The Cult of CAAD...
09-18-15, 08:26 AM
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I just bought my 1st Cannondale last night. It's a used 1999 R500 (CAAD 2 frame), with excellent red paint, and a slightly dorky (but comfy) saddle. At the break of dawn this morning I took it out for a bit of a test ride. I did a circle in the parking lot last night when I bought too. I like the way it rides... it feels fast.
It isn't a special bike... other than being a CAAD... and maybe that's enough. I am selling my Trek 1400 not just to make room for it, but also because the R500 is replacing the 1400 as my go faster. The addition of a third front ring on the R500 should make it a decent climber if needed as well.
Nice to be part of the cult.
Almost forgot to post a pic. This is from the Craigslist ad:
It isn't a special bike... other than being a CAAD... and maybe that's enough. I am selling my Trek 1400 not just to make room for it, but also because the R500 is replacing the 1400 as my go faster. The addition of a third front ring on the R500 should make it a decent climber if needed as well.
Nice to be part of the cult.
Almost forgot to post a pic. This is from the Craigslist ad:
It's good to see these older caads still going strong, still looking good and being used, gives you confidence that you're buying a quality product although you could say they don't make em like they used to I suppose. Nice looking bike, I've been told red is the fastest colour.
09-18-15, 08:31 AM
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09-19-15, 07:53 PM
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A family photo of sorts ... don't think they've all been washed and clean at the same time before. We love them like our kids, all equally. '05 Caad8 DuraAce, '06 Caad8 Athena11, '03 Caad5 105, '10 Caad9 Athena11.
09-20-15, 11:38 AM
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Are there any CAAD 10s out there with Campagnolo groupsets? Would like to see how it looks. Cannondale is not synonymous with Campy officially ever though is it.
09-21-15, 03:20 AM
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Good pic, clearly a well looked after and maintained fleet.
09-21-15, 10:43 AM
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Just "completed" the building of my CAAD10 and have only a few rides on it. Next step: Fulcrum Racing Zero's.
Don't know the weight yet, but soon I'll update this post with it.
Don't know the weight yet, but soon I'll update this post with it.
09-21-15, 01:05 PM
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09-26-15, 07:12 AM
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Planning on getting the close down stock of the Caad 10 105 2015 in my LBS. It's around US $1750 now with some freebies and a Guru fit. Is the Guru fit really necessary? I could try to negotiate for lower price if I don't need it. Looking to join you guys soon!
09-26-15, 07:22 AM
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When I was shopping around they were going to give a deal for the caad 10 105 $1300 cash and I ended up buying the 2016 synapse for comfort.
09-26-15, 07:33 AM
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Very nice. I am not so lucky where I live they are not giving such good deals. Cannondale only have one really main distributor where I live so naturally they milk the price.
09-28-15, 05:54 PM
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09-28-15, 06:44 PM
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Not enough info. There have been R300's since the early 80's through at least 2000. The older frames are still nice handling bikes. They may not be as light or as comfortable as newer bikes but if in good shape are great beginner bikes. They are not always compatable with modern components. The rear spacing may be 126mm vs the modern 130. Doesn't sound like much but it can be a problem.
09-28-15, 07:29 PM
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My bike maybe is 1993 or 1997 i not really know. I have buy that bike from pawnshop. The rear spacing is 126mm. I put 130mm wheel i have spread little the dropouts with my hands for make the wheel fit. I had stop ride the bike for long time because the bottom bracket is got bad. i tried replace i could i take the bike in LBS and facing the threads. The bike have downtube shifters i not have deside yet keep the downtube shifters or to install one 9 speeds ultegra 6500 i have. And i use 130mm wheels with 9 speeds cassette because i not know if i can found wheel with 126mm hub and can take 9 speeds cassette.
09-28-15, 09:14 PM
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You won't find a 126mm wheel to take a 9spd cassette. 7spd maximum.
There is a way to take a cog out of the cassette and make a 8-from-9 or 9-from-10 cassette that will then fit in a 126mm space. I recommend trying that. I had an 8-spd wheel in my 126mm Criterium, and going up a hill my derailleur crunched into my spokes. The derailleur was properly adjusted and didn't contact the spokes when cycling through gears on the flat, but going uphill it snagged. The derailleur broke off and took the (non-replaceable) hanger with it.
I now ride that frame as a single speed and it's great for that purpose. And I went out soon after and bought myself a CAAD10 in the end-of-season sales, and love that too.
There is a way to take a cog out of the cassette and make a 8-from-9 or 9-from-10 cassette that will then fit in a 126mm space. I recommend trying that. I had an 8-spd wheel in my 126mm Criterium, and going up a hill my derailleur crunched into my spokes. The derailleur was properly adjusted and didn't contact the spokes when cycling through gears on the flat, but going uphill it snagged. The derailleur broke off and took the (non-replaceable) hanger with it.
I now ride that frame as a single speed and it's great for that purpose. And I went out soon after and bought myself a CAAD10 in the end-of-season sales, and love that too.
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09-29-15, 03:26 PM
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Hi fellow CAAD owners. Can someone clarify whether the CAAD9 ever came with a traditional (English threaded, non-BB30) bottom bracket? And I mean a true traditional threaded BB, not the adapter that Cannondale or many cyclists loctited into their frames, post production. I was under the impression that the earlier models had a traditional threaded BB, and then they switched to BB30 after a year or two.
09-29-15, 03:40 PM
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Hi fellow CAAD owners. Can someone clarify whether the CAAD9 ever came with a traditional (English threaded, non-BB30) bottom bracket? And I mean a true traditional threaded BB, not the adapter that Cannondale or many cyclists loctited into their frames, post production. I was under the impression that the earlier models had a traditional threaded BB, and then they switched to BB30 after a year or two.
Yes
Cannondale Bicycle Corp. - 2007 CAAD9
09-29-15, 04:13 PM
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