Originally Posted by Hapsmo911 (Post 18858562)

So I need some opinions from the Aluminati. I had a Caad10 in 2012. Wrecked the frame and replaced with, at the time, a new 2011 SS, the old frame style. I loved my Caad I rode that 2x as much as my EVO HM. I was thinking of replacing the 2011 SS with another Caad. My dealer has new 2015 Caad10 3's for $1500. My problem is, I am not sure if I should just get the Caad12? Either way I would be replacing the group, wheels and contact points. I would then put the take offs on th SS and sell it for as close to what im going to pay for the Caad. The reviews on the 12 are glowing, but they were for the Caad10 as well. What does the Aluminati say? Caad10 or Caad12? Is the Caad12 that much better?

Originally Posted by Hapsmo911 (Post 18858562)

My dealer has new 2015 Caad10 3's for $1500. My problem is, I am not sure if I should just get the Caad12? Either way I would be replacing the group, wheels and contact points. I would then put the take offs on th SS and sell it for as close to what im going to pay for the Caad. The reviews on the 12 are glowing, but they were for the Caad10 as well. What does the Aluminati say? Caad10 or Caad12? Is the Caad12 that much better?

Originally Posted by fizzle (Post 18859009)

Caad 12= straight bladed fork. Caad 12 wins!!! For a couple hundred more you get a caad12 105, Swap the take offs, sell SS w 105 for couple hundred less, well worth the money IMO but it's up to you.
In all honesty go for the color you like, performance differences are very slight if any at all, can't go wrong either way. Get the 12 you only live once.

Originally Posted by Wested (Post 18859061)

Look at it this way: For the same price you can get a 105 CAAD12. So the conversation is more about whether you want ultegra or 105—a discussion comprising many hundreds of threads on this forum. If you're replacing the components anyway, then I see no reason to get a CAAD10. The 10 is a wonderful bike, but the 12 is a little bit better. Lighter, stiffer, more comfortable. Of course, I haven't been able to notice any difference, but others claim to be able to. If the money is the same, why not go for the more technologically advanced frame?

Originally Posted by Hapsmo911 (Post 18859851)

Back in the Cult!!

Originally Posted by Hapsmo911 (Post 18858562)

So I need some opinions from the Aluminati. I had a Caad10 in 2012. Wrecked the frame and replaced with, at the time, a new 2011 SS, the old frame style. I loved my Caad I rode that 2x as much as my EVO HM. I was thinking of replacing the 2011 SS with another Caad. My dealer has new 2015 Caad10 3's for $1500. My problem is, I am not sure if I should just get the Caad12? Either way I would be replacing the group, wheels and contact points. I would then put the take offs on th SS and sell it for as close to what im going to pay for the Caad. The reviews on the 12 are glowing, but they were for the Caad10 as well. What does the Aluminati say? Caad10 or Caad12? Is the Caad12 that much better?

Originally Posted by macca33 (Post 18859924)

I'd opt for the CAAD12 if I were in your position.

cheers

EDIT- AND a SS HM!!!

Originally Posted by Hapsmo911 (Post 18861606)

Does anyone know if the new sisl2 109mm spindle will fit into an older si hollowgram? I want to install my old Hollowgrams into the Caad12

Originally Posted by Wested (Post 18862421)

I believe they are all backwards compatible. Just make sure you use the 109mm spindle for the wider BB30a standard.

Originally Posted by Hapsmo911 (Post 18863919)

Thats what I thought, thanks. I reckon I can swap the spindle from the forged crank that came on the 12. Although not sure if there is a noticeable weight difference from the forged crank spindle to the SiSL2 version I can order.

Originally Posted by danejules (Post 18857651)

Here is a throwback that I built up this weekend. Full Dura Ace 7800. Dura Ace 7800 hubs laced to OP's.
Took it out for a 30mi shake down ride yesterday afternoon. Frame rides pretty great for being 15yrs old.
Frame was in like new condition as well as the parts. Going to change out the specialized stem and seat post once
I get my position dialed in. Thinking of using either silver Thomson or Ritchey Classic.

http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/...pskj9aai5y.jpg
http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/...psgrcagpgf.jpg

Originally Posted by Hapsmo911 (Post 18859998)

Yeah I ended up with the Caad12 and looks like another HM. Now need to decide if the Caad gets Campy or Sram to match the HM?!?!

Originally Posted by phil_k (Post 18864526)

Ugh, second time in a month my CAAD10 has a very loud creaking bottom bracket (BB30 FSA SL-K).
I keep it clean. Got caught in the rain the first time, but the shop regreased everything and I haven't been riding in the rain since. I only weigh 130-135 and I don't have a ton of power. I did a hard race a few days ago and it was fine -- didn't do anything. But the creak came back after a long climbing ride (15%+ climbs, mostly standing), and that is what caused it the last time (plus rain). Does that ring any bells?

Taking it back to the shop, but wondering what people here say. Should I get adapters and go Shimano? I have Ultegra everything else.

Originally Posted by HazeT (Post 18869823)

No pictures, just questions here... I thought this would be the most knowledgeable crowd to answer.
For 2015 Cannondale had a CAAD10 Race bike equipped with Force-22 groupset that I was told that weighted 16lbs out of the box.
Now, does anyone knows if that is a different frame & fork from the rest of the CAAD10 line or just a better equipment dressing?
Here is a picture of one for reference:
http://www.bicycling.com/sites/bicyc...caad10-809.jpg

O didn't find specifics on its frame to see if it was any different then the rest of the lineup.

Originally Posted by fastk9dad (Post 18869003)

https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7285/2...48f77cab_z.jpg

My Cannondale @ Cannondale.

Originally Posted by TheZip (Post 18870768)

Same frame. That methodology of thinking derives from the hi modulus carbon vs standard carbon and doesn't apply with aluminum bikes.

Legit question though and I can see where you would think there could be a possible difference. These CAAD frames are pretty dang light. A quick Google search shows 1,150g for a 56cm frame

Originally Posted by TheZip (Post 18870768)

Same frame. That methodology of thinking derives from the hi modulus carbon vs standard carbon and doesn't apply with aluminum bikes.

Legit question though and I can see where you would think there could be a possible difference. These CAAD frames are pretty dang light. A quick Google search shows 1,150g for a 56cm frame