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05-05-13, 09:12 AM
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Anyone have any suggestions on new crankset. I'm not a fan of the FSA SL-K Light that came with my 10-3 and the chainrings are worn.
I wanted to switch up to getting the Praxis Cycles BB30 to BB86 Adapter and get an Ultegra FC-6700 Crankset (which is 700g, kinda heavy) but to round out my ultegra groupset. That's around $300 total.
I know people do upgrade to the SRAM force crankset as well. I was wondering what the experiences are of those who upgraded to other cranksets and have an ultegra group. I like shimano and have heard good things about the praxis bb adapter, and my gut is just to do that for symmetry with all the components on the bike, but if others have good experiences mixing ohter cranksets and the shimano, i'd apt to be convinced and try it out.
I know people also spend $$$ on the SISL2 crankset, but in my mind, i rather spend the price difference between that and the force or ultegra on something else.
Thanks.
I wanted to switch up to getting the Praxis Cycles BB30 to BB86 Adapter and get an Ultegra FC-6700 Crankset (which is 700g, kinda heavy) but to round out my ultegra groupset. That's around $300 total.
I know people do upgrade to the SRAM force crankset as well. I was wondering what the experiences are of those who upgraded to other cranksets and have an ultegra group. I like shimano and have heard good things about the praxis bb adapter, and my gut is just to do that for symmetry with all the components on the bike, but if others have good experiences mixing ohter cranksets and the shimano, i'd apt to be convinced and try it out.
I know people also spend $$$ on the SISL2 crankset, but in my mind, i rather spend the price difference between that and the force or ultegra on something else.
Thanks.
How long will the rings on this FSA last?
05-05-13, 12:30 PM
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Anyone have any suggestions on new crankset. I'm not a fan of the FSA SL-K Light that came with my 10-3 and the chainrings are worn.
I wanted to switch up to getting the Praxis Cycles BB30 to BB86 Adapter and get an Ultegra FC-6700 Crankset (which is 700g, kinda heavy) but to round out my ultegra groupset. That's around $300 total.
I know people do upgrade to the SRAM force crankset as well. I was wondering what the experiences are of those who upgraded to other cranksets and have an ultegra group. I like shimano and have heard good things about the praxis bb adapter, and my gut is just to do that for symmetry with all the components on the bike, but if others have good experiences mixing ohter cranksets and the shimano, i'd apt to be convinced and try it out.
I know people also spend $$$ on the SISL2 crankset, but in my mind, i rather spend the price difference between that and the force or ultegra on something else.
Thanks.
I wanted to switch up to getting the Praxis Cycles BB30 to BB86 Adapter and get an Ultegra FC-6700 Crankset (which is 700g, kinda heavy) but to round out my ultegra groupset. That's around $300 total.
I know people do upgrade to the SRAM force crankset as well. I was wondering what the experiences are of those who upgraded to other cranksets and have an ultegra group. I like shimano and have heard good things about the praxis bb adapter, and my gut is just to do that for symmetry with all the components on the bike, but if others have good experiences mixing ohter cranksets and the shimano, i'd apt to be convinced and try it out.
I know people also spend $$$ on the SISL2 crankset, but in my mind, i rather spend the price difference between that and the force or ultegra on something else.
Thanks.
05-05-13, 03:40 PM
#5853
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I like my bike.
05-05-13, 03:57 PM
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05-05-13, 04:51 PM
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05-05-13, 05:20 PM
#5857
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Nothing other than dialing in the fit.
It's a great bike. Definitely a keeper.
05-05-13, 05:56 PM
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05-05-13, 08:19 PM
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Great picture. The black/white frame is just astonishing. I hope Cannondale does something similar in a year or two. I shouldn't buy a road bike next year, but if the CAAD gets a similar classy colorway, I may not be able to resist. The red hubs look so great. Very subtle.
Looks like you swapped out the clear/white zip ties for black ones. Looks great!
Looks like you swapped out the clear/white zip ties for black ones. Looks great!
05-05-13, 09:29 PM
#5861
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Great picture. The black/white frame is just astonishing. I hope Cannondale does something similar in a year or two. I shouldn't buy a road bike next year, but if the CAAD gets a similar classy colorway, I may not be able to resist. The red hubs look so great. Very subtle.
Looks like you swapped out the clear/white zip ties for black ones. Looks great!
Looks like you swapped out the clear/white zip ties for black ones. Looks great!
The BBQ colorway really was the high point of CAAD paint (although some 9s were really nice...). There's a bit of silver on the stays, and the fork, although my fork isn't stock.
I'm hoping Cannondale makes a track racing frame in a similar scheme in the near future. I've heard some rumors that I hope are correct.
And yeah, I swapped the zip ties.
Less of a glamor shot:
05-05-13, 09:36 PM
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Newly built rig. Just put it together as my new race bike. It's a size experiement for me- I've been wanting to try a smaller frame(58cm). Finally found this BB30 Caad9 on eBay, and have built it up with an older Rival group, a wired SRM, and some older 404 tubulars. Compared to my bigger carbon bikes with higher end spec, this bike has a certain beauty in it's no frills effectiveness. Still dialing in the fit, but I absolutely love it..
05-05-13, 10:29 PM
#5863
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Upgrades to the Caad8 ... SL-K Seatpost and Stem, FSA WingPro Compact Handlebar, and Kysrium Elite Wheels.
I'm lovin' this bike ...
05-05-13, 11:11 PM
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05-05-13, 11:19 PM
#5866
Fixie Infamous
On the count of three, I'm revoking cult memberships.
One... two...
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One... two...
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05-05-13, 11:29 PM
#5867
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You can have my CAAD10 when you pry it from my cold, dead, legs on the top of a mountain.
05-05-13, 11:48 PM
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Thanks for all of the kind words!
The BBQ colorway really was the high point of CAAD paint (although some 9s were really nice...). There's a bit of silver on the stays, and the fork, although my fork isn't stock.
I'm hoping Cannondale makes a track racing frame in a similar scheme in the near future. I've heard some rumors that I hope are correct.
And yeah, I swapped the zip ties.
Less of a glamor shot:
The BBQ colorway really was the high point of CAAD paint (although some 9s were really nice...). There's a bit of silver on the stays, and the fork, although my fork isn't stock.
I'm hoping Cannondale makes a track racing frame in a similar scheme in the near future. I've heard some rumors that I hope are correct.
And yeah, I swapped the zip ties.
Less of a glamor shot:
05-05-13, 11:50 PM
#5870
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What size? haha.
05-06-13, 12:11 AM
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56cm. I'm pretty serious if you are lol, as long as it doesn't cost an assload to dissassemble, ship, then have it re-built and all of that.
Although, just looked at my bike compared to your pic, and I'm going to assume you have a 58 or 60, huh?
Although, just looked at my bike compared to your pic, and I'm going to assume you have a 58 or 60, huh?
05-06-13, 12:27 AM
#5872
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Better luck next time. I was so ready to ship it too.
05-06-13, 12:28 AM
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05-06-13, 07:15 AM
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Ride report for my new Caad 10. I like the compact crank,was not sure if i would.The bike gets up and goes,but i am really impressed how it climbs.Seat is good,had a little cable stretch got that adjusted a couple of times.Love my Caad.
05-06-13, 06:44 PM
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I was going to post a new thread, but I figured I'd come to my fellow CAAD lovers first.
I have been digging around for various handlebars. I'm looking for something with a shorter reach than my Cannondale C3 handlebars (90mm). I'm fine with the current drop (140mm), but wouldn't mind going a little more shallow as well.
The Deda Newton Shallow has made my list, but what gets me is the 31.7 clamp diameter. I know the C3 is 31.8, as are most others, so will a typical 31.8 stem fit and work on the Deda Newton Shallow handlebars? I was planning on going with a Ritchey C260 stem. It would be a bummer if a Deda handlebar wouldn't fit.
Also considering:
-3T Rotundo
-Ritchey Logic 2
-Easton EC90 TKO (might have an opportunity to purchase one soon)
I know the dimensions are all slightly different. I also know I have listed 3 classic bends and 1 ergo style. I don't mind the hand positioning on my C3, I just want to bring it towards me a bit without dropping length off of my stem. I'm also curious as to how various traditional bends feel. I'm digging around for various used bars to try. If I don't like any classic bend bars, I'll spring for the Ritchey Logic 2, which seems to be a compact C3.
I have been digging around for various handlebars. I'm looking for something with a shorter reach than my Cannondale C3 handlebars (90mm). I'm fine with the current drop (140mm), but wouldn't mind going a little more shallow as well.
The Deda Newton Shallow has made my list, but what gets me is the 31.7 clamp diameter. I know the C3 is 31.8, as are most others, so will a typical 31.8 stem fit and work on the Deda Newton Shallow handlebars? I was planning on going with a Ritchey C260 stem. It would be a bummer if a Deda handlebar wouldn't fit.
Also considering:
-3T Rotundo
-Ritchey Logic 2
-Easton EC90 TKO (might have an opportunity to purchase one soon)
I know the dimensions are all slightly different. I also know I have listed 3 classic bends and 1 ergo style. I don't mind the hand positioning on my C3, I just want to bring it towards me a bit without dropping length off of my stem. I'm also curious as to how various traditional bends feel. I'm digging around for various used bars to try. If I don't like any classic bend bars, I'll spring for the Ritchey Logic 2, which seems to be a compact C3.