klondike300

Is there a Synapse thread or can we put them in here? Just bought the Mrs. the new Disc Synapse.

Team Sarcasm

As long as its the alloy one

cderalow

one would assume since while the hi-mod DI2 version has been released, I don't think he'd be buying the mrs a $10k bike unless he's got one himself.

klondike300

Got her the Synapse disc 105. Now she has a lighter, cooler bike than me

SundayNiagara

I'll second the motion for a Synapse thread, as I have a 6 Tiagra on the radar screen.

seymour1910

Maybe not a Synapse thread, but perhaps you can throw it in the "Show us your Cannondale" thread.

https://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycli...annondale.html

loimpact

Well, dare I argue that......

If CAAD10 is the most comfortable CAAD ever made (SAVE system rear triangle) and the supersix even moreso with that hybrid-length head tube, does Cannondale even NEED a Synapse anymore???

h2oxtc

The frame geometry is different between the two. They don't really compare IMO.

Team Sarcasm

The ss and the caad10 are pretty much the same.

the sse has slight (and I mean slight...like half a degree difference between the tube angles) differences over the caad10.

The ss does no have a "hybrid" head tube because that would mean the caad10 has a hybrid head tube

Personally, i still don't think they need a caad8 AND a caad10...and as I sad before they will probably morph the two have have different "trims" of frame much like the allez vs. the allez E5 Smartweld.

Synapse: sporty alloy and carbon enduro bike
Caad10: alloy race bike
Super Six Evo: carbon race bike
super six: carbon race bike (discontinued)
caad8: "relaxed"/entry level "race" bike

The super six was discontinued because there is no need for 2 carbon race bikes, espically when the ss himod and the sse normal mod are feel the same on the road (and others have said the ss and the ss-hm felt the same as well). The only other over lap they have right now is with the caad8 and caad10 and like hell they are going to get rid of the caad10

Team Sarcasm

Speaking of Caad8...



I might have to find this as a year end sale frameset and build a commuter

FlatSix911

^^^ Digging the Gulf racing colors

e_guevara

It's missing the orange highlights... I liked the Gulf colorway on the CAAD10 better.

PimpMyBike

Keeping it clean.

Hey guys. I have a 2013 CAAD10-4 black and white model. I hate the white because it looks dirty so fast. How do you guys keep you CAAD clean while riding lots? What is your cleaning process and schedule?

Can I spray degreaser on the cassette, derailleurs, chain and chain stay and water off without disassembling the bike after every rise or so?

macca33

Just give it a light spray with water and clean with a damp cloth each ride. After a week, give it a wash with soapy water.

They aren't as fragile as some would have you believe - just don't spray pressurised water into BB, headset/forks, etc, etc.

cheers

THSdrummer

I wouldn't mind doing the same thing! I think I deserve a good commuter since I commute to work now (and keep my CAAD10 for training).

It reminds me of the Belgium flag colors, which is prestigious in cycling. Plus, aqua blue is in my top two favorite colors, and red is in my third favorite color. Must get.

Kameleon

Just need a quick value assessment. An offer just popped up for a 2010 CAAD9 - 4 (SRAM RIVAL) , upgraded SRAM red brakes, upgraded Ksyrium SL Premium Superlight Rims. $1000. What do you guys think?
Hurry! .. Need to decide ASAP... (feels like I keep missing deals because I don't know values.. LoL)

goenrdoug

You might want to take a look here: 2010 Cannondale CAAD9 4 - New and Used Bike Value

According to that, it looks like you need to ask yourself whether the brakes and wheels warrant paying a premium for the bike as BBB says it's only worth $790 in 'like new' condition.

Kameleon

Oh thanks! How good are those wheels? I still have to defer that back to you guys.... Is it worth it are those wheels and brakes warranting the $?

dking

Me Too !

scplus5

Hey guys...new here, new to cycling in general. I started a little over a month ago when I decided I was going to do a triathlon here in town. Called the bike shop and bought an 80s shogun road bike just to try out the sport...kinda fell in love with it and wanted something faster. With a lot of help from my brother, I ended up finding and buying a caad 9 with full campagnolo on craigslist. I'm hoping it shows up in the mail next week...

macca33

Good pick up mate - plenty still swear by the CAAD9, so enjoy it!

cheers

Kameleon

Wanted to say thanks for the help lately. I really appreciate it.
Yesterday I passed on the caad9 and now am a proud owner of my first CAAD!

2014 CAAD10-5 BBQ!!!

I went tested a 58 + 60. The 58 felt to compact and the 60 felt too stretched out. But with my height and long limbs, the 60cm was recommended. After fitting the 60cm felt better and was recommended with a 30 day exchange if needed...

Now it is more comfortable when fitted but now I'm concerned just looking at what was done that maybe that is an indicator the bike is to long.

The seat was pushed forward to the max. 1.5 degrees nose down. Raised the handles upward. Original stem. Fully stacked. My knees trail the pedal about an inch when at 3 o clock position.

Mainly, does the seat pushed that much forward seems to excessive? Especially since my knees aren't directly dead center over the pedal in the neutral 3-9oclock position?

Thanks again for any advice you may have.

goenrdoug

You might want to start a new thread to discuss the fit of your new bike. Pictures of the bike with (and/or without) you on it would likely help a good deal.

From what you're saying, the 58 sounds like a better fit.

Regardless, congrats on your new ride!

Kameleon

Thanks I'll repost in a new thread.
I was posting here to the audience that best knows how this one brand fits etc... I still have lots to learn. Thankfully my boss rides so I'll pick his brain about it too.

ozoneraider

Is it a setback post? If so, you may need a zero setback post. The stock stem may also be a bit too long. The brake levers should be in the neutral position on the bars. Sounds like you need a proper fitting!