The Cult of CAAD...
01-08-16 | 05:21 AM
#9576
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,149
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From: Arlington, VA USA
Hey fellow CAAD owners, I posted in a separate thread on the road forum but thought Id post here. My beloved CAAD7, after 12 years of service, is no more, suffering a cracked rear dropout. To my surprise, Cannondale is replacing it under warranty with a CAAD10. I haven't seen the frame but am told it is BBQ black. What exactly is BBQ referring to? I have seen some descriptions implying its a specific color scheme, others indicating its a type of finish. The LBS I am working with didn't know. My best guess is that I am getting the frame used on the 2015 105 level bike, which is black with gray and white accents,(pic) but its possible its a frame from an earlier year.
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01-08-16 | 05:47 AM
#9577
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Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 7,853
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From: Stillwater, OK
In my estimation it's both. It's looks anodized, and the color is a matte not-quite-black, not-quite-brown. It's hard to describe. Anyway it's not ugly or flashy or anything, it just is. You'll be ok with it, congrats on the new CAAD10, they're awesome.
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01-25-16 | 03:08 PM
#9578
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7
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What size seat post collar would I need for a 2013 CAAD10? I've seen a range of 30.6 to 30.9.
The one that was stock seems to be be bent and the bolt is pinching it too tight.
Want to replace it as well as the stock seatpost (upgrade to carbon).
Thanks in advance!
The one that was stock seems to be be bent and the bolt is pinching it too tight.
Want to replace it as well as the stock seatpost (upgrade to carbon).
Thanks in advance!
01-26-16 | 03:27 PM
#9579
Junior Member
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7
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Need a new seatpost clamp for my 2013 CAAD10. The Cannondale one is pretty much crap.
Cannondale said it uses a 30.9mm. Can't find any that size. Should work. Wish Thomson made one that size.
Anyone have good recs for high quality clamps/collars? Also want to get a carbon seatpost.
Share your wisdom!
Cannondale said it uses a 30.9mm. Can't find any that size. Should work. Wish Thomson made one that size.
Anyone have good recs for high quality clamps/collars? Also want to get a carbon seatpost.
Share your wisdom!
01-27-16 | 05:44 PM
#9580
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: S.E. Texas
Bikes: Giant Escape3
Buying my 1st Cannodale. Coming from a flatbar Giant hybrid, for the last year.
Will I likely be more comfortable on longer rides with a 2015 CAAD 8 or 2015 CAAD 10 ?? I've found a great deal on either machine. The LBS offers a GURU fit included. If it matters I'm 60yo, fairly fit, not as limber as a 30yo.
I'm concerned about the frame geometry difference between these two bikes. Any thoughts ..
Will I likely be more comfortable on longer rides with a 2015 CAAD 8 or 2015 CAAD 10 ?? I've found a great deal on either machine. The LBS offers a GURU fit included. If it matters I'm 60yo, fairly fit, not as limber as a 30yo.
I'm concerned about the frame geometry difference between these two bikes. Any thoughts ..
01-27-16 | 05:53 PM
#9581
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 465
Likes: 4
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: Trek Emonda SL build, CAAD10, Bianchi Pista '13, Litespeed Antares '03
Buying my 1st Cannodale. Coming from a flatbar Giant hybrid, for the last year.
Will I likely be more comfortable on longer rides with a 2015 CAAD 8 or 2015 CAAD 10 ?? I've found a great deal on either machine. The LBS offers a GURU fit included. If it matters I'm 60yo, fairly fit, not as limber as a 30yo.
I'm concerned about the frame geometry difference between these two bikes. Any thoughts ..
Will I likely be more comfortable on longer rides with a 2015 CAAD 8 or 2015 CAAD 10 ?? I've found a great deal on either machine. The LBS offers a GURU fit included. If it matters I'm 60yo, fairly fit, not as limber as a 30yo.
I'm concerned about the frame geometry difference between these two bikes. Any thoughts ..
In general you can look at the "stack" of the bike in the geometry tables. Higher the number, the more upright/comfortable position can be achieved. Obviously you can move the handlebars up with a stem, but it's better to pick the right bike.
01-27-16 | 05:55 PM
#9582
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Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 2,792
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From: Hampton, VA
Buying my 1st Cannodale. Coming from a flatbar Giant hybrid, for the last year.
Will I likely be more comfortable on longer rides with a 2015 CAAD 8 or 2015 CAAD 10 ?? I've found a great deal on either machine. The LBS offers a GURU fit included. If it matters I'm 60yo, fairly fit, not as limber as a 30yo.
I'm concerned about the frame geometry difference between these two bikes. Any thoughts ..
Will I likely be more comfortable on longer rides with a 2015 CAAD 8 or 2015 CAAD 10 ?? I've found a great deal on either machine. The LBS offers a GURU fit included. If it matters I'm 60yo, fairly fit, not as limber as a 30yo.
I'm concerned about the frame geometry difference between these two bikes. Any thoughts ..
01-27-16 | 06:01 PM
#9583
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: S.E. Texas
Bikes: Giant Escape3
Both the caad8 and caad10 are race specific bikes, so they have fairly short head tubes. If you look for comfort (or you have concerns about your flexibility), I'd suggest to get the synapse.
In general you can look at the "stack" of the bike in the geometry tables. Higher the number, the more upright/comfortable position can be achieved. Obviously you can move the handlebars up with a stem, but it's better to pick the right bike.
In general you can look at the "stack" of the bike in the geometry tables. Higher the number, the more upright/comfortable position can be achieved. Obviously you can move the handlebars up with a stem, but it's better to pick the right bike.
I also rode the CAAD 10 & 8, the 10 felt the best to me, this was however a short ride around a parking lot.
I left a deposit in the 10 then came home and starting reading online about the "Aggressive Geometry" and started second guessing my decision.
01-27-16 | 06:08 PM
#9584
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 2,792
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From: Hampton, VA
Thanks for the "Stack" info. I did a parking lot ride on the Synapse, it just didn't feel quite right.
I also rode the CAAD 10 & 8, the 10 felt the best to me, this was however a short ride around a parking lot.
I left a deposit in the 10 then came home and starting reading online about the "Aggressive Geometry" and started second guessing my decision.
I also rode the CAAD 10 & 8, the 10 felt the best to me, this was however a short ride around a parking lot.
I left a deposit in the 10 then came home and starting reading online about the "Aggressive Geometry" and started second guessing my decision.
01-27-16 | 06:09 PM
#9585
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: S.E. Texas
Bikes: Giant Escape3
The CAAD10 is a race bike, the geometry is aggressive. If you are more concerned with comfort, the CAAD8 is slightly better. If you want a more comfort based bike, you will need to look at the Cannondale Synapse. Not sure if your dealer has one of those for you to try, but it's worth looking at if comfort is on your buying criteria.
Thanks for your replies !
01-27-16 | 06:11 PM
#9586
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 2,792
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From: Hampton, VA
Need a new seatpost clamp for my 2013 CAAD10. The Cannondale one is pretty much crap.
Cannondale said it uses a 30.9mm. Can't find any that size. Should work. Wish Thomson made one that size.
Anyone have good recs for high quality clamps/collars? Also want to get a carbon seatpost.
Share your wisdom!
Cannondale said it uses a 30.9mm. Can't find any that size. Should work. Wish Thomson made one that size.
Anyone have good recs for high quality clamps/collars? Also want to get a carbon seatpost.
Share your wisdom!
If the seatpost is 31.6 you will need a 34.9 clamp. Hope this helps. You LBS may have clamps laying arounf that they'll give you, or sell pretty cheap.
01-29-16 | 06:40 PM
#9587
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 18
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From: S.E. Texas
Bikes: Giant Escape3
Yes, if you prefer a more "upright" sitting position, you will have to go with a bike built that way. The Synapse is just one of many. The Giant Defy also fits this range. Trust me, in this thread, we love our CAAD's, but none of us would tell you to buy a bike that doesn't suit your specific needs/wants/goals. I suggest going back and asking if you can have another ride on the Synapse and CAAD10 for a little longer distance, not just the parking lot.
Thanks again for your comments...
01-30-16 | 09:44 PM
#9589
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Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 830
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From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bikes: 16 Haibike Sdruo Cross SM
Just joined today! Was going to get this or a Giant- the 16 TCR Advanced 3. The ride is so close to carbon smooth. Just under 18pds as shown 17.15 pds 48cm
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01-31-16 | 06:34 PM
#9591
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Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 830
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From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bikes: 16 Haibike Sdruo Cross SM
Question- why is 1st peddle of the CAAD so much harder/takes more effort than my Alloy Synapse. Is it designed that way for the rider to put more torque in the peddle effort? I am using the same ring/gear on both bike in my tests.
The Synapse spins up faster, the Caad takes more effort overall.
The Synapse spins up faster, the Caad takes more effort overall.
01-31-16 | 08:06 PM
#9592
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Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 2,792
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From: Hampton, VA
Question- why is 1st peddle of the CAAD so much harder/takes more effort than my Alloy Synapse. Is it designed that way for the rider to put more torque in the peddle effort? I am using the same ring/gear on both bike in my tests.
The Synapse spins up faster, the Caad takes more effort overall.
The Synapse spins up faster, the Caad takes more effort overall.
01-31-16 | 09:50 PM
#9593
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Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 830
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From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bikes: 16 Haibike Sdruo Cross SM
I just took the Caad for a spin, used the lower ring and middle gears. The bike flies like a bat out of hell like a slight hill. Both both are 50/34. The wheels on the 10 are better than the Synapse. Both are compact cranks and same cassette. I imagine it just the way CDale engineers made the bike with each a little different character pedal wise.
02-04-16 | 02:03 AM
#9594
Newbie
Joined: Feb 2016
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Hi guys, I've got a 2015 CAAD10 and i'm changing the groupset over to ultegra. When i fitted the rear brake (with internal routing) i found it felt like the inner cable was rubbing on something inside the frame. Has anyone experienced this or is it the inner cable rubbing on the ferrule? Or is this down to me using too short a outer cables?
02-04-16 | 09:15 AM
#9595
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 863
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From: 38° 53' 51.635" N 77° 2' 11.507" W
Bikes: 2021 Tern Verge X11 + Cannondale 2016 CAAD12 eTap + 2011 Synapse Alloy 5 Ultegra
Well I just ordered the CAAD12 ULTEGRA last Saturday but I have to wait until June to get it. Bummer!
02-04-16 | 09:57 AM
#9596
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 732
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From: MKE
Bikes: officially too many now...
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.
That R300 is old and won't like being stretched. I'd do a 10-to-9 cassette on a 126mm hub and just set your r der limits to reflect that.
02-04-16 | 05:56 PM
#9598
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 863
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From: 38° 53' 51.635" N 77° 2' 11.507" W
Bikes: 2021 Tern Verge X11 + Cannondale 2016 CAAD12 eTap + 2011 Synapse Alloy 5 Ultegra
02-05-16 | 12:59 PM
#9599
Blast from the Past
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 3,253
Likes: 89
From: Schertz TX
Bikes: Cervelo Soloist, Felt Breed & a few more
Might as well post. Always wanted to build one of these up so figured I better get it going before I'm too old to ride it fast. So CAAD10 frame is on the way, along with 6800 bits. Going with Williams Sys31 wheels (really like these wheels for the cost) & Conti 25's.
On the fence right now on a Power2Max Gossamer crank or the new design Stages on the 6800 (with a BB30 adapter).
Still undecided on Bar/Stem, been partial to Zipp Service Course lately. Any seat post suggestions out there?
On the fence right now on a Power2Max Gossamer crank or the new design Stages on the 6800 (with a BB30 adapter).
Still undecided on Bar/Stem, been partial to Zipp Service Course lately. Any seat post suggestions out there?
02-05-16 | 02:15 PM
#9600
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 854
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From: SF Bay Area
Thanks for the "Stack" info. I did a parking lot ride on the Synapse, it just didn't feel quite right.
I also rode the CAAD 10 & 8, the 10 felt the best to me, this was however a short ride around a parking lot.
I left a deposit in the 10 then came home and starting reading online about the "Aggressive Geometry" and started second guessing my decision.
I also rode the CAAD 10 & 8, the 10 felt the best to me, this was however a short ride around a parking lot.
I left a deposit in the 10 then came home and starting reading online about the "Aggressive Geometry" and started second guessing my decision.