nice!

Just joined the club:

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335495

Sweet ride pedro, how do you like it? I like how you put everything together, the Zipps look great as well as the raw seatpost.

I came from a Synapse with 105. The Ultegra on the CAAD feels smoother, like shifting to big ring is easier. Wheelset is the same as what I had on previous bike. The ride is not that much harder compared to the synapse. I get the impression that it likes to climb better when out of the saddle, but who knows, that could still be the new bike thing.

Yes it does. It feels like a rocket surging with every pedal stroke when doing climbing stands! :thumb:

Nah, it's not going to go away :p

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335613http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335616Took a few shots of my CAAD8 yesterday...I have 1 of My Vuelta Corsa HD on only because i am waiting for a new cassette, The Sunrace wouldn't work on the Vuelta and i wanted a new cassette so ...in a few days.....I have thoroughly enjoyed this bike, I have been at it for a little over 2 months and i forgot how much i liked cycling...The folks on here are a wealth of knowledge also....

It's going to look really nice once you get the rear wheel installed. You carry a lot on your rides, but I guess to much is better than not enough.

Yes i carry 4 bottles for my 25 mile rides..still new, i only usually drink 3 but i like to have an extra...rear pouch, (patch kit, 02 pump, tool kit) front pouch, cell CC and Garage dor opener... Pepper spray on the bars...Can't wait to get my new cassette...

I take it you're one that doesn't like to have things in the jersey pockets.

Actually i don't have jerseys yet...I use Reebok hi vis Wicking tee shirts... I have not really found a jersey i like yet so i have these Tees fro Dick's at $15 a piece...I saw a nice long sleeve jersey at Performance bike yesterday for the cooler days... Right now i am not really looking for tees though, Shorts and bike parts and accesories is what i wanted 1st...

First CAAD. http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335811

Welcome to the Cult Ryderk!

Nice CAAD!

Welcome, very nice ride.

Nice rig Ryderk - enjoy it mate.

cheers

First CAAD and done right.

took the new toy over the GWB today
http://www.pedalroom.com/p/2012-cann...-2-13156_1.jpg

bar tape is going to be changed & I plan on taking stickers off the wheels.

Appreciate the feedback fellas! I was inspired after months of lurking in this very forum.

Hoods look really low...unless thats how you like em...

Just picked up my first road bike and first CAAD ever. Thanks to everyone that helped me with the choice. Still have to get it fit and change the stem. http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=335959

to slam or not to slam? will find out in a week or two. :D

http://i44.tinypic.com/o7156u.jpg

Im going in for a fitting on my CAAD in a few days and I talked to one of the fitters earlier today. I'm about 99% sure I will have to have something done to my stem. If it has to get swapped out what is the typical cost? The fitter said it would an additional minimum $35 (depending on which stem we pick) on top of the fitting cost. Is that a pretty typical cost?

A stem can run $20 to $200 or more so kind of depends on what they have in mind. However, that seems okay or maybe a bit high if they are putting on one like this one which was the original stem. If they put some leftover piece of junk from their parts drawer on I would expect it to be included in the fit as they will likely toss your old stem in there for the next person.

Aww, I kind of like the green stickers. Nice to see something other than your standard black/red/white combo.

It all depends how light you want to go. $35 would be heavier, $100+ would be lighter. I think I paid around $85 for my first 3T Arx Team Stealth and just picked up a second for $60.

OK here is the CAAD8 with both Vuelta matching wheels, i think it turned out great and compliments the bike good...they roll very well, i did 9 miles this am with them and the new Shimano HG50 cassette....