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lechat 03-10-11 06:18 PM


Originally Posted by runningDoc (Post 12343024)
ah we are going in opposite directions then!

I already computed my present build (just over 15lbs) with a new CAAD 10 frame to be 300g lighter (supposedly its sub 1kilo right?) and well under the magical 15lbs range... maybe 14.5 or even a little lower.

honestly - i like the novelty of having a sub 15 CAAD aluminum engineering wonder. its a cinch to do it with a carbon frame, but to do it with a CAAD is like a giant FU to the carbon establishment.

The listed weight for a 56cm Caad10 frame is 1150gms. Tour magazine came up with ~1300gms when they did their 10/9 comparison.

2ndGen 03-10-11 07:06 PM


Originally Posted by lechat (Post 12343110)
The listed weight for a 56cm Caad10 frame is 1150gms. Tour magazine came up with ~1300gms when they did their 10/9 comparison.

Tour?

All of a sudden I have a hankerin' for some...

http://www.junkbrosnews.com/images/freedom-fries1.jpg

:D

Santaria 03-10-11 07:44 PM

2010 "Last of the Americanos" CAAD9 5. Just hit mile 3000 on it (including the sprint tri I did this weekend where I mashed gears past two Motebecanes - and the only thought in my mind was - "I'm not being beat by a bikesdirect.com bike"

Flawless bike. Upgraded to the Ultrega SL crank.

2ndGen 03-10-11 08:01 PM


Originally Posted by Santaria (Post 12343487)
2010 "Last of the Americanos" CAAD9 5. Just hit mile 3000 on it (including the sprint tri I did this weekend where I mashed gears past two Motebecanes - and the only thought in my mind was - "I'm not being beat by a bikesdirect.com bike"

Flawless bike. Upgraded to the Ultrega SL crank.

Awesome! Like this? :D

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment...2&d=1278448993

noise boy 03-10-11 10:21 PM


Originally Posted by 2ndGen (Post 12341436)
I read: 2250g wheels, 148g skewers?

951 front, 1461 rear, both with skewers no tires or tubes, and the stock 12-26? cassette.

2ndGen 03-11-11 06:42 AM


Originally Posted by noise boy (Post 12344216)
951 front, 1461 rear, both with skewers no tires or tubes, and the stock 12-26? cassette.

Thanks.

hkboy313 03-11-11 09:49 AM


Originally Posted by 2ndGen (Post 12344941)
Thanks.

do you have the rs10 that came stock with your caad? any idea how much its actual weight is? (including skewers) my bike is probably heavy but it doesnt really matter. my caad is for everything :)

roadiejorge 03-11-11 10:58 AM


Originally Posted by hkboy313 (Post 12345510)
do you have the rs10 that came stock with your caad? any idea how much its actual weight is? (including skewers) my bike is probably heavy but it doesnt really matter. my caad is for everything :)

If I'm not mistaken RS10 wheels came in at a bit over 1900 grams. I'm pretty sure they're low spoke count wheels but for the short while I used them they were pretty durable.



Originally Posted by Santaria (Post 12343487)
2010 "Last of the Americanos" CAAD9 5. Just hit mile 3000 on it (including the sprint tri I did this weekend where I mashed gears past two Motebecanes - and the only thought in my mind was - "I'm not being beat by a bikesdirect.com bike"

Flawless bike. Upgraded to the Ultrega SL crank.

You race against other racers not bikes.

2ndGen 03-11-11 12:01 PM


Originally Posted by hkboy313 (Post 12345510)
do you have the rs10 that came stock with your caad? any idea how much its actual weight is? (including skewers) my bike is probably heavy but it doesnt really matter. my caad is for everything :)

No. I have OEM Mavic CXP22'w with Cannondale C3 Hubs. For now. ;)

2ndGen 03-11-11 12:26 PM

Same pics on my CAAD9-7 thread, but as promised, poor pictures
of it in it's current state with everything except a nice wheelset...

Upgrades this time:
  • Dura Ace 7900 Pedals
  • Dura Ace 7800 Chainrings
  • Edge Composites 1.0 Fork
  • Black Cable Housing
  • Fizik Cyrano Carbon Post
  • Ultralight CNC Brakeset
  • Kurt Kinetic Computer


Details: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...le-BBQ-CAAD9-7



http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1299867079

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1299867079

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1299867079

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1299867079

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1299867079

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1299867229

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1299867079

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1299867079

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1299867079

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1299867079

hkboy313 03-11-11 12:33 PM


Originally Posted by roadiejorge (Post 12345825)
If I'm not mistaken RS10 wheels came in at a bit over 1900 grams. I'm pretty sure they're low spoke count wheels but for the short while I used them they were pretty durable.

thanks, its kind of weird. i have them, but experienced brake rub. also after going to lbs. guy said my skewer at fork was not as tight as it should be.. the noise is still there but very subtle. and i dont even weigh that much!

hkboy313 03-11-11 01:28 PM


Originally Posted by 2ndGen (Post 12346205)

hey is that a plate on you headtube? you mentioned it was 2009..i guess thats the difference in 2010.. mine is paint.

2ndGen 03-11-11 01:52 PM


Originally Posted by hkboy313 (Post 12346508)
hey is that a plate on you headtube? you mentioned it was 2009..i guess thats the difference in 2010.. mine is paint.

Yes. And I'm going to have it painted charcoal black (along with the Edge logo on the fork and the brake cables).

hkboy313 03-11-11 02:12 PM


Originally Posted by 2ndGen (Post 12346623)
Yes. And I'm going to have it painted charcoal black (along with the Edge logo on the fork and the brake cables).

wow, your bike is all black...i actually want some yellow..actually into livestrong foundation. huge fan of lance armstrong.

i thought about brake pads but ones i found were for carbon rims, but are also used for alum too and it doesn't really show when inserted in brake shoes. can only see it from front or back if you pay attention too. (dont want to replace anything if i really dont need to)

other ideas where to just get the livestrong jersey suit :P so i can leave the bike alone. or any other kind of apparel/accessories?

2ndGen 03-11-11 02:22 PM


Originally Posted by hkboy313 (Post 12346721)
wow, your bike is all black...i actually want some yellow..actually into livestrong foundation. huge fan of lance armstrong.

i thought about brake pads but ones i found were for carbon rims, but are also used for alum too and it doesn't really show when inserted in brake shoes. can only see it from front or back if you pay attention too. (dont want to replace anything if i really dont need to)

other ideas where to just get the livestrong jersey suit :P so i can leave the bike alone. or any other kind of apparel/accessories?

I almost went with a black and gold theme on this bike.
I was going to go with gold brake calipers (same brand), a gold seat clamp, gold
nipples/hubs and possibly a gold chain, just to add a little splash to the bike.

The yellow SwissStops can be used for aluminum, but the green ones are best for aluminum.

I'm trying to blacken out the bike as much as possible.
The chainrings are screaming when I look at the CAAD,
but with time they'll get duller and they won't stand out as much.
Still, it's the one component that I can take "not" being blacked out
because it looks so sick in person with the gray Ultegra SL crank arms.

Tango6 03-12-11 03:04 PM

Before:

http://bronson.smugmug.com/Hobbies/B...76_gyRPk-M.jpg

After:

Good angle, bad lighting

http://bronson.smugmug.com/Hobbies/B...11_RxS5F-M.jpg

Bad angle, better lighting:

http://bronson.smugmug.com/Hobbies/B...04_wgjmw-M.jpg

The Campagnolo kool-aid is costly, yet strangely satisfying and delicious.

http://bronson.smugmug.com/Hobbies/B...16_Nbkvu-M.jpg

humboldt'sroads 03-13-11 05:09 PM

Say hello to your newest cult inductee:
http://velospace.org/node/35622http://velospace.org/files/phpFM5nNMPM.jpg

CAAD9 5. Stock.

Next paycheck: DA or Koolstop brake pads; Rubino Pro or Michelin Pro Race 3 tires
Following paycheck: Easton EA70 bars and tape that's not white (super hot till dirty)
Somewhat near future: American Classic Victory Wheelset; new seatpost & stem (undecided).

2ndGen 03-13-11 06:35 PM


Originally Posted by humboldt'sroads (Post 12355535)
Say hello to your newest cult inductee:
http://velospace.org/node/35622http://velospace.org/files/phpFM5nNMPM.jpg

CAAD9 5. Stock.

Next paycheck: DA or Koolstop brake pads; Rubino Pro or Michelin Pro Race 3 tires
Following paycheck: Easton EA70 bars and tape that's not white (super hot till dirty)
Somewhat near future: American Classic Victory Wheelset; new seatpost & stem (undecided).

I almost picked that gray 105 CAAD9-5 before my BBQ.
BB30, right? That means at some time in the future,
you "could" slap on a Hollowgram crankset on it. :D

Me jealous! :lol:

hkboy313 03-14-11 02:15 PM


Originally Posted by humboldt'sroads (Post 12355535)
Following paycheck: Easton EA70 bars

i just replaced my ea70 aero bars for the 90. any interest in buying a used one? there are signs of cracks which i need to check beforehand with mechanics. they say it may be only the clear coat which doesn't affect integrity of the structure. if i can confirm this, would you be interested still? measurement is 42cm.

humboldt'sroads 03-14-11 04:13 PM


Originally Posted by hkboy313 (Post 12359868)
i just replaced my ea70 aero bars for the 90. any interest in buying a used one? there are signs of cracks which i need to check beforehand with mechanics. they say it may be only the clear coat which doesn't affect integrity of the structure. if i can confirm this, would you be interested still? measurement is 42cm.

Appreciate the offer for sure, but with a new shiny bike, I'm gonna be a ***** for new shiny parts. How did you like your 70's by the way??

hkboy313 03-14-11 08:58 PM


Originally Posted by humboldt'sroads (Post 12360403)
Appreciate the offer for sure, but with a new shiny bike, I'm gonna be a ***** for new shiny parts. How did you like your 70's by the way??

i cant blame you, i feel the same way. everything brand new is always nice.

the 70s came with my caad9. though they were my first ever carbon fiber bars the hand placement at the drops was just not for me. i have round alum bars on old bike which i prefer more. the bottom of the drops is only 2 inches long and i usually have my hands at the bottom ends of the drops, but the 70s didnt allow that. the angle at mid-section gives you only one position. its not as stiff as my alum bars but it pays off on longer rides when it vibration free, same as the 90s i have now. the tops are flat which i LOVED when riding upright. everybodys different though...if you are a fan of anatomic bends, i say go for it :)

SushiJoe 03-15-11 10:28 AM

I've always been a fan of traditional round bends. I've got a set of Easton EC90 SLX bars with an anatomic bend if you are interested.

island rider 03-16-11 11:28 AM


Originally Posted by hkboy313 (Post 12346721)
other ideas where to just get the livestrong jersey suit :P so i can leave the bike alone. or any other kind of apparel/accessories?

Believe it or not, the more exclusive livestrong stuff isn't black and yellow. If you raise enough money for the challenges, the jerseys you get are shades of black, gray and yellow. The ride for the roses jersey is usually shades of black and gray. Hell, even the official Nike jersey this year was white.

-Big fan of black and yellow as evidenced by my yellow wrangler.

2ndGen 03-16-11 05:21 PM

"Cult of CAAD"...The Group!
All of you are expected to join!
CAAD owners only!

http://www.bikeforums.net/group.php?groupid=100

:D

Cavemann 03-16-11 06:06 PM

Just got an email from LBS with an anticipated delivery date of Aug for my Caad10 5 that was ordered last week....wtf? doesnt that seem just a WEE bit excessive?


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