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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.

lol

jtwilson

11-19-11 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by I <3 Robots (Post 13489804)

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!

Yeah, you make a good point. I'm thinking more now about just going with the CAAD10 frame and splurging on components and wheels.
:thumb:

svtmike

11-19-11 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wkg (Post 13493670)

You wrapped your bars backwards.

They look correct to me according to current practice. Start at the ends, wrap the tops so that they go over the top toward the front... that's how I wrap my bars anyway.

Spookeay Bird

11-19-11 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BarracksSi (Post 13509244)

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

Well I thought it was...... O well....

LOL,. lots of parts came in today. Still looking for more. Had to mount the tires to decide if I like P3 white walls.
http://spookeaymarine.info/photos/war.jpg
It will get better in the days to come. It's all dressing room try on's and fitting now.

zlr101

11-19-11 09:09 PM

I just ordered an all new 10spd ultegra for my caad5 a mix of 6600/6700. New 105 pedals, michelin pro3 tires,and some rs80 c24 wheels i am excited for them all to come in. Should be a nice winter project and get it sub 17lbs.

ussprinceton

11-21-11 08:24 AM

^ that looks more like a comfort bike than a true road bike

Spookeay Bird

11-21-11 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ussprinceton (Post 13516671)

^ that looks more like a comfort bike than a true road bike

It is, It's a new one I am building up. It's CAAD based. It's a Warrior 1000.......

Put some new Bling on my 9 today also. Got a set of white wall P3-Races.....
http://spookeaymarine.info/photos/9of9.jpg

oatmealboy

11-24-11 01:59 AM

May I join the cult? I just brought this home tonight:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/6...1c0a6698_z.jpg

2ndGen

11-24-11 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by oatmealboy (Post 13528363)

May I join the cult? I just brought this home tonight:

http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/t...roupSmiley.gif

donreb

11-24-11 10:12 AM

Congrats! Your gonna love it. I have a 2011 caad 10 5. Now we can teach you the secret handshake! HaHa

2ndGen

11-24-11 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by donreb (Post 13528959)

Congrats! Your gonna love it. I have a 2011 caad 10 5. Now we an teach you the secret handshake! HaHa

;)

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ll...7im2o1_400.gif

chavez

11-24-11 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Spookeay Bird (Post 13518258)

How are those wheels? I saw them on ebay and considered picking up a set. Went with Planet X tubulars but I'd like to upgrade the wheels on my other bike as well...

Nick Bain

11-25-11 11:51 PM

Caad 8 red 06

finally got some downtime to put up my caad 8 that is pushing 10k miles
http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/.../caad8good.jpg
http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/...upload1063.jpg
http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/...upload1061.jpg

ruskko

11-25-11 11:54 PM

i think a caad is my next bike

ilovecycling

11-26-11 12:10 AM

My caad9 build will be done this weekend. Stay tuned for some pics.

musiquero

11-26-11 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick Bain (Post 13533314)

That first pic is pretty freakin awesome!!!

531Aussie

11-27-11 07:15 AM

Are these ones painted or polished?

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzY4WDEwMj...zS!~~60_12.JPG

Spookeay Bird

11-27-11 09:19 AM

Brushed then clear coated. My 8 was that when I got it.. I personally hate it, I also think it's a visibility issue against a greay road.
http://spookeaymarine.info/photos/caad2.jpg

I Painted mine I disliked it so much. I gave it a white frame and some Hot Pink accents.:love:
http://spookeaymarine.info/photos/clear3.jpg

531Aussie

11-27-11 09:26 AM

Thanks. That's a funky paint job. Did you have any trouble getting the decals?
I don't mind the brushed alu. In fact, it's one of the few silver bikes I like :D

Spookeay Bird

11-27-11 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 531Aussie (Post 13536681)

Did you have any trouble getting the decals?

Nope, I cut my own.

IndependentMind

11-28-11 11:01 AM

Speaking of which, the same frame is up for sale on ebay.

Posted as a 2006 CAAD8 with BB30 (I thought BB30 came in more recently?)

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Cannondale-Ca...item1c211b9f83

LemondFanForeve

11-28-11 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IndependentMind (Post 13540064)

Speaking of which, the same frame is up for sale on ebay.

Posted as a 2006 CAAD8 with BB30 (I thought BB30 came in more recently?)

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Cannondale-Ca...item1c211b9f83

I love this part: "It's listed as a 60cm, but it's actually a 59, or a 58.5", then WHY DONT YOU LIST IT AS SUCH? From one post, it's lost 1.5 cm's in length". I cant imagine ebay wont allow him to list it @ either 58.5 or 59cm? God, i hate stupid **** like that. Just be HONEST

Kind of Blued

11-28-11 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LemondFanForeve (Post 13541652)

Are you new to bikes? That's the manufacturer's assigned number/"size". That seller is giving more info than necessary to clear up the confusing system instituted by the manufacturer. He/she is being more honest than most.

Kind of Blued

11-28-11 06:59 PM

Does anybody know which 2012 CAAD 10 finishes are available as a frameset only? Also, frameset MSRP?

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