my crud mk2 rear fender snapped in half at the brake as I was riding. Only had it for 1 week... went back to sks roadracer, little bit heavier but will last a long time and no clearance issue

MK2's are meant to break away in the event of catching debrit/branches. I only fitted them up to see if they fit my bikes.
They didn't fit my CXer with disc breaks, so I when full fender on my MX/GG/rain bike.
I have to admit MK2's look pretty slick on the bike.

Don't have CAAD, but I also use Crud MK2. It shouldn't matter what bike it is. It fits any bike that uses road bike brakes. Narrow and thin enough to fit under the brakes and the zip ties attach to where the brakes are attached. Easy guide to follow. I like them because they are full wrap around. They haven't impacted my riding at all.
- If it's salty, you will still need to clean off the hubs and chain. Maybe the cassette. The crank and deraileurs were good, especially the front deraileur. - I think they are low profile enough that the bike still looks good. I'm glad the fenders didn't ugly up the bike.

Got a call from the shop on Saturday, new CAAD10-3 black on black has arrived. Will be picking it up later this week.

Doughboy6,

I hate you, the LBS, your new bike, the distributor, the person that called you, the UPS guy that brought the bike to the store, the mechanic that is assembling it, and most of all, my bank account.

Signed
Bitter, jealous wanna be CAAD10 owner

Some bikes lack the clearance for fenders.
Luckily the MK2's are thin enough to avoid this predicament.

Nice lucky you my man, what size is that?
I didn't get a chance this weekend to visit my LBS but either way I'm still paying it off so I can wait, I figure by the end of February I'll be done paying it off so if it's not in by then I'll be in here cursing out cannondale and you lucky bastards as well.

road racers da best.

Nice Pic.

This would look awesome if it was a pano.

Hey guys, I've come across what I believe to be a pretty good deal on a used 2011 CAAD 10 1 (Dura Ace model with the Shimano RS80's). It's a local (to me) guy who got it from a bike shop that I'm good friends with the owner.

It's looking like I can snag it for $1450. Does that sound reasonable?

This is not to be used as the bible but a good price starting point.

https://www.bicyclebluebook.com/Searc...0424&year=2011

That's the same bike I have Put 3500 hard Chicago miles on it last year. Had to swap out the right shifter about 1 year 2 months but Sram warrantied it. Of course the bike shop I got it at is like 4 blocks from headquarters. Best money I have ever spent on a bike. Wheels! Why the crap are they so expensive!

I would get it

56, hope you get that call soon, it will certainly brighten your day. Interestingly my new shoes and pedals came in that day as well, it was like Christmas all over again.

Dear Seymour1910,

Really the mechanic?? But he looks like Santa?! I am certain that his beard functions as an extra set of hands during the assembly process. But the others I do understand, because of them I couldn't get the bike 3 weeks earlier and now must wait until Friday when I can drive to NJ to finally pick it up.

Signed
A super impatient, don't now why I just didn't leave the moment I got off the phone, soon to be CAAD10 owner

Good for you Doughboy6, that will be a really satisfying bicycle. I have not regretted buying my 10 4 at any point, it is serving me very well. I swapped the stock Schwalbe Lugano 23's for Conti Gatorskin 25's and put on a K-Edge chain catcher for peace of mind, other than my choice of a saddle wedge bag and some lights, nothing has needed changing. The shop spent time with me in fitting it to my size and my riding needs, it is a very comfortable bicycle no matter how bad or good the road may be. I'll look forward to some pictures and a first ride report from you when you have it at home.

Bill

That price is a bargain. Its so good I'm not even asking if it fits. That price is low enough for you to flip the bike in an eBay auction and make a decent return.

One pair of crud racer mk 2's please!!!

Thanx man! Yea it's even the right size! less than 1000 miles on it as well. Im hoping to pick it up today!

PM sent.

Got a quick question.

I'm in the process of adjusting my fit, and lowered my stem 15mm today. There's now a pretty high stack of spacers on top of the stem as you can see. Is it safe to do some rides with this amount of spacers, to perfect my fit?
The expander plug sits perfectly inside the steerer tube (aligned on the inside of the stem), and everything is tight as should be. No play in the headset or anything.

The steerer will be cut, but since I'm in the process of changing handlebars and going from 100 to 120mm stem, I would prefer waiting to cut the steerer tube until the fit is perfect.

Thanks!

it will be fine, as long as you didn't over tighten anything. Many others have done this method before until they got comfortable with the fit, then cut the steerer. Make sure you post an updated pic once you have settled in with the fit and cut the steerer.

When I thought the bike was new the deal was a steal. Used and with 1000 mi on it, its still a good deal, just not a steal. I hope you get it and have lots of fun riding.

Thanks! Will definitely post a pic when I'm done with the fit. I'm also planning a wheel upgrade in the next couple of months, so I will post a pic when the money spending is over.

Don't leave it like that permanently though...Cannondale specifically says not to do that in the instruction manual.

Realistically, you should be ok though.