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Old 06-24-14 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by longbeachgary
I had a noise that drove me crazy and it turned out it was a tiny piece of metal inside the box section of the rim.
My irritating noise was dogtag I had around my neck rubbing against its chain.
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Old 06-24-14 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 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?
Yes you can. I use citrus degreaser on chain set and simply green everywhere else. Just be careful not to use high pressure to avoid getting bearings wet. I store my CAAD indoors and between 2/yr baths, the bike gets rubbed down with disinfecting wipes.
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Old 06-24-14 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SirHustlerEsq
I'm thinking about running 28mm Gatorskins on my CAAD10 w/6700 brakes and doing a ride with some gravel. The dude at the shop seems to not only think they'll fit,but I'll also survive. Discuss.
I used to run Panaracer RibMo 28c and had no issues as well. Still had plenty of tire-brake clearance.

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I had to laugh when I read "Reach Around rear brake mount". Don't they check these names before printing the marketing materials?

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Old 06-24-14 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Whizzer283
My irritating noise was dogtag I had around my neck rubbing against its chain.
Now that's funny.
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Old 06-24-14 | 08:44 PM
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I'm kind-of feeling the CAAD10 disc, not sure how the cable routing goes and if it will make noise.
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Old 06-25-14 | 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by h2oxtc
Look forward to seeing the pictures of it. Not a lot of Caad's with Campy, but I have two.
I got it Sunday and I've put a few miles on it since then. It's white, so it could use a little cleaning. I'll get it nice looking in the next day or two and get a picture or two up here.

Its pretty daggone sweet. I'm headed to lynchburg to ride with my brother this weekend. My first time away from the flat ground of eastern nc should be interesting...
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Old 06-25-14 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Whizzer283
Yes you can. I use citrus degreaser on chain set and simply green everywhere else. Just be careful not to use high pressure to avoid getting bearings wet. I store my CAAD indoors and between 2/yr baths, the bike gets rubbed down with disinfecting wipes.


Any rust issues using a degreaser w/citrus in it compared to a plain degreaser?
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Old 06-25-14 | 11:41 AM
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Yuck.
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Old 06-25-14 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by SirHustlerEsq
I'm kind-of feeling the CAAD10 disc, not sure how the cable routing goes and if it will make noise.
I am liking the carbon synapse disc. I think the discs ruin the caad10s clean design, which is partly why I don'tt like them.


I think my next bike will be a cx bike. I love the blue caad8 i posted earlier and an enduro bike would be a good fit....but I want to go soemwhere else other than the road (aka in the dirt). I think a caadx would be awesome I am also looking at a felt as well....I need to try something other than cannondale so i am not one of "those" guys
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Old 06-25-14 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Team Sarcasm
I am liking the carbon synapse disc. I think the discs ruin the caad10s clean design, which is partly why I don'tt like them.


I think my next bike will be a cx bike. I love the blue caad8 i posted earlier and an enduro bike would be a good fit....but I want to go soemwhere else other than the road (aka in the dirt). I think a caadx would be awesome I am also looking at a felt as well....I need to try something other than cannondale so i am not one of "those" guys
I found a CAADx/105 locally that's pretty cheap, trying to talk myself out of buying it.
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Old 06-25-14 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Team Sarcasm
Any rust issues using a degreaser w/citrus in it compared to a plain degreaser?
No rust issues. I think the citrus is included as part of the degreaser because it has a property that cuts through grease while gentle on skin.
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Old 06-25-14 | 09:14 PM
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Old 06-26-14 | 12:34 AM
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WHERE IS THAT FROM? I need details on that. Now.
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Old 06-26-14 | 04:46 AM
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It'd be the 2015 CAAD10 track bike, if I'm not mistaken...
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Old 06-26-14 | 07:47 AM
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I want to see the CAADx.
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Old 06-26-14 | 08:40 AM
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Is that a true track bike or a road fixed gear? I assume it's a track bike since it doesn't have any brakes. I can't tell if it has water bottle bosses or not.
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Old 06-26-14 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Bluechip
Is that a true track bike or a road fixed gear? I assume it's a track bike since it doesn't have any brakes. I can't tell if it has water bottle bosses or not.

cursory look on tiny picture it doesnt appear to
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Old 06-26-14 | 12:21 PM
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Not sure if it's legit but more 2015 CAAD10 and CAAD8 colorways

2015**********Cannondale CAAD10 5 105********************105**************************************************????
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Old 06-26-14 | 12:32 PM
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Look at the dropouts, total track bike.
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Old 06-26-14 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by mrtrinh
Looks pretty legit to me, has the new 105 shifters for sure.

The green CAAD 8 and black CAAD 10 look nice, but the others are a little meh.
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Old 06-27-14 | 08:56 AM
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My bike. Sorry for bad picture, don't own a white garage door...yet.





BB started clicking last week. Doesn't sound too bad but it bothers me.
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Old 06-27-14 | 09:19 AM
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I'm thinking of buying a used 2000 cannondale R800 caad4 from my local bike shop for the price of $500. It's in good condition; is it worth it?
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Old 06-27-14 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by silkroad
My bike. Sorry for bad picture, don't own a white garage door...yet.





BB started clicking last week. Doesn't sound too bad but it bothers me.
Nice.

Here's mine, you can tell I love the billboard look.


CAAD rear triangle.
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Old 06-27-14 | 10:43 AM
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Caadsortium,
I'm entertaining the idea of getting a Trek CX bike. Talk some sense into me, please.

Love,
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Old 06-27-14 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by just dank
Nice.

Here's mine, you can tell I love the billboard look.

CAAD rear triangle.
Noise! Loving the campy stuffs you have there.
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