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Hello to all is somebody with my height 1,75m and inseam 81cm i`m looking for a new caad12 2017 and have a problem with right choose for a size 52 or 54 on my current bike saddle setup is 71 cm from the center of BB to top of saddle and i worry if size 54 have a 57cm seat tube and toptube is 54.7cm will fit me ok and size but size 52 have a seat tube 53.8cm and top tube 53.4cm
Last edited by veskox; 06-08-17 at 01:16 AM.
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Joined: Apr 2007
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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
^ nicely done, would love to have a sub 15lbs. caad10 one day
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Joined: Jun 2016
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I have a 2011 CAAD10. Lots of upgrades but can't get myself to get a new bike. Just last week I was in Colorado and rented a carbon Tarmac Elite. OMG did I miss my bike. Everything about my CAAD I prefer over the Tarmac. I've been wanting to get a whole new bike for a while but this experience has totally changed my mind. CAAD's are fantastic.
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Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,476
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From: Apopka, Florida
Bikes: Santa Cruz Stigmata
I have a 2011 CAAD10. Lots of upgrades but can't get myself to get a new bike. Just last week I was in Colorado and rented a carbon Tarmac Elite. OMG did I miss my bike. Everything about my CAAD I prefer over the Tarmac. I've been wanting to get a whole new bike for a while but this experience has totally changed my mind. CAAD's are fantastic.
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Joined: Jul 2011
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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
If you have DI2 or eTap and would want to plug that CAAD12 frame holes, you might be interested in this.

I happened to watch one of the guy's youtube video while researching my issue of how to run brake wires into the CAAD12 frame.
https://www.shapeways.com/product/EH...2-cable-plug-1
I'm thinking of getting them but if anyone knows a better/cheaper option?

I happened to watch one of the guy's youtube video while researching my issue of how to run brake wires into the CAAD12 frame.
https://www.shapeways.com/product/EH...2-cable-plug-1
I'm thinking of getting them but if anyone knows a better/cheaper option?
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 863
Likes: 24
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
If you have DI2 or eTap and would want to plug that CAAD12 frame holes, you might be interested in this.

I happened to watch one of the guy's youtube video while researching my issue of how to run brake wires into the CAAD12 frame.
https://www.shapeways.com/product/EH...2-cable-plug-1
I'm thinking of getting them but if anyone knows a better/cheaper option?

I happened to watch one of the guy's youtube video while researching my issue of how to run brake wires into the CAAD12 frame.
https://www.shapeways.com/product/EH...2-cable-plug-1
I'm thinking of getting them but if anyone knows a better/cheaper option?
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Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,476
Likes: 30
From: Apopka, Florida
Bikes: Santa Cruz Stigmata
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Hi all. I just got this bad boy from a guy who upgraded it with a better wheelset and Shimano 105s. I don't know much about road bikes yet (I rode an old school Fuji Fixie for years prior), but this appears to have a carbon fork and it feels like the bottom tube is carbon (is that even possible?). It rides pretty light and I feel like it is a great bike for me to log miles on (I do about 100 a week and slowly growing to around 140ish). Anyone familiar with this? I believe it is a 2004.
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Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Vermont
Bikes: Tanglefoot Hardtack, Riv Sam Hillborne, a Purple Waterford
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Joined: Mar 2010
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Do you all think I can put 25s on this bike? Pretty sure the Mavik Ksyrium wheels can handle that - how wide can I go on this frame?
EDIT - I can put 25s on it. And did. Now has Vittoria Rubbino pros. They feel real nice compared to the 23s.
EDIT - I can put 25s on it. And did. Now has Vittoria Rubbino pros. They feel real nice compared to the 23s.
Last edited by Bomb Komodo; 08-30-17 at 03:17 PM.
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Pensacola, Fl
Bikes: 2026 Cannondale Quick 3, 2002 Burley Django,`99 Gary Fisher Joshua F4, `10 Cannondale Synapse 6, 2012 Cannondale Caad 10-5, 2023 Ozone Midtown
^^^ That is good to know. I was thinking about putting a 25 on the back of my Caad 10 too.
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Joined: May 2007
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Was out today on my CAAD9 and got hit by a car in the front wheel/fork/handlebar. I'm fine, but need to get a new fork as it was directly impacted. Suggestions for a full carbon fork with the same dimensions as the stock one? Or looking at ebay - does a super six fork work with the CAAD9?
Last edited by GoSharks; 09-09-17 at 09:33 PM.
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Joined: Jun 2015
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Was out today on my CAAD9 and got hit by a car in the front wheel/fork/handlebar. I'm fine, but need to get a new fork as it was directly impacted. Suggestions for a full carbon fork with the same dimensions as the stock one? Or looking at ebay - does a super six fork work with the CAAD9?
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Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 514
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From: RVA
Bikes: 2013 Cannondale Synapse 6 Tiagra + 2016 Cannondale CAAD 12 Dura Ace
Was out today on my CAAD9 and got hit by a car in the front wheel/fork/handlebar. I'm fine, but need to get a new fork as it was directly impacted. Suggestions for a full carbon fork with the same dimensions as the stock one? Or looking at ebay - does a super six fork work with the CAAD9?
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Joined: Oct 2014
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Bikes: Specialized Tricross, Cannondale CAAD10
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Joined: Jun 2015
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I use 25s on HED Ardennes, wich is wider than usual, but can't remmenber how much now. Almost sure it can handle a 28.
If you have DI2 or eTap and would want to plug that CAAD12 frame holes, you might be interested in this.

I happened to watch one of the guy's youtube video while researching my issue of how to run brake wires into the CAAD12 frame.
https://www.shapeways.com/product/EH...2-cable-plug-1
I'm thinking of getting them but if anyone knows a better/cheaper option?

I happened to watch one of the guy's youtube video while researching my issue of how to run brake wires into the CAAD12 frame.
https://www.shapeways.com/product/EH...2-cable-plug-1
I'm thinking of getting them but if anyone knows a better/cheaper option?




