Well played :)

and yes, +1 to bent elbows being a good thing. You want your arms to feel relaxed when riding. Locked elbows and death grip is a common cause of shoulder and neck discomfort.

And terrible handling.

Just demo rode this bike, anyone have $4000 they want to lend me?

http://f.cl.ly/items/1j3l3V2r1E153B0y3o1t/ssevored.jpg

Compared to my CAAD10 3, it felt so much better! Lighter, stiffer, better acceleration. It was sweet, although I don't think I like SRAM Red shifting compared to my Ultegra.

"4000 dollar demo bike I'm test riding. I better take it to the cobbles."

:lol:

Haha, that was just where I stopped under a bridge to take a picture, I definitely didn't ride it on cobbles.

I have to post some pics and I will shortly of my CAAD10 3. I have yet to ride it as its still -14 and snowing.
I am weighing the wheels as I am replacing them with a new pair of Soul 3.0 23mm wide rims.
The front Aksium weighs 1200 grams complete. The Soul wheel weighs 995 grams complete with GP4000s and ti skewer. I imagine that the rear will save a bit more weight so I should be able to shave off 430 grams or so from the wheels and have a mid aero 32mm rim thats 23mm wide.

Ooh, let us know about the S3.0, I've been eyeing those for my 10-3!

Hey guys. Have been lurking for awhile, really love the CAADs. Went and got a great deal on a 2012 new old stock CAAD10-4 in raw aluminum. Ordered some Ksyrium Elite's and they are on their way. Will post some awesome pics soon. The stock photos do not do the raw aluminum justice! Quick question...does anyone find the reach on the cannondale brand bars long? I feel so stretched out on this thing. Or should I look at getting a 100mm stem over the stock 110?

First road bike? Was it at least primitively fitted by the LBS?

My CAAD10 is my first road bike. The LBS did a short fitting, but nothing incredible. I feel stretched on it as well, but I'm getting more and more use to it. If you have to lock your elbows to reach it, you should probably step down to the 100.

Glorious demo bike! If you get it, I'll send you my Ultegra for that Red ;) :lol:

I'll get it if you Paypal me $4000! :p

+ 1 on the red hubs
Nice rims, compliments the CAAD.

With the Soul 3.0's the weight dropped to 16lbs 2oz. Shaved nearly a pound with the wheels. Should be a decent upgrade.
Now, if the snow would stop, I could ride my new CAAD10 3.

Looks great! What headset is that if you don't mind me asking? It's not too low but lower than the factory one. Thanks.
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http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/...psdc3c5af1.jpg

http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/...ps48bf6995.jpg

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Two, in the "shop."

http://i.imgur.com/mO03dWV.jpg

Does anyone know if the FSA 1 1/8" compressor/cap is the same as the "official" CAAD10 top cap assembly?

http://www.westernbikeworks.com/product/fsa-compressor-1-1-8-expander-plug-and-top-cap

Are these "your" bikes??

Mine and the wife's.

I use that one on my CAAD10, so yes.

Thanks. I know the "official" CAAD10 top cap (extension) fits snugly inside the carbon steerer, adding reinforcement to the stem bolt clamping pressure. Does this top cap fit as snug?

I just found a cap at the lbs. I don't really know what it is haha

Thinking of swapping frames to an evo, but i can't decide if i like this colorway or not. What do you guys think? Part of me really likes it, and other part thinks i might get tired of it.
Other part of me says stop spending so much money dumb***.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=312640

Not a fan of that blue with that red, personally.

I didn't notice a difference, to tell you the truth. I trust the mechanics at my shop, they work for pro teams (JellyBelly, Rapha/Focus, WD40Bike, etc) and probably know what they're doing ;)

Love the photo. Two of my favorite colorways right there. Complete opposites too. That white K Light crank looks so clean on the black/white color.

Personally, I'm not a fan of it at all. I'd listen to the last part until next year's colorways are out.