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Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-13, 05:40 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By bradtx

I bought a CAAD3 for parts to use on an '86 SR...

I bought a CAAD3 for parts to use on an '86 SR build. The OP attempted to rebuild it as a hybrid. :(

Overall it was nicer than the price suggested so the SR build was put on hold and I built a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-10, 05:43 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By bradtx

For those interested... Cannondale is selling...

For those interested... Cannondale is selling (auctioning) off all of there domestic manufacturing equipment.

Brad
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-10, 11:28 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By bradtx

Falcon757, What it costs to build a bike just as...

Falcon757, What it costs to build a bike just as you want it depends a little on timing. I couldn't order the frameset color I wanted on a 2.8, but was able to score an end of the year type of deal...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-10, 07:26 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By bradtx

The carrier/thinning agents in chain lube is what...

The carrier/thinning agents in chain lube is what I've read will cause the chainstay protector to dull, most notable on the clear ones. If it's really an issue buy a Lizard Skins protector.

Brad
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-10, 08:17 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By bradtx

hkboy313, If all it does is sit in a corner...

hkboy313, If all it does is sit in a corner nothing will happen to it. I think all of my bikes picked up most of their 'blemishes' in the first few weeks of riding.

Brad
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-10, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By bradtx

Because everybody is moving their manufacturing...

Because everybody is moving their manufacturing to Asia, Cannondale had to. No, I'm not one bit happy about it... I liked the idea that US bicycle designers, engineers and manufacturers were going...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-10, 01:54 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By bradtx

dykim90, If the rear is shifting okay, then then...

dykim90, If the rear is shifting okay, then then the RD cable is fine. While cutting the steerer tube to dump the spacers will improve aesthetics, spend some time in the saddle before you do.
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Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-10, 11:00 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By bradtx

TriEngineer, What kind of equipment swap? ...

TriEngineer, What kind of equipment swap?

chanmbers078, Good for you. The CAAD2 had a different tubeset than the CAAD 3 and 4 of the same time, primarily the downtube, IIRC.

Brad
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-10, 06:36 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By bradtx

One of these days I'll get mine more balanced. I...

One of these days I'll get mine more balanced. I forgot the RD trimmer barrel's lever was a bit longer than the FD trimmer barrel without the lever. I promise myself to fix it every time before I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-10, 06:19 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By bradtx

rangerdavid, It's a silver frame, anything...

rangerdavid, It's a silver frame, anything matches with it so have fun. I do suggest a little cable triming from the integrated shifters. Here's a pic of the front of my CAAD3... the devil is...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-10, 10:16 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,339,578
Posted By bradtx

2ndGen, Well, you had to know the C'Dale haters...

2ndGen, Well, you had to know the C'Dale haters weren't going to let this thread go unmolested!

To tone down any stiff frame you have to look at the tires and tire pressure. A large for it's...
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