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09-04-12, 08:44 PM
#3676
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09-05-12, 12:37 PM
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4 months of work went into this bike, collecting and waiting for parts. The result came out pretty good in the end, but there are just a few minor tweaks to be made.
I hate to parrot back Cannondale's marketing schtick- but the CAAD10 is really as good a bike as many high-priced carbon frames out there. I figured it was a better idea to spend the money on getting some of the best parts and an amazing wheelset. The CAAD10 so far has proved itself worthy of all these high-end parts, and I would do it again.
OK, you can't just throw up a picture like that on here without giving us some of the details. What group set, crankset, wheels are obvious, what seat, etc. what all have you done to this machine!???! It's beautiful!!!!
09-05-12, 02:00 PM
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4 months of work went into this bike, collecting and waiting for parts. The result came out pretty good in the end, but there are just a few minor tweaks to be made.
I hate to parrot back Cannondale's marketing schtick- but the CAAD10 is really as good a bike as many high-priced carbon frames out there. I figured it was a better idea to spend the money on getting some of the best parts and an amazing wheelset. The CAAD10 so far has proved itself worthy of all these high-end parts, and I would do it again.
09-06-12, 06:58 AM
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09-06-12, 07:56 PM
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To think there are still some out there who question the comfort of a caad...
I did one of my longer go-to rides today, I rode ~115 miles, from Whittier to Dana Point (CA). This is a ride I've done a bunch of times on 3 other bikes. I've done this ride on a Torelli Montefalco, BMC Road Machine, and on a Ridley Noah, all of them are fairly "high end" bikes compared to my Caad 10. Aside from the Torelli my Caad 10 rides as smooth or even more smooth then the others. I should say that I have used the GP 4000s and the same wheelset on all 4 bikes.
I seriously love my Caad <3
https://app.strava.com/rides/21100829
I did one of my longer go-to rides today, I rode ~115 miles, from Whittier to Dana Point (CA). This is a ride I've done a bunch of times on 3 other bikes. I've done this ride on a Torelli Montefalco, BMC Road Machine, and on a Ridley Noah, all of them are fairly "high end" bikes compared to my Caad 10. Aside from the Torelli my Caad 10 rides as smooth or even more smooth then the others. I should say that I have used the GP 4000s and the same wheelset on all 4 bikes.
I seriously love my Caad <3
https://app.strava.com/rides/21100829
09-06-12, 09:19 PM
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My buddies bike I bought for his Birthday last year. This is after our 30 mile ride this morning.
09-07-12, 12:00 AM
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I am really thinking about buying a CAAD10, I never owned an aluminum road bike, besides the trek 7.5 FX I had and Salsa which I had for only a few months before I sold it. But just want one for the winter months to come. Why should I choose the CAAD10 over the offerings from Trek or Specialized or the other bike companies out there. Salsa is in my radar as well. Also any difference in build quality between the CAAD10 1 to the CAAD 10 5 besides the components, because I'm just going to strip it and rebuild it with some Reds.
09-07-12, 05:55 AM
#3684
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I am really thinking about buying a CAAD10, I never owned an aluminum road bike, besides the trek 7.5 FX I had and Salsa which I had for only a few months before I sold it. But just want one for the winter months to come. Why should I choose the CAAD10 over the offerings from Trek or Specialized or the other bike companies out there. Salsa is in my radar as well. Also any difference in build quality between the CAAD10 1 to the CAAD 10 5 besides the components, because I'm just going to strip it and rebuild it with some Reds.
No difference in build quality between the 1 and the 5, as far as I know. Even the base model's fork is full carbon according to their specs page.
09-07-12, 06:07 AM
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IMO, Cannondale is the only mainstream manufacturer that's doing interesting things with aluminum. Nobody else has the tubing shapes that they do. The 10 (and the Synapse, while we're at it) are likely the most comfortable aluminum road frames you can buy.
No difference in build quality between the 1 and the 5, as far as I know. Even the base model's fork is full carbon according to their specs page.
No difference in build quality between the 1 and the 5, as far as I know. Even the base model's fork is full carbon according to their specs page.
I don't know about this. The Allez from Spesh and Robaix from Fuji are both more comfortable than the CAD 10 i tried. And yes it was the right size. I thought the Allez felt just about as stiff too.
09-07-12, 06:14 AM
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That's what I was told, too. I have a 2011 CAAD 10-4 Rival, and the LBS said the frame was identical apart from colors and components.
09-07-12, 07:11 AM
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Yeah specialized put more design into the Allez, after seeing how popular the CAAD10 was. I've never rode one, but the 2013's seem like they are pretty competitive with cannondale. The Robaix i'm not as impressed with.
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09-07-12, 07:41 AM
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The Specialized Allez E5 frameset is awesome. More options than just the CAAD10. Pick which geometry fits your style better and pick the one you like. Both are race bikes.
09-07-12, 10:53 AM
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I am not trying to take anything away from the new Caad's. They are awesome, but There are certainly more comfortable frames. Being comfortable and compliant however, it's pretty much down to the 10 and the Allez. Though the Defy is quite nice too.
09-07-12, 01:12 PM
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I am really thinking about buying a CAAD10, I never owned an aluminum road bike, besides the trek 7.5 FX I had and Salsa which I had for only a few months before I sold it. But just want one for the winter months to come. Why should I choose the CAAD10 over the offerings from Trek or Specialized or the other bike companies out there. Salsa is in my radar as well. Also any difference in build quality between the CAAD10 1 to the CAAD 10 5 besides the components, because I'm just going to strip it and rebuild it with some Reds.
09-07-12, 01:20 PM
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The CAAD10 isn't built to be a comfort bike. It has an aggressive geometry.
09-07-12, 03:29 PM
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Bike ≠ Car ≠ Ped.
I used "comfort" regarding the compliance of the frame. Stiff and rigid has become easy to do with aluminum, but not many are doing flexible or compliant. The 10 took the chainstays from the Synapse to add some compliance to the rear.
09-08-12, 06:56 AM
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09-08-12, 07:03 AM
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They were top of the line in their time. My '03 anodized frame was used for the R5000, which retailed for > $4000.
09-08-12, 08:03 AM
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I didn't weight the fork, i think the advertised weight was 298gms. I had it cut also, so maybe shave a few more grams afterwards.
09-08-12, 09:22 AM
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09-09-12, 01:13 PM
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The bike was built from a naked frame. Some of the handpicked parts:
Zipp 303 Firecrest tubulars (Falcon Grey), Tune DC14 skewers
Dura Ace 7900 shifters, FD, RD
THM Clavicula cranks, Stronglight CT2 chainrings
KCNC CB1 brakeset (have KCNC C7s on the way)
3T Ergonova LTD handlebars/ARX Pro stem (LTD stem is coming to replace it)
Tune Komm-Vor+ saddle
Schmolke SL seatpost
Speedplay Ti pedals
All together I put $5,200 in the project (not bad considering that's including the wheelset and all accessories.) As it stands, it weighs 6.2kg and will be even lighter after a few more changes.
09-09-12, 05:25 PM
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It is a very confusing bike......most people build the CAAD10 to be crit bikes, but you tried making it a WW bike.....odd.
09-10-12, 05:15 AM
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The wife procured a 2013 EVO with RED as a wedding gift. Can I still be in the Cult of CAAD if my CAAD9 is playing second fiddle to this lovely machine? I hope so.
And no, there will be no flipping and/or slamming of any sort unless it results in more power and/or comfort.