Why carry one if you have access to water fountains?

I find that stopping at water fountains every 10 minutes makes chasing back on to the group really, really hard.

Because they are not dotted along the route. If I run out I'd have to go somewhere and find one. Not impossible, but certainly not convenient.

I ended up putting all 4 on. Im using the cannondale crankset too.

Thanks for responding. That makes sense.

Did you buy a new Caad 8 or an old one?

The Pre-Caad 9 Caad 8s (Prior to 2007, I believe) were awesome race frames. The Six-13 was based off that Caad 8.

The new (2010 and newer IIRC) Caad 8's are entry level rides with a more relaxed geometry.

Gee, I ride with a 1000 gram rear Powertap wheel and 600 gram front wheel. I have no problems.

It's not like the wheels are next to each other. They are front and back. Wheel weight doesn't cause an issue in terms of cornering, handling or performance..

Hey everybody, just picked up a caad10 5 with the FSA Gossamer crank. In the package of owners manuals and stuff that I received from the LBS I found one plastic spacer. So I read the directions from FSA and they say that they include 3 spacers with their crank set, and that they are not normally needed if the BB is cut to their specs. So since I have only one spacer, can I assume that 2 spacers have been installed into the BB of the bike? Is this normal for a caad10 or caad9 to need the spacers to eliminate play, and are the cranks installed at Cdale factory or at the LBS during assembly? I just want to make sure that my bottom bracket wasn't cut incorrectly and cause me problems down the road. Thanks in advance, Don

i guess i'll say it... if you lose 20 lbs. then you'll be lugging around less. that means you could carry 13 bottles!

this is the one i ride 1997 caad3 with shimano ultegra 8 speed
super stiff, slightly harsh
but light enough for me to win the junior national hillclimb on.

CAAD Haters...

Couldn't find it on CDale's site, but scavenged on up here...


https://2.bp.blogspot.com/_pvVBYlacTF.../caad10_da.jpg

Some other "borrowed" CAAD pics...


https://farm3.static.flickr.com/2564/...03f_z.jpg?zz=1


https://farm6.static.flickr.com/5006/...a33a383b_b.jpg

Adding to the BBQ black CAADs...

Oh yeah!

1998 R200 CAAD2 I pulled the bike out of the shed today finally. Dirty, needs to be cleaned. Tires might be OK for the trainer, but should be replaced before hitting the street. Its been sitting for most of the last 12 years, but not sure when the right rear brake came up missing... Less than 1000 miles on this bike.


I don't remember my wife dropping this bike, but appears to have been. RSX group.

Swapped the RSX double crank for the 105 triples.

What are these pedals? I don't remember what they were.

Is there a weight limit on 700x23 tires? I way just shy of 300 pounds.

just weighed my bike. its 18.1 lbs...nothings really upgraded for weight either. the fizik saddle was most importantly for comfort but it weighs a ton. the fizik post actually weighed a little less and came in a little shorter than my c2 post? weird...but a good thing. i have shimano spd pedals, probably heavy

what would be an anchor? wheels, brakes, pedals, fork, in that order of weight and price...? any ideas?

my 10 frameset is coming in this week. any reccomendations on what stem/bar combo to run. frame is black/white with a hint of blue.

Took my caad9 out for the first time today. Being able to really put power down with virtually no frame flex is simply amazing. I feel like i went from a 1980 toyota pick-up to a lamborghini.

The Caad9 has brought me into a whole new world of possiblitys! Love it.

Looking at the current CAAD10 what is the opinion of the Rival groupset vs the Ultegra?

If color matters - go 3T and get the black and white set up.

That said, I prefer Ritchey WCS bars and stems. I like the reach, drop and curve of the bars and they tend to be fairly light and stiff for the price.

Check out the "For Trade" Thread here in Road Bikes. I have a Caad8 which is being moved out of my rotation.

What I'm using: FSA K-Wing Compact Bar with Bontrager Race XXX Lite OS Stem.
I can't tell you you'll like it, but I can tell you it transformed my CAAD9's ride.
It feels great, it is a super comfortable combo without making me feel alienated from the road.

I remember the first time I got in a long ride on my CAAD9.
I felt like that is what road cycling is meant to be.
I grew as a rider and was able to put on more miles at a faster pace.
Not only that, it's handling was way better than my previous bike (as mentioned before, a Trek 1.5).

A recent pickup...