The Cult of CAAD...
05-06-13 | 07:47 PM
#5876
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 2,792
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From: Hampton, VA
enjoy your bike, good you got into the sport so young....I wish I could afford a bike like that when I was your age.
order in the cult you say...lol...well Upilu and I have joined forces and airbrushed 90 mm carbon clinchers on our CAAD's...we started a new racing team called the "dreamers" and we will be in the tour with no sag, no sponsors, and do know we will airbrush ourselves winning it by the thickness of a 23mm tire.
05-06-13 | 08:13 PM
#5878
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 2,792
Likes: 6
From: Hampton, VA
Sure Boom....with that sweet CAAD you have you're in....we will PS you on the podium in our PS team kit...
sorry for all of you who are lost right now, those that know the history will get a laugh out of this.
sorry for all of you who are lost right now, those that know the history will get a laugh out of this.
05-06-13 | 08:14 PM
#5879
Member
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
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.
actual size of handlebars and stem clamps are 31.75mm
deda rounds down
most other manufacturers round up
significant digits i guess, lol
05-06-13 | 08:36 PM
#5880
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 662
Likes: 0
From: Missouri
Bikes: '12 CAAD10 3, '88 Raleigh Talon
Thanks!
05-06-13 | 08:37 PM
#5881
Fixie Infamous
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,480
Likes: 28
05-06-13 | 08:43 PM
#5882
:)
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,420
Likes: 3
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD12, Specialized Rockhopper, Norco Fluid FS1
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.
FSA Wing Pro Compact?
05-06-13 | 08:51 PM
#5885
Fixie Infamous
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,480
Likes: 28
They're on my caad as well.
05-06-13 | 09:06 PM
#5887
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 662
Likes: 0
From: Missouri
Bikes: '12 CAAD10 3, '88 Raleigh Talon
I now have another handlebar on the list!
How did you all make your handlebar selection? Trial and error? Did you just go with one and still use it? Switching out shifters and everything sounds like a pain, but I'd much rather go through that numerous times for a much more comfortable long ride.
How did you all make your handlebar selection? Trial and error? Did you just go with one and still use it? Switching out shifters and everything sounds like a pain, but I'd much rather go through that numerous times for a much more comfortable long ride.
05-06-13 | 09:12 PM
#5888
:)
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 3,420
Likes: 3
From: San Jose, CA
Bikes: Cannondale CAAD12, Specialized Rockhopper, Norco Fluid FS1
Trial and error.
Trading on this forum and stuff.
Surprisingly, the stock C2 handlebars on my CAAD aren't too terrible. I'm probably going to get the FSA bars because the flare in the bar just works with sram levers, but its not a priority.
Trading on this forum and stuff.
Surprisingly, the stock C2 handlebars on my CAAD aren't too terrible. I'm probably going to get the FSA bars because the flare in the bar just works with sram levers, but its not a priority.
05-06-13 | 09:17 PM
#5889
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 2,792
Likes: 6
From: Hampton, VA
I now have another handlebar on the list!
How did you all make your handlebar selection? Trial and error? Did you just go with one and still use it? Switching out shifters and everything sounds like a pain, but I'd much rather go through that numerous times for a much more comfortable long ride.
How did you all make your handlebar selection? Trial and error? Did you just go with one and still use it? Switching out shifters and everything sounds like a pain, but I'd much rather go through that numerous times for a much more comfortable long ride.
05-06-13 | 09:22 PM
#5890
Fixie Infamous
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,480
Likes: 28
My favorite two bars are 3T Ergonovas, and FSA WPC's. The FSA's come out in front though. Lighter, and even a bit stiffer.
I'm liking them a lot, but I'm getting the itch to try some classic bend bars. Hopefully I can find some with a similar amount of drop.
I'm liking them a lot, but I'm getting the itch to try some classic bend bars. Hopefully I can find some with a similar amount of drop.
05-07-13 | 11:11 AM
#5892
Beer >> Sanity
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 3,449
Likes: 0
From: Colorado
Bikes: 2014 Evo DA2, 2010 Caad9-4, 2011 Synapse-4, 2013 CaadX-disc
Hey, don't knock the camel. The TdF announced that in order to be more green they are going with camel sag for the tour this year. They just need to work out the bike racks.
05-07-13 | 04:11 PM
#5893
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 160
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn, NY
Bikes: 2012 Cannondale CAAD 10, 1985 Nishiki Prestige single speed conversion, 2018 Cervelo R5
Sleepy, Love the shot of your CAAD 10 in the field. I haven't built the nerve yet to "descend like a ninja". If you don't mind me asking, what tires and pedals are you using?
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05-07-13 | 06:20 PM
#5894
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,091
Likes: 2
From: Williamsburg, Tennesse.
Bikes: All have flats.
Ha, I descend more like a marble. But going down the Angeles Crest Highway is so smoooth, it brings out the goodness of the CAAD10.
I'm using Shimano 105 pedals, and some cheapo Vittoria Zaffiro Pro 2's I got on sale. Stuff that works and has been reliable.
I'm using Shimano 105 pedals, and some cheapo Vittoria Zaffiro Pro 2's I got on sale. Stuff that works and has been reliable.
05-08-13 | 01:16 PM
#5898
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 10
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Joined the forum a few months ago, but never really posted up. Sorry not a very good photo of my bike but I love riding it.
I found it at the Toronto Bike Show last fall, neglected in the corner of a small out of town bike shop's booth. Luckily it was my size and it was a good deal! Got fitted, got some new-to-me Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL wheels on and enjoying every ride! I don't see many in the Liquigas colors in Toronto, usually black/white and red/black ones.
I found it at the Toronto Bike Show last fall, neglected in the corner of a small out of town bike shop's booth. Luckily it was my size and it was a good deal! Got fitted, got some new-to-me Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL wheels on and enjoying every ride! I don't see many in the Liquigas colors in Toronto, usually black/white and red/black ones.
05-08-13 | 04:49 PM
#5900
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 662
Likes: 0
From: Missouri
Bikes: '12 CAAD10 3, '88 Raleigh Talon
Joined the forum a few months ago, but never really posted up. Sorry not a very good photo of my bike but I love riding it.
I found it at the Toronto Bike Show last fall, neglected in the corner of a small out of town bike shop's booth. Luckily it was my size and it was a good deal! Got fitted, got some new-to-me Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL wheels on and enjoying every ride! I don't see many in the Liquigas colors in Toronto, usually black/white and red/black ones.
I found it at the Toronto Bike Show last fall, neglected in the corner of a small out of town bike shop's booth. Luckily it was my size and it was a good deal! Got fitted, got some new-to-me Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL wheels on and enjoying every ride! I don't see many in the Liquigas colors in Toronto, usually black/white and red/black ones.
But next time, take a picture of the drive side
