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#6802
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: FL, Space Coast
Bikes: Trek 7100 Multi-Track
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#6808
https://www.ebay.com/itm/321177952968...968%26_rdc%3D1
Seller ended the auction.
There are different sellers at ebay but this one printed the decals on transparent vinyl. I bought some for another seller, they discolored after less than a year.
Seller ended the auction.
There are different sellers at ebay but this one printed the decals on transparent vinyl. I bought some for another seller, they discolored after less than a year.
#6809
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Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 160
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From: Brooklyn, NY
Bikes: 2012 Cannondale CAAD 10, 1985 Nishiki Prestige single speed conversion, 2018 Cervelo R5
Hey guys. I've been watching this thread for a while and had been looking for a CAAD10 for my first road bike as an upgrade to the old hybrid I had.
I am just under 6ft and so had been looking for a 56cm model, and was also looking used so they would be cheaper.
After a lot of looking I found one. When I got there it turned out it was a 54cm model, and for some stupid reason I got it anyway. If I'd known it was a 54 before hand I wouldn't have even considered it.
Can I make this work? Or should I honestly just sell it straight away and keep looking for the 56cm model?
Thanks
I am just under 6ft and so had been looking for a 56cm model, and was also looking used so they would be cheaper.
After a lot of looking I found one. When I got there it turned out it was a 54cm model, and for some stupid reason I got it anyway. If I'd known it was a 54 before hand I wouldn't have even considered it.
Can I make this work? Or should I honestly just sell it straight away and keep looking for the 56cm model?
Thanks
IME, I would sell the 54 and buy a 56.
#6811
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Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 662
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From: Missouri
Bikes: '12 CAAD10 3, '88 Raleigh Talon
I'm going to make a photo request here, and I'd appreciate anyone who can help me.
I'd like a photo of a 52cm CAAD10 frame built up, but the key is I'd like to know how much seatpost is showing and the stem length.
I'm going to play around with paint and cheaply photoshop it to see how goofy the extra seatpost would look coming down from a 54cm. The frame size I'm on is great (54cm), but I've shortened the handlebar reach, and I'd like to lose a bit more, but I don't want to shorten from the 105mm stem (seriously, everytime I measure it I get 105mm - does Cannondale make a C3 105mm stem?!?).
Only issue seems to be the 52cm to 54cm only loses a fraction of it's reach, but 2cm of stack....
I'd like a photo of a 52cm CAAD10 frame built up, but the key is I'd like to know how much seatpost is showing and the stem length.
I'm going to play around with paint and cheaply photoshop it to see how goofy the extra seatpost would look coming down from a 54cm. The frame size I'm on is great (54cm), but I've shortened the handlebar reach, and I'd like to lose a bit more, but I don't want to shorten from the 105mm stem (seriously, everytime I measure it I get 105mm - does Cannondale make a C3 105mm stem?!?).
Only issue seems to be the 52cm to 54cm only loses a fraction of it's reach, but 2cm of stack....
#6812
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Joined: Sep 2013
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My problem was that I haven't had a road bike before so I was not sure how it should feel to ride with the proper set up. After taking some stem spacers out it feels even better so next I will get a longer stem (120 or 130mm maybe) and see how that feels.
#6814
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Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Beautiful Long Beach California
Bikes: Eddy Merckx San Remo 76, Eddy Merckx San Remo 76 - Black Silver and Red, Eddy Merckx Sallanches 64 (2); Eddy Merckx MXL;
Great looking bikes this year. My local dealer has the Black Inc. DI2 for $2800 so I had them order one for me - It should be in on Friday.
#6815
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Joined: Oct 2004
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Bikes: Cannondale CAAD10 Team, Giant TCR
I'm going to make a photo request here, and I'd appreciate anyone who can help me.
I'd like a photo of a 52cm CAAD10 frame built up, but the key is I'd like to know how much seatpost is showing and the stem length.
I'm going to play around with paint and cheaply photoshop it to see how goofy the extra seatpost would look coming down from a 54cm. The frame size I'm on is great (54cm), but I've shortened the handlebar reach, and I'd like to lose a bit more, but I don't want to shorten from the 105mm stem (seriously, everytime I measure it I get 105mm - does Cannondale make a C3 105mm stem?!?).
Only issue seems to be the 52cm to 54cm only loses a fraction of it's reach, but 2cm of stack....
I'd like a photo of a 52cm CAAD10 frame built up, but the key is I'd like to know how much seatpost is showing and the stem length.
I'm going to play around with paint and cheaply photoshop it to see how goofy the extra seatpost would look coming down from a 54cm. The frame size I'm on is great (54cm), but I've shortened the handlebar reach, and I'd like to lose a bit more, but I don't want to shorten from the 105mm stem (seriously, everytime I measure it I get 105mm - does Cannondale make a C3 105mm stem?!?).
Only issue seems to be the 52cm to 54cm only loses a fraction of it's reach, but 2cm of stack....

I've since replaced the stem with a 120 mm and removed the spacer below the stem. The old 100 mm was giving me hand numbness after an hour of riding.
I'll try to post a more recent, updated pic soonest.
Re: Cannondale C2 stem. AFAIK there's no 105 mm stem. I measured mine at 100 mm - YMMV.
Last edited by e_guevara; 09-12-13 at 04:41 AM.
#6816
Well I was asking more because most people of my size have a 56-58 cm frame. I know everyone is different, though.
My problem was that I haven't had a road bike before so I was not sure how it should feel to ride with the proper set up. After taking some stem spacers out it feels even better so next I will get a longer stem (120 or 130mm maybe) and see how that feels.
My problem was that I haven't had a road bike before so I was not sure how it should feel to ride with the proper set up. After taking some stem spacers out it feels even better so next I will get a longer stem (120 or 130mm maybe) and see how that feels.
#6817
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Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Missouri
Bikes: '12 CAAD10 3, '88 Raleigh Talon
I ride a 52 and I'm 1.72m (5'8") tall. I know I've posted it here before but in answer to your question here's mine once again:

I've since replaced the stem with a 120 mm and removed the spacer below the stem. The old 100 mm was giving me hand numbness after an hour of riding.
I'll try to post a more recent, updated pic soonest.
Re: Cannondale C2 stem. AFAIK there's no 105 mm stem. I measured mine at 100 mm - YMMV.

I've since replaced the stem with a 120 mm and removed the spacer below the stem. The old 100 mm was giving me hand numbness after an hour of riding.
I'll try to post a more recent, updated pic soonest.
Re: Cannondale C2 stem. AFAIK there's no 105 mm stem. I measured mine at 100 mm - YMMV.
Also, what type of handlebars are those? (I'm just trying to compile a list of traditional/classic bend bars available today)
I'm about 5' 9.5". The 56cm frame feels like a monster underneath me. The 54cm feels good, but I'm just curious as to how the 52cm would feel or look. I'd be hard pressed to test ride a 52cm though, I believe. Every bike shop I've talked to steers me back to the 54 or 56...
And I'm just not sure how I keep getting 105mm measured. Center of the top cover to the middle of the handlebars, it's 105mm every time. I'd like to figure it out to see what aftermarket stems I can purchase.
#6818
2010 Canondale Caad9 1 56cm
Dura-Ace 7900 Group
Zipp Firecrest 303 Wheels with Continental GP4000s tires
Cannondale Hollowgram SL Crankset
TRP 970 Front/Rear Brakes
Thomson Stem
Thomson Masterpiece Seatpost with Thomson Seatpost Clamp
3T Rotundo Pro Handlebars
RavX Carbon Bottle Cages
Look KEO Classic Pedals
Fizik Antares Saddle
Dura-Ace 7900 Group
Zipp Firecrest 303 Wheels with Continental GP4000s tires
Cannondale Hollowgram SL Crankset
TRP 970 Front/Rear Brakes
Thomson Stem
Thomson Masterpiece Seatpost with Thomson Seatpost Clamp
3T Rotundo Pro Handlebars
RavX Carbon Bottle Cages
Look KEO Classic Pedals
Fizik Antares Saddle
#6824
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Joined: May 2013
Posts: 414
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From: Ottawa ON, CA
Bikes: '96 Wheeler 7980, 2013 SuperSix-4, 2013 Felt F75X, 2015 Apollo Giro
#6825
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 137
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Bikes: CAAD 9 Tiagra, DaVinci Madrid, DaVinci Oslo, CAAD 10 (one day)







