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macca33 10-13-13 04:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by raatty (Post 16146139)
has anyone fitted 23mm wide rims on their CAAD10 with 23mm or 25mm GP4000s? just wondering if there will be problems with frame clearance?
I'm riding 25mm GP4000s on mine and I reckon you'd almost be able to get a 28mm tyre in if you had to.

cheers

raatty 10-13-13 04:37 PM
LJD, Nice bike!! i have had mine on order for 3 weeks and have been told that it will come this thursday. I think that it won't be here till at least another week though. My wheels are also being built while the bike is on its way. I will put some pics up as well.

Sidenote - does anyone have any recommendations for wheel skewers? I'm thinking Enve Titantium, Tune DC14, KCNC Titanium, or Hope Stainless. any ideas on durability and ease of use?

sheepdog84 10-13-13 05:27 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by raatty (Post 16157805)
Sidenote - does anyone have any recommendations for wheel skewers? I'm thinking Enve Titantium, Tune DC14, KCNC Titanium, or Hope Stainless. any ideas on durability and ease of use?
I'd recommend finding some on ebay... imho, paying more than $40-$50 on skewers is mad... once you put them on, you basically forget about them. not exactly something to nit-pick on.

actually, dont forget about them.. especially quick releases... unless you like pain. I enjoy my generic Ti, allen head skewers.


Also, I really don't think the caad10 has clearance for 28mm tires... 25mm fit, but are rather snug especially in the rear.

raatty 10-13-13 05:30 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by macca33 (Post 16157779)
I'm riding 25mm GP4000s on mine and I reckon you'd almost be able to get a 28mm tyre in if you had to.

cheers
Thanks, I am leaning towards the 23mm tyres as i have a pair of GP4000s in that size. Was thinking of ordering a pair of 25mm. Have decided on saving the money until the 23mm ones wear out. New wheels should be here in a couple of weeks to go with my brand new 2014 caad10 3 ultegra (yet to arrive)

MingusDew 10-13-13 05:30 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by raatty (Post 16157805)
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Sidenote - does anyone have any recommendations for wheel skewers? I'm thinking Enve Titantium, Tune DC14, KCNC Titanium, or Hope Stainless. any ideas on durability and ease of use?
What's wrong with the ones that come with the bike? Am I missing the crucial key to getting 400w by using the factory skewers? Will aftermarket skewers make the girls want me more???? TELL ME NOW!!!!

raatty 10-13-13 05:31 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by sheepdog84 (Post 16157925)
I'd recommend finding some on ebay... imho, paying more than $40-$50 on skewers is mad... once you put them on, you basically forget about them. not exactly something to nit-pick on.

actually, dont forget about them.. especially quick releases... unless you like pain. I enjoy my generic Ti, allen head skewers.
i'm thinking of just getting the Enve Ti's as i can't find dura ace 9000 in black for cheap

MingusDew 10-13-13 05:34 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by LJD (Post 16157484)
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- hope you enjoy the pics, I've enjoyed eyeballin' everyone else's
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mmmmm dat black :thumb:

arraamis 10-13-13 07:35 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by LJD (Post 16157484)
Proud new cult member ... abbreviated version of how I got here
- some low-life stole my wife's 2006 CAAD8 (which she loved) out of our garage because we left it open for about an hour
- naturally, the low-life ignored my aging 2005 Allez that I had been hoping to get rid of after 8 years getting my money out of it
- we live in Houston, in Washington Corridor area ... hipsters and low-life scumbags all over this place, they're indistinguishable BTW
- decided to replace both bikes with some keepers
- Statefarm gave us $1500 for the CAAD8 (full replacement insurance FTW)
- sold the Allez on Craigslist for $250 in literally 2 hours
- bought a Men's 2014 CAAD10 Ultegra and a Women's 2014 CAAD10 Ultegra ... both in black
- out the door with tax and 2 pairs of Shimano 6800 Ultegra pedals for under $5000
- received the bikes 2 weeks ago
- rained last 2 weekends, naturally
- got frustrated and decided to bust out the trainer and have a little pre-winter indoor fun and watch some football
- grabbed some pics of mine while she's nice and shiny (the parts that aren't matte black anyway)
- completely in love with the bike, but dying to get out on the road when it isn't wet
- only planned upgrades are two sets of RS81-C24s for me and the mrs
- hope you enjoy the pics, I've enjoyed eyeballin' everyone else's

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/t...psfd605f60.jpg

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps1bb2ba24.jpg

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/t...psc788a91d.jpg
Horror story turned happy ending :thumb: ..... Glad that Statefarm came through for you.

And that bike is b!tchin!!!!!!!

Nebby10 10-13-13 09:42 PM
I have a 2012 CAAD10 105. That 2014 CAAD10 3 is making me contemplate selling my current bike and getting one of those instead, since I know I'll eventually want to upgrade it. :o

raatty 10-14-13 01:32 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by MingusDew (Post 16157937)
What's wrong with the ones that come with the bike? Am I missing the crucial key to getting 400w by using the factory skewers? Will aftermarket skewers make the girls want me more???? TELL ME NOW!!!!
I have a buyer for the mavic wheels that come with the bike, so the skewers go with them. i don't care about wattage or weight (that much). just want something sturdy, good looking (if i can get affordable and light then i'm happy) budget is approx $60-70

dk2ck 10-14-13 02:13 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by LJD (Post 16157484)
Proud new cult member ... abbreviated version of how I got here
- some low-life stole my wife's 2006 CAAD8 (which she loved) out of our garage because we left it open for about an hour
- naturally, the low-life ignored my aging 2005 Allez that I had been hoping to get rid of after 8 years getting my money out of it
- we live in Houston, in Washington Corridor area ... hipsters and low-life scumbags all over this place, they're indistinguishable BTW
- decided to replace both bikes with some keepers
- Statefarm gave us $1500 for the CAAD8 (full replacement insurance FTW)
- sold the Allez on Craigslist for $250 in literally 2 hours
- bought a Men's 2014 CAAD10 Ultegra and a Women's 2014 CAAD10 Ultegra ... both in black
- out the door with tax and 2 pairs of Shimano 6800 Ultegra pedals for under $5000
- received the bikes 2 weeks ago
- rained last 2 weekends, naturally
- got frustrated and decided to bust out the trainer and have a little pre-winter indoor fun and watch some football
- grabbed some pics of mine while she's nice and shiny (the parts that aren't matte black anyway)
- completely in love with the bike, but dying to get out on the road when it isn't wet
- only planned upgrades are two sets of RS81-C24s for me and the mrs
- hope you enjoy the pics, I've enjoyed eyeballin' everyone else's

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/t...psfd605f60.jpg

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps1bb2ba24.jpg

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/t...psc788a91d.jpg
Nice! What size is that?

belgianwerkx 10-14-13 06:32 AM
http://i.imgur.com/Ig1DZbu.jpg

THSdrummer 10-14-13 06:36 AM
Wow. That's an amazing bike right there.

I want more pictures in high quality for back grounds with that machine!

marito1507 10-14-13 09:25 AM
so stealthy. need to post more pics!

SirHustlerEsq 10-14-13 09:43 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by LJD (Post 16157484)
Proud new cult member ... abbreviated version of how I got here
- some low-life stole my wife's 2006 CAAD8 (which she loved) out of our garage because we left it open for about an hour
- naturally, the low-life ignored my aging 2005 Allez that I had been hoping to get rid of after 8 years getting my money out of it
- we live in Houston, in Washington Corridor area ... hipsters and low-life scumbags all over this place, they're indistinguishable BTW
- decided to replace both bikes with some keepers
- Statefarm gave us $1500 for the CAAD8 (full replacement insurance FTW)
- sold the Allez on Craigslist for $250 in literally 2 hours
- bought a Men's 2014 CAAD10 Ultegra and a Women's 2014 CAAD10 Ultegra ... both in black
- out the door with tax and 2 pairs of Shimano 6800 Ultegra pedals for under $5000
- received the bikes 2 weeks ago
- rained last 2 weekends, naturally
- got frustrated and decided to bust out the trainer and have a little pre-winter indoor fun and watch some football
- grabbed some pics of mine while she's nice and shiny (the parts that aren't matte black anyway)
- completely in love with the bike, but dying to get out on the road when it isn't wet
- only planned upgrades are two sets of RS81-C24s for me and the mrs
- hope you enjoy the pics, I've enjoyed eyeballin' everyone else's
http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/t...psfd605f60.jpg
http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps1bb2ba24.jpg

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/t...psc788a91d.jpg
Cool house/townhouse/loft/flat/apartment.

LJD 10-14-13 10:18 AM
@ dk2ck: It's 50cm
@ SirHustlerEsq: Thanks, it's a loft-style 3-story townhouse. There is a lot of cool architecture/design in this part of Houston.

longbeachgary 10-14-13 03:33 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by LJD (Post 16157484)
- Statefarm gave us $1500 for the CAAD8 (full replacement insurance FTW)
- only planned upgrades are two sets of RS81-C24s for me and the mrs
- hope you enjoy the pics, I've enjoyed eyeballin' everyone else's

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/t...psfd605f60.jpg
Sweet looking bike.

luca la buca 10-15-13 03:09 AM
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Early Autumn in Italy, more than 10.000 from January, to take part at 7 gran fondo, I can just say: marvellous Bike!!!!!http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=346140http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=346141

Nagrom_ 10-15-13 10:54 AM
Wow, that looks steep. What grade is that? ~200%?

Bob Steel 10-15-13 05:17 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by LJD (Post 16157484)
Proud new cult member ... abbreviated version of how I got here
- some low-life stole my wife's 2006 CAAD8 (which she loved) out of our garage because we left it open for about an hour
- naturally, the low-life ignored my aging 2005 Allez that I had been hoping to get rid of after 8 years getting my money out of it
- we live in Houston, in Washington Corridor area ... hipsters and low-life scumbags all over this place, they're indistinguishable BTW
- decided to replace both bikes with some keepers
- Statefarm gave us $1500 for the CAAD8 (full replacement insurance FTW)
- sold the Allez on Craigslist for $250 in literally 2 hours
- bought a Men's 2014 CAAD10 Ultegra and a Women's 2014 CAAD10 Ultegra ... both in black
- out the door with tax and 2 pairs of Shimano 6800 Ultegra pedals for under $5000
- received the bikes 2 weeks ago
- rained last 2 weekends, naturally
- got frustrated and decided to bust out the trainer and have a little pre-winter indoor fun and watch some football
- grabbed some pics of mine while she's nice and shiny (the parts that aren't matte black anyway)
- completely in love with the bike, but dying to get out on the road when it isn't wet
- only planned upgrades are two sets of RS81-C24s for me and the mrs
- hope you enjoy the pics, I've enjoyed eyeballin' everyone else's

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/t...psfd605f60.jpg

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/t...ps1bb2ba24.jpg

http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/t...psc788a91d.jpg
Nice bikes. Enjoy them. You earned it.
Bummer about Houston. Didn't know it was like that. Just make sure you invest in a good lock/chain/cable for those coffee stops. Turn your back on your unlocked bike for a second...bam...gone.

Bigbiker64 10-15-13 05:51 PM
Fellow cult members: It is my pleasure to announce that I am as of 3:00PM today, an official CAAD riding member. 2013 CAAD10 5. Took it for a short ride from the bike shop. WOW!!!! I now understand.

libero 10-16-13 03:44 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigbiker64 (Post 16163832)
Fellow cult members: It is my pleasure to announce that I am as of 3:00PM today, an official CAAD riding member. 2013 CAAD10 5. Took it for a short ride from the bike shop. WOW!!!! I now understand.
welcome - let us know how the long ride goes too. It was a long time ago when I owned my first CAAD - well maybe 16 years or so. Very nice back then. I've got a new CAAD now (CAAD9 since '09) and still great fun. enjoy !

SirHustlerEsq 10-16-13 09:45 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Steel (Post 16163751)
Nice bikes. Enjoy them. You earned it.
Bummer about Houston. Didn't know it was like that. Just make sure you invest in a good lock/chain/cable for those coffee stops. Turn your back on your unlocked bike for a second...bam...gone.
My GF lives in Houston (near Rice) and she told me that recently its quite popular to steal bicycles off bike racks on cars in traffic. So make sure to lock your bike to the bike rack when transporting.

Yoshi99 10-17-13 08:13 PM
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Picked this up the other day! 2012 CAAD 10-1 :) Already swapped out the brake calipers to DA 9000s.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=346521

(PS. Sorry for the phone pic)

arraamis 10-17-13 09:13 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SirHustlerEsq (Post 16165313)
My GF lives in Houston (near Rice) and she told me that recently its quite popular to steal bicycles off bike racks on cars in traffic. So make sure to lock your bike to the bike rack when transporting.
That's outrageous!!!!

Texas, along with other states where this madness exists, need to address the popularity of such crimes and make it very unpopular.


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