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Hey all,
I've got a Team blue '99 CAAD3 frame that i'm going to be buying parts for. I've looked through the catalog for '99, but can't find a model that matches the frame I have. The model stickers have been removed, but i'd like to find out what it is. I looked at the serial number on the bottom to find the year (1999), but I've hear that you can't determine much else with cannondale serial numbers. Can anyone help me out.
Also I plan to buy a head set and forks soon so I was wondering if anyone has recommendations?
I've got a Team blue '99 CAAD3 frame that i'm going to be buying parts for. I've looked through the catalog for '99, but can't find a model that matches the frame I have. The model stickers have been removed, but i'd like to find out what it is. I looked at the serial number on the bottom to find the year (1999), but I've hear that you can't determine much else with cannondale serial numbers. Can anyone help me out.
Also I plan to buy a head set and forks soon so I was wondering if anyone has recommendations?
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got my new frameset and went in to work on my off day to build it up. still have to get fitted by my friend before i cut the steer tube down. only things to change now are the skewers and seatpost clamp, possibly swap the seatpost for a fizik too, weighed in a bit under 17lb
here are some pictures, ill try to get some better ones up later
(those are also my new wheels i built up too)
here are some pictures, ill try to get some better ones up later
(those are also my new wheels i built up too)
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#1904
grilled cheesus
i love me that caad in the white black scheme. nice. later.
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got some better pictures now, plus some from my first ride today on the frame and wheels
#1907
grilled cheesus
@zitter, well done! question for you on the seat clamp. i have seen the bolt forward before, but is the clamp designed that way OR can the claim just be utlized with it forward or facing backwards? i assume with its current install everyone can better see the logo on it. later.
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#1908
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Bolt forward is supposed to place less stress on the post since it's not pinching in the same place as the slot in the seat tube.
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^^^ agreed. I turned mine around initially when I bought my CAAD9 because I thought it was backwards, but when I took it back to the LBS for a tune up later in the year, they turned it around again. Little did I know.
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Hey all,
I've got a Team blue '99 CAAD3 frame that i'm going to be buying parts for. I've looked through the catalog for '99, but can't find a model that matches the frame I have. The model stickers have been removed, but i'd like to find out what it is. I looked at the serial number on the bottom to find the year (1999), but I've hear that you can't determine much else with cannondale serial numbers. Can anyone help me out.
Also I plan to buy a head set and forks soon so I was wondering if anyone has recommendations?
I've got a Team blue '99 CAAD3 frame that i'm going to be buying parts for. I've looked through the catalog for '99, but can't find a model that matches the frame I have. The model stickers have been removed, but i'd like to find out what it is. I looked at the serial number on the bottom to find the year (1999), but I've hear that you can't determine much else with cannondale serial numbers. Can anyone help me out.
Also I plan to buy a head set and forks soon so I was wondering if anyone has recommendations?
Also I'm thinking the frame might be too large for me. I was told it was 56cm, but I measured and it may be more like a 58cm+ So this may get sold.
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Yeaaaah! Picking up my new Caad 10-5 at my lbs tomorrow Can´t wait to ride it! Had some trouble deciding whether to go for the black or the red, but ended up with the red one. Red -always- goes faster
It´s going to be quite a different experience from my old Kona Zing with Sora and iron wheels
So happy right now!
Greetings from Norway
It´s going to be quite a different experience from my old Kona Zing with Sora and iron wheels
So happy right now!
Greetings from Norway
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Joining the Cult now.
I tested a CAAD9-6 and a Felt Z85 at LBS and I loved the CAAD9 back in March.
Bought the 2010 52 CAAD9 w/ Tiagra/Sora parts for $1150. Price was a little high, but it was the last CAAD9 in inventory of the LBS.
Since then, upgraded crank, FD, RD, shifters, BB, chain, cassette, and calipers to Ultegra SL (6600s) for ~$600.
I rode about ~500 miles on it, very nice ride, even better with the Ultegra parts.
My next upgrade will probably be a new wheelset, tires, clipless pedals, and maybe a new saddle.
UPDATE:/ Just got Ultegra (pd-r670) clipless pedals.
I tested a CAAD9-6 and a Felt Z85 at LBS and I loved the CAAD9 back in March.
Bought the 2010 52 CAAD9 w/ Tiagra/Sora parts for $1150. Price was a little high, but it was the last CAAD9 in inventory of the LBS.
Since then, upgraded crank, FD, RD, shifters, BB, chain, cassette, and calipers to Ultegra SL (6600s) for ~$600.
I rode about ~500 miles on it, very nice ride, even better with the Ultegra parts.
My next upgrade will probably be a new wheelset, tires, clipless pedals, and maybe a new saddle.
UPDATE:/ Just got Ultegra (pd-r670) clipless pedals.
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waiting on Boyd wheels. More pics to come when they arrive.
Here is the Old Steel Cannondale, for your viewing pleasure.
Same Beautiful day in Sunny Miami, FL.
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Joined the cult! Posted somewhere but more appropriate here. Stock 2012 caad 8 10 speed tiagra. Look keo max pedals only upgrade for now. Future plans include black bar tape, saddle and racier wheels until then will ride this baby hard. Sorry for the periscope not inclined to cut until fit is well dialed-in.
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white industries H2 front and H3 rear
and thank you =)
and thank you =)
#1919
Hills hurt.. Couches kill
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I just lucked into the cult of CAAD.. won a $10 raffle for a CAAD10 frameset at a local crit. Zitter, just out of curiousity, what did you pay for the frameset? I'm really liking your build.
Also, I'm currently riding a 2010 Madone 6.5 'performance' or H2 frame size 58. While it's great for longer events I'd like something a little more aggressive in build. I intend for the CAAD to become my crit bike, specifically, I'd like to get lower in the drops.
Here's me on the Madone when I'm thinking about being aero:
And when I'm not:
Does anybody have any experience with both bikes, could I go as small as a 54? Should I?
Also, I'm currently riding a 2010 Madone 6.5 'performance' or H2 frame size 58. While it's great for longer events I'd like something a little more aggressive in build. I intend for the CAAD to become my crit bike, specifically, I'd like to get lower in the drops.
Here's me on the Madone when I'm thinking about being aero:
And when I'm not:
Does anybody have any experience with both bikes, could I go as small as a 54? Should I?
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I work in a bike shop and bought it from my manager who bought a Caad10 3 new and stripped it for parts. It was just laying around so he sold it to me for cheap, even lower than EP pricing. I don't think it's possible to find a brand new one for any cheaper than that unless you work for Cannondale or something.
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Ok, that makes me feel better, but hey for $10, it was still a steal.
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That is indeed a steal. What colorway did you get? On Ebay Caad10 frames are still going for $800+
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I just got the certificate in the mail today.. I've gotta stop by the sponsoring shop and find out what my options are, I know I get to choose the size.. not sure about the color.