Makes me glad I spent the extra money for Rival up front.

My twin! Nice ride. I'm not sure I'm going to stick with the white tape for very long though. I may go total blackout.

Check the uk website, they have different inventory. Also I got mine with included skewers which was nice. If you really have your heart set on black, id trade you for red.

Thanks. checked.

This is by far the best monochromatic black color scheme I have ever seen on any bike ever...2011 CAAD10-1

Last attempt before giving up

Giving up "what"?

Can this be a shrine to the Cult of CAAD?

My 2,000th Post.

I just wanted to post it on what I think is my best thread (and probably the one that will outlive me here).
2,000 posts on a cool bike forums with great moderators who called me out when I was wrong without an ounce of snobbery.

Thanks BF.

I wonder if you can buy just the frameset for that black anodized version. Looks great. Not so "look at me" as the other options.

Do you mean for the CAAD10?

Sorry, yes. The frameset that's available as the CAAD10-1.

Just got a CAAD9-6 on layaway. Sooo stoked.
Aside from thinking of all the riding I'm going to do, I'm already daydream nation on what upgrades to throw on it.

I've been thinking of a good solid wheelset, preferably box rims as a starter. It's going to be the day to day rider, any recommendations? Any options besides the ever reliable Open Pros/Ultegra combo? And then what? Stems? Seatpost? I'm looking for durability. All on a budget.

I'm really enjoying this thread. So many nice builds!

These wheels: https://www.bicyclewheelwarehouse.com...-/prod_34.html
For about $350., you can drop almost 2 pounds.

Cockpit will depend upon you (size, fit, style, etc...).
I say get carbon. It really smooths out the ride a lot.

First upgrades should be tires and brake pads.
(Continental Grand Prix 4000S tires w/SwissStop brake pads)
If the saddle isn't comfortable, then that. Then, bars, stem, etc...

Tiagra is good. Keep it as long as possible until you outgrow it.
To keep it in the family? Go to 105 after that.

Here's my CAAD9:

I'm pretty sure it is available for sale. I've heard it's in the $800. range.

Me too. I recently bought a used 2007 Caad9 Sram rival/force mix for $500 on craigslist and im excited to ride it. It's been freezing here in Chicago so I haven't been able to ride it yet. Once spring comes along, I will swap out the seatpost, stem, shifters and handlebar tape. Loving all the CAADs in this thread. I will post mine when it's ready.

Here's a new shot of my CAAD9-6 on a custom bamboo service/storage rack.
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Congrats on the new bike!

Are you buying this bike new or used? If it's new (or close to it), I'd keep the stock R500s for the time being. I've got a 2009 CAAD9 6, and the stock wheels worked fine. I replaced them at ~4,000 miles with Open Pro/Ultegras for the improved ride, not because there was a problem with the R500s. Both wheelsets weigh about the same, which is about a pound more than the wheels 2ndGen linked to.

I'd go for the tires and brake pads 2ndGen recommended, and also follow his recommendation on keeping the Tiagra. My first upgrade would be the seat. Getting all of these together would cost you about $250.

The type of riding you do should dictate which upgrades you get, and in which order. And remember, the advice we give you is worth exactly what you're paying for it.

Don't hate

Thanks for the tips!

I've actually got some used stuff I've acquired over a year or two. I have some old Ultegra 10 speed STI's, a set of old 105 brake calipers [I'm wondering if it would have better stopping power than the stock Tektros]. I'm liking the wheels 2ndgen linked, but I've got a soft spot for box rims. They look classic, they seem easier to true, and the spokes are easier to replace should they break. The weight's a bummer, but I'm used to 20 pound bikes, so it's not a shocker for me.
I really dig the magnesium white CAADs with the black lettering.

That's a sin. Like using a Porsche to tow a friggin boat to the lake house.

Here you go guys the 1st pic of my first road bike and I chose the sexy CaaD 8 I freaking love this bike!!!! (sorry for the bad quality ill take a better one and post it later)

I always thought that if there's one sports car/performance car that looks better when it's doing work stuff (like on a snowy mountain road with a ski rack on top, or maybe even towing a boat like you say), it's a Porsche.

Even better if it's a 911 and not one of those stupid Cayennes or Panameras...

Nice...

I tried uploading pictures 2 or 3 times unsuccessfully. Had they not uploaded correctly this time around, i would just stopped trying.