i'm just going to assume you're trolling now because you don't seem to know the difference between aluminum and carbon and how they can't be identically manipulated

Well, the EVO was manipulated enough to have rounder tubing (more like classic styled metal bikes), right? As for your assuming that I'm just trolling "just because" I won't agree with you or others, don't. People disagree for perfectly legitimate reasons.

Talk to me:
Do you think that the EVO is closer to the CAAD10 or the CAAD9 at the head tube?
(BTW...there is no "wrong" answer to this question)

I hear ya. I am about to leave for a year in Afghanistan. Upon return, I'm thinking I will have a pretty healthy 'dream bike' budget [god willing I'm still able to ride such a bike]. So, on the one hand, I want to build the sweetest bike possible, but on the other hand, I will be a n00b cat5 and more than likely to get caught up in some spills. The EVO is supposedly tougher than the CAAD9, so that puts my worries at bay somewhat. Heck, I may even go the EVO route but also buy a CAAD10 frame, and swap my current bike's dura-ace 7700 stuff onto that for sketchier rides/races. My pre-occupation with researching all these possibilities needs to tide me over for a year of bikeless ponderings in the hindu kush. Maybe I'll score a bike off a villager...

http://www.cool-smileys.com/images/army10.gif Hooah! Godspeed brother.


That's one of the points that makes me trust an EVO more than any other carbon bike
right now. If you're going to race, get both. EVO for the road, CAAD10 for the races.

Cat 5 is going to be a crap shoot every time you roll out to a race. I do realize that Cannondale says the carbon is stronger...but in what way and in what type of impact? If your in a crash that involves the bike sliding across the asphault...nothing is really going to fare well against that. I've seen chainstays and seatstays grinded almost all the way through. I trip out when I see crashed bikes and on the amount of damage done. Would you honestly want to get back on a carbon bike after a bad crash?

A villagers bike? That would be one heck of a souvenir!

I was on a 2 1/2 hour leisurely ride on my CAAD 10 and the 1 in a thousand chances happens.....I get my first flat on the road. It was my rear tube, so I immediately pulled over to the side, far enough so that I wouldn't get hit by moving vehicles. Good thing I always carry the needed tire levers, mini-pump, and extra tubes (2). I searched for the culprit that caused the flat from the outside, but couldn't see any sharp objects. I'll have to look inside. It wasn't difficult to get the Schwalbe Lugano tire off the rim. I then used my hand to feel for anything sharp because I couldn't see it with my eyes. Sure enough, there was a 1/2 inch long, very thin wire that more than likely came from the steel belt on a radial tire. It was standing perpendicular to the inside of the Lugano. I doubt other brand tires with puncture protection features would have prevented the penetration of the sharp, hard metal wire. I install an XLC brand spare tube and re-mount the Lugano. I use my Crank Brothers pump that puts air in, either with high volume, or high pressure. I first use high volume to get as much air in with less strokes. As it got tougher to push, I switched to high pressure with a twist of a knob. I inflated the tube with enough to get me home, where I can use my Joe Blow Pro to further inflate to the higher pressure of 100 PSI for my next ride. At the house, I tried patching the holes on the Kenda tube but the patch wouldn't stick. I will just purchase extra tubes for peace of mind, instead of using a patched tube that could fail.

I have this 2004 Warrior 1000 Headshock coming. I'm trying to get my parts list in order but I can't find what front derailleur clamp size it's going to be. Is it a 31.8?

You're right. I got two flats within about a mile of each other (front and back) using Conti Gatorskins due to tire wire. I'm guessing it took about 50 miles for those buggers to work themselves through the protective belt, but they did.

About the patches...if they're the self-adhesive ones, they work poorly when they work at all. Traditional patches, where you have to put glue on and all, work quite well. I've got one rear wheel with a tube with five patches on it in the tire. Holds air fine.

While I was looking at the Schwalbe Lugano tire, I saw that they are made in Indonesia, which is printed near the bead (folding). You can't see that when the tire is mounted on the rim. Not that it matters to me where the tires are made. I've got a set of GatorSkins coming.....

I use "BF Approved" Continental Grand Prix 4000s tires.
They are reasonably light at 205g and hold up well.
I've had zero flats in a couple thousand miles, handle great & ride smooth.

Here's my steed!

http://www.foodiestateofmind.com/wp-...1/D7K_6729.jpg

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that is one of the most well thought out color schemes ive seen. the bottle cages, saddle, and pedals are perfect.

You wrapped your bars backwards.

3rd, that was EXACTLY my first impression!
Caad, very well executed indeed.
And a great first post!
:thumb:

Wow... thats what happens when you pay your LBS to put the bar tape on for you! Thanks for the heads up.

Thanks to the both of you for your positive comments! Excited to ride it again.

It's ok. The adhesive on the back of the Fizik tape should prevent slipping issues that might otherwise happen on the tops. The bike looks pretty sweet.

anybody interest in a CAAD10 frame and fork?

Sick ride man...nice color/paint scheme, like others have said. Just saw a bad a$$ blue CAAD 10 earlier today in Pasadena, it was like a royal blue, w/white bar tape. Got to chat with the guy for a second while I was walking down the street(he stopped @ the light). I said "nice bike man", he looked @ me and rolled his eyes, I said "no seriously man, nice Caad bro, and in my favorite color too". He smiled and said "thanks man", and gave me the thumbs up. I think he thought I was messin with him, but i wasn't. I was genuinely impressed with his ride.

Tell me more?

Well it came today. And some of the parts also. Was looking for more but should they be here in the morning.
I got the FSA crank on and just test fiting the Shimmano wheels.
http://spookeaymarine.info/photos/1000.jpg
Next post when finished.

me likey!!

That's not what we mean by "flip it"... ;)

I believe Steinway & Sons adopted that color scheme over 150 years ago.

maybe i should have said color scheme implementations :)

thanks for the good laugh.

I should take a picture of both my steinway grand and my caad10. that'll be a stylish shot ;)