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Originally Posted by itzwill (Post 17746275)

Here's my CAAD. I call her "The Green Machine", I'm honestly thinking of swapping my mid compact for a compact crank hmmm. Other than that I'm happy :D
http://imgur.com/a/T9W6E

Looks good! I have that same pump in white.

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Originally Posted by dave1442397 (Post 17746539)

Looks good! I have that same pump in white.

Nice Bike

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=447094

Sold the CAAD , was just too aggressive for me, nice machine though... Think the Synapse is in my future...plus it was a 56cm and was really too small, the LBS that sold it to me I feel like was just trying to get rid of it in some ways...

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Originally Posted by Notgrownup (Post 17749264)

What make a bike "aggressive" ?

I think 90% of comments on ride are in the head and not real.

Racing position instead of relaxed more upright position , Less aggressive. I'm a bit bigger than I used to and can't bend down on bars so something like a Secteur or Synapse us way more comfortable for me.

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Originally Posted by v70cat (Post 17749423)

What make a bike "aggressive" ?

I think 90% of comments on ride are in the head and not real.

Steeper head angles equal faster steering. Shorter head tubes means the handlebars are lower. Shorter chainstay lengths and fork rake which reduces the overall wheelbase measurement and makes the bike react to input quicker.

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Originally Posted by rockyrider77 (Post 17574896)

sorry about the delay, here are a couple of pics i have from the first day. the one with low saddle is when i first got it and the other is when i got back from my first ride. so far put about 50km on it getting used to riding. fallen off 20+ times getting used to cleats lol going to need new bar tape soon (what colour you reckon would suit this frame best?)

i've cleaned up as much as i can, took me about 4 hours to really get the chain reasonably gunk free with toothbrush and degreaser. anyway, cleaned up cassette/chain last night as well as i could (don't have the chain break/freewheel removal tool or would have just soaked it in diesel), used some car wax on the frame and it's looking pretty awesome! will have to take some 'after' pics of it later to put up.

any ideas on any future modifications/improvements to keep in mind? i'm guessing at some point try replace the derailleur back to dura-ace when/if can get one at a really good price but still happy with the 105 for now. also not too happy with the left shifter but it works.

no display of what gear it's in like my mountain bike, i find myself looking down a bit which is probably dangerous is this normal on road bikes? i'm sure i'll get used to it anyway.

below's the specs i've been provided from previous owner, though my first road bike so can't really tell what condition it's all in. all i can say is it feels so nice to ride very stable at high speeds (well, for me high speed is 50-60kph at the moment) and climbs so effortlessly. also feels very light but then again, my reference point is my mountain bike. don't have a scale for this, caad cult members how heavy do you reckon this would be?

2001 Cannondale 3000si

Dura ace 9 speed shifters
Dura ace brakes
Dura ace cranks 53/39
Dura ace cassette 12-27
Dura ace front derailleur
105 rear derailleur

Slice Carbon fork
Easton bars

Dura ace rear hub laced to a Mavic open pro rim
Ultegra Front wheel with Mavic CXP33 rim

Tyres Continental GP4000 and Maxis Refuse
Ultegra PD-6610 pedals

CAAD5 Frame

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=435500 http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=435501

been two months now with this bike, have done 700km (~450miles) in it now, slowly increasing milage by the week as i get slowly fitter! totally loving it.. heres some pics with blue bartape (i know, a fashion crime haha). got some white bartape to try out after this too once this is worn out. since i got the bike, i have taken most of it apart and put it through a full cleanup, relubed and put it all back together. given the frame a good wax too. fitted on it a speed /cadence sensor and cyclo 505 gps computer and ready to go for some adventuring!

loaded up with everything on pics except for drink bottle, bike weights in at 8.8kg (19.4lbs). any recommendations on making it lighter? guessing hweels be a good place to start? or maybe not bother for now since i'm such a beginner it wont really make much difference dropping a kilo or so.

http://i.imgur.com/XPjWNFi.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/NcNNEPh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/SvEa50d.jpg

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Originally Posted by trailflow1 (Post 17750747)

You can have a longer head tube on most any bike.

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You can have a longer head tube on most any bike.

Yes you can but that doesn't stop the other measurements being the same. You asked 'what makes a bike ''aggressive'' ?' Generally speaking for the same amount of headset spacers and same size bearing cover, same stem length/angle. The handlebars will be lower down on a more 'aggressive' bike. Thats what i meant. The whole idea of a short headtube is to get lower and more aerodynamic.

Caad 12... So good they skipped a generation.

just been told its 100% for 2016! Can't wait.

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Originally Posted by v70cat (Post 17751691)

You can have a longer head tube on most any bike.

You can put a bunch of spacers on a long fork and turn up a 17deg stem, yes, but you'll still have a steep seat tube and head tube angle which both affect cornering and stability on the straights.

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Originally Posted by warrior4life (Post 17767673)

Caad 12... So good they skipped a generation.

just been told its 100% for 2016! Can't wait.

why no caad11?

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Originally Posted by ussprinceton (Post 17769343)

why no caad11?

I'm not sure, probably a big change. There's expected to be a tag line of "so good they skipped a generation".

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Originally Posted by ussprinceton (Post 17769343)

why no caad11?

Because the Spinal Tap jokes have been done a zillion times before and they decided to skip them.

can't wait to see the "so good, skipped a generation" bike

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Originally Posted by warrior4life (Post 17769452)

I'm not sure, probably a big change. There's expected to be a tag line of "so good they skipped a generation".

How much can they really do? 10 already had internal routing, Di2 and disc brakes. I have heard 12 and new Evo will have BB30a so maybe that addresses what some see as the weak point of the CAAD/EVO line

the new '16 model must be a couple of pounds lighter for me to sell my caad10s

Hi rekon, where did you get fitted, ive been looking for a place to get fitted, I also live in LA :D

How big of a difference between a CAAD8 and 10?

Aside from slight geo/weight differences? If I were to swap in 105 or upper parts and a good wheelset, would it still be a "lower" frame on the CAAD hierarchy?

I know the 10 is race, would that make the 8 more of a "regular" road bike?

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=450935 Meet Penelope! I just had her handlebar tape changed to this awesome pink! I understand the whole bike naming thing now. She actually named herself while we were speeding down a mountain road. It's like she spoke to me her name. So here she is! I have had her now for under a month and I love her! Cannondale CAAD10! She will be getting a pink seat bag soon. Seriously girly!

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Originally Posted by falconsusi (Post 17799130)

It's too bad the women's only bikes only have 3 different colorways.... and two of them are just plain black or white..

Suggestions of a pre-TdF announcement? A local chain has a deal until May 31: SuperSix comes with a garmin 510, caad10 comes with a garmin 200. Nothing for the synapse.