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Time to see what gatorskins are all about :D My phone isn't too bad at close up shots :p

People get upset that you're riding a soda can and not a soda bottle?

Well not much.....I spent way too much time on the WW forums & I think it is fun & it is a talking point but obviously the savings have minimal impact. That being said, what I was able to find googling around....based on what seemed like avg/standard size bikes is the following;

C3 stem = 148g c1 stem 128g
c3 seatpost = 248 c1 seatpost 212g
c3 bars = 325g = c1 bar = 244

Total savings = 148g (almost 1/3rd a LB)


Granted this is not alot of weight but if one was looking to drop weight from something other then wheels I would probably remove that C3 bar first and replace it with something like Zipp SL Carbon Handlebar(170g) which alone is the same weight savings to all the C1 stuff above.

I bought some angular contact BB bearings, hope I can solve the clicking.

I've had a few "nice bike but you didn't go carbon" conversations, but there's a pretty big CAAD10 following here in Central Florida. I cant go on a ride without seeing at least one or two out there.

Glad to hear the noise is gone, I've been on several rides since the loctite was applied and so far so good. I was explained the same scenario about water washing out the assembly lube and it makes sense. Yes, there is the possibility of the bb shell being out of spec but I'd say unless some hack has been servicing it that it's unlikely and even if it was found to be out of spec, that's where the Cannondale warranty kicks in.

Well for budget ww....used parts are 10-40$each, which means if you play your cards right, could break even (or close to it) with selling the old stuff :D

But after looking at some parts, I think I am going to go with 3T Rontundo pro bars, ARX II Stealth stem, and their IONIC 25setback seat post. Seems like the cost/weight ratio is spot on with those parts. and being alloy I don't mind buying them used :D

Thanks!

Not mine, wish it were:
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lol @ SRAM.

My, oh my. That's a beaut. If it had a white saddle and bartape, it'd look like it's about to murder the spring classics.

Love this beast!!

Anyone have 25 Gatorskins on an Ultegra bike? Wondering about clearance

Just bought a Caad 10 black inc. I'm rolling 25mm gatorskins no prob.

I've run 25mm GP4000s on my EVO - 25 is fine, 28 might be a problem.

Finally finished the build of my wife's new to her Caad 9, Athena 11s. First ride this morning, 35 miles. She likes it -thankfully.


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Very cool, h2o:thumb:

Caad with with pink tape? I can play along.
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I discovered that it's tough to find matching pink colors, and that it doesn't get along with other accent colors. The ZX in the tire logo for example. Did you happen to notice the pink cable ferrules? A friend suggested it - I thought it was a nice touch.

I'm running 28mm tires on my CAAD 10 with no problem. These ones - LIT - Ultra-reflective Bike Tire | Crowd Supply

You have to be careful with the conti tires though, I believe the 25mm tires actually measure close to 28mm than 25mm. I think the 28's would be too big, at least based on what I've read.

I did not see! They are a fantastic detail.

I'm thinking about a used CAAD frame to build up. Do any of your experts know what year/model this is:

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=377645

Are their certain generations of CAAD to avoid? Should I be overly concerned with getting an older used frame that it might fail?

I'm hoping to upgrade my frame set for around $500 so newer CAAD 10 probably not going to be in my budget. Not racing. I ride a few times a week usually 20-30 minute spirited rides with some decent climbing. I'm looking at all options now. I'm generally a fan of older steel frames but the CAAD bikes are the one alum bike that I truly love aesthetically

I got my mint CAAD10 frame for $600 from ebay. $640 with shipping. Be patient.

Cool. But is there any argument for any older CAAD frames or is the CAAD10 the be all end all best CAAD ever made?

You won't get much negative talk about any CAAD in this thread. I am still riding my CAAD7 and it's a great bike. I don't know what model that is that you're looking at. It looks to be about a 2006 or so.

If you like it, buy it. There is a guy here selling a CAAD10 frame within your budget, but I'm not sure how much he would charge to ship accross the country. 2011 Cannondale CAAD 10 frameset

Would you say that these two bikes are the same year/model (one is the picture I posted earlier):

Cannondale 56cm Optimo Frame Set Made in USA | eBay

56cm Cannondale Caad Aluminum Alloy Frame Frameset Frame Road Bike | eBay

Mostly trying to find geo chart to see if I can fit them. I usually ride bike with a 54.5-55.5 top tube.

The idea of waiting for CAAD10 is enticing and there is a 56 up for auction now that will probably end over $600 plus +55 shipping

The thing is that right now I am mainly looking to upgrade the frame on a bikesdirect bike I got last year. Bike has full sram apex, ritchey components and decent wheels so I want to reuse it all and with the CAAD10 I will have to get a new FD and either get an adpater for the BB30 or get new BB and crank and whatever frame I get I'm trying to avoid going down a rabbit hole of spending