The Cult of CAAD...
04-25-15 | 11:49 AM
#9151
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Snow Hill NC
Bikes: Trek Madone 2.1
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.
04-25-15 | 06:18 PM
#9152
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 443
Likes: 23
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.
Last edited by trailflow1; 04-25-15 at 10:03 PM.
04-25-15 | 07:07 PM
#9153
Newbie
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 4
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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
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
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.
04-26-15 | 07:43 AM
#9154
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Joined: May 2009
Posts: 3,685
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Bikes: S5 VWD & SL-7 S works Red.
You can have a longer head tube on most any bike.
04-26-15 | 09:23 AM
#9155
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Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 443
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You can have a longer head tube on most any bike.
Last edited by trailflow1; 04-26-15 at 09:37 AM.
05-01-15 | 05:47 AM
#9158
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: Parts Unknown
Bikes: Caad 10 sram red. Focus Mares. Giant Defy Advanced
Caad 12... So good they skipped a generation.
just been told its 100% for 2016! Can't wait.
just been told its 100% for 2016! Can't wait.
Last edited by warrior4life; 05-01-15 at 08:21 AM. Reason: added more text.
05-01-15 | 11:46 AM
#9159
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 3,047
Likes: 302
From: location location
Bikes: MBK Super Mirage 1991, CAAD10, Yuba Mundo Lux, and a Cannondale Criterium Single Speed
05-01-15 | 03:16 PM
#9160
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,194
Likes: 132
From: Durham, NC 27705 USA
Bikes: '18 S-Works Tarmac (white letters), '18 S-Works Tarmac (black letters), '22 Allez Elite, '16 Emonda SL, '12 SS Evo HiMod team, '12 SS Evo HiMod 2, '03 fuel100, '14 adventure3, '19 BMC TeamMachine SLR01
05-01-15 | 04:03 PM
#9161
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: Parts Unknown
Bikes: Caad 10 sram red. Focus Mares. Giant Defy Advanced
05-01-15 | 04:19 PM
#9162
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 3,047
Likes: 302
From: location location
Bikes: MBK Super Mirage 1991, CAAD10, Yuba Mundo Lux, and a Cannondale Criterium Single Speed
05-01-15 | 06:01 PM
#9163
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,194
Likes: 132
From: Durham, NC 27705 USA
Bikes: '18 S-Works Tarmac (white letters), '18 S-Works Tarmac (black letters), '22 Allez Elite, '16 Emonda SL, '12 SS Evo HiMod team, '12 SS Evo HiMod 2, '03 fuel100, '14 adventure3, '19 BMC TeamMachine SLR01
can't wait to see the "so good, skipped a generation" bike
05-01-15 | 06:10 PM
#9164
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 6,496
Likes: 6
From: SoCal
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
05-01-15 | 07:09 PM
#9165
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,194
Likes: 132
From: Durham, NC 27705 USA
Bikes: '18 S-Works Tarmac (white letters), '18 S-Works Tarmac (black letters), '22 Allez Elite, '16 Emonda SL, '12 SS Evo HiMod team, '12 SS Evo HiMod 2, '03 fuel100, '14 adventure3, '19 BMC TeamMachine SLR01
the new '16 model must be a couple of pounds lighter for me to sell my caad10s
05-07-15 | 07:05 PM
#9167
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,091
Likes: 2
From: Williamsburg, Tennesse.
Bikes: All have flats.
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?
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?
05-12-15 | 01:44 PM
#9168
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 107
Likes: 0
From: Southeast Tennessee
05-12-15 | 02:19 PM
#9169
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 777
Likes: 1
From: Potomac, MD
Bikes: 2012 GT Transeo 3 2014 Cannondale CAAD 10 105
It's too bad the women's only bikes only have 3 different colorways.... and two of them are just plain black or white..
05-12-15 | 08:11 PM
#9170
Fax Transport Specialist
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,001
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From: chicago burbs
Bikes: '17 giant propel, '07 fuji cross pro, '10 gary fisher x-caliber
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.
05-13-15 | 12:19 AM
#9172
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 3,047
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From: location location
Bikes: MBK Super Mirage 1991, CAAD10, Yuba Mundo Lux, and a Cannondale Criterium Single Speed
There seems to be a few shops around the country doing the same offer. Probably something to do with Cannondale and Garmin sponsoring the same pro team.
05-21-15 | 09:33 AM
#9174
JoeWolcottCT
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,656
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From: Wolcott, CT
Bikes: Cannondale
05-22-15 | 05:03 AM
#9175
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: Parts Unknown
Bikes: Caad 10 sram red. Focus Mares. Giant Defy Advanced
I've heard there are going to be some bonkers bikes from Cannondale. If they bring a Caad gravel bike I'll be in!
Can't wait for the release in August. Don't think I've ever been as excited about a range coming out.