.


Regarding hubs. I really don't see a point going for CK's and the like. If you want to talk about diminishing returns, we should talk more about hubs. I've had 5 (or 6?) sets of Novatecs. For the money, they are REALLY hard to beat. Light, cheap, serviceable. Couldn't really ask for more.

As for spokes, that depends on pretty much every other part of the build. Rim choice, hub choice, lacing pattern, rider weight, etc. With those details I could help you more. PM me if you want.

They came out really well. Such well machined hoops, so round.

http://i.imgur.com/oTgpmpp.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/znpHjEb.jpg

Those look super clean.

Wonderful looking CAAD as well. The red hubs are such a nice, subtle accent.

PM sent regarding wheel discussion.

Thanks. I'm happy with the impulse buy on the red hubs, haha.

I'll get to that PM soon.

The red hubs were a good choice. Looks good mang!!

Welcome bug :thumb:

I agree, thanks. They came out a lot better than I expected.

Stiff as hell too.

Gotta at least have some respect for the bike and get black zip ties instead of clear/white though, come on bro!

Haha, yeah I know. I've actually bought a bag of black ties, just haven't got to it.

Anyone see the aluminum shootout in Road Bike Action magazine? The 10 lost to the Allez.....

That's surprising.

I used to ride a 100mm stem but I always felt I was squeezed and had to push my pelvis back to the rear of the saddle to stretch some more, so I decided to do a test with a 120mm stem.
What do you think? Am I too stretched out with the 120mm?

I haven't ridden the bike with the longer stem yet but it feels longer than I'd prefer. Maybe I need a few days to adjust. Should I try a 110mm stem?

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-8.../DSCN8319b.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-m.../DSCN8321b.jpg

Any help would be appreciated.

Why the long face?

Kidding aside, it looks like you have plenty of elbow bend. If that's comfortable, ride it.

dont be afraid to throw on a shirt next time lol...

I would say that looks like a good fit. but if you feel like you are after a couple rides, try a 110mm.

http://www.building.co.uk/Pictures/w...ingo_11lzw.jpg HAHAHA :roflmao2:

Do you think that plenty of elbow bend is uncomfortable for long rides?

Exact opposite actually. Locked elbows suck.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=312041
I know this isn't the greatest picture, and since it's been taken i've changed the bar position and raised the saddle quite a bit to get a better leg extention, I still thought I would post it. My first real road bike, a 1999 Caad 4 with full campy chorus and record shifters.

this.

ur arm angle looks fine guy who posted himself with horse head.