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Some guy is selling this Caad 4 Saeco for only $400, what do you guys think ?
https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/56106960
any info ? good deal ?
https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/56106960
any info ? good deal ?
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07-29-19, 11:28 AM
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Some guy is selling this Caad 4 Saeco for only $400, what do you guys think ?
https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/56106960
any info ? good deal ?
https://classifieds.ksl.com/listing/56106960
any info ? good deal ?
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08-15-19, 12:16 PM
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Caad 8
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08-30-19, 07:30 AM
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I had a vintage steel frame built up with modern components that I had been training for a Century on this year, but I cracked the frame through the bottom bracket casting with only a few weeks until the ride. I was devastated, and didn't have much budget for a replacement frame, having just spent a large sum on a vacation and an saving for an upcoming carbon endurance bike purchase. So I went on eBay and found a slightly scratched up used CAAD9 frameset from 2008 (American-made, wishbone rear stays, threaded bottom bracket) for a couple hundred bucks, and built it up with the components from the broken bike.
I have to say, I was less than enthusiastic about this project. The frame was a cheap stop-gap measure to just keep me riding. But holy crap, this bike rides nicely! I dare say it is one of the best rides I've experienced, and I've been riding a lot of multi-thousand dollar carbon bikes lately. A decade-plus-old aluminum racing bike isn't necessarily the first choice that many would think of for a Century ride, but I was able to relax my rider position quite a bit using spacers and an appropriate stem. The bike has 700x25's on it at 95 psi and a carbon fork, and I am finding it quite comfortable over bumpy pavement. And it just accelerates and handles curves so beautifully... It's enough to make me look past the ugly early 2000's decal job and frame scrapes. Truly a joy to ride!
I have to say, I was less than enthusiastic about this project. The frame was a cheap stop-gap measure to just keep me riding. But holy crap, this bike rides nicely! I dare say it is one of the best rides I've experienced, and I've been riding a lot of multi-thousand dollar carbon bikes lately. A decade-plus-old aluminum racing bike isn't necessarily the first choice that many would think of for a Century ride, but I was able to relax my rider position quite a bit using spacers and an appropriate stem. The bike has 700x25's on it at 95 psi and a carbon fork, and I am finding it quite comfortable over bumpy pavement. And it just accelerates and handles curves so beautifully... It's enough to make me look past the ugly early 2000's decal job and frame scrapes. Truly a joy to ride!
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08-30-19, 07:37 AM
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08-30-19, 07:39 AM
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My CAAD9 has been treating me right for 9-10 years now.
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09-09-19, 07:40 AM
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09-09-19, 07:51 AM
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09-09-19, 02:35 PM
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09-09-19, 06:42 PM
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So here's my bike - a 2019 CAAD12/Ultegra, and I have a question about wheel aesthetics. I'm planning to have alloy wheels built for me. What I want to know is, do I get rims with traditional brake tracks (HED Belgium Plus, or Easton R90) or blacked out tracks (Boyd Altamont Ceramic). Which, in your subjective opinion, do you think looks better on this bike?
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09-09-19, 09:18 PM
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So here's my bike - a 2019 CAAD12/Ultegra, and I have a question about wheel aesthetics. I'm planning to have alloy wheels built for me. What I want to know is, do I get rims with traditional brake tracks (HED Belgium Plus, or Easton R90) or blacked out tracks (Boyd Altamont Ceramic). Which, in your subjective opinion, do you think looks better on this bike?
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09-10-19, 06:29 AM
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blacked out!!
09-10-19, 08:46 PM
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09-14-19, 02:04 PM
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Fresh off a 30 mile ride, fast group, but they slowed as needed for my fat butt... I couldn't have hung with this group on my other old steel bike... Fun bike...
01-11-20, 06:16 AM
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I'm not liking the colours and graphics on the 2020 range and much prefer the large and iconic 'cannondale' on the downtube. So on 'Black Friday' I picked up a 2019 CAAD Optimo Tiagra in acid green and yesterday I bought a 2019 CAAD12 105 in black. Say a little prayer for me boys because I haven't told Mrs.Welshboy about the latter yet.
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01-12-20, 06:51 PM
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I totally agree on the downtube. Especially with the new font. That Rapha Team version is super hot.
I'm not liking the colours and graphics on the 2020 range and much prefer the large and iconic 'cannondale' on the downtube. So on 'Black Friday' I picked up a 2019 CAAD Optimo Tiagra in acid green and yesterday I bought a 2019 CAAD12 105 in black. Say a little prayer for me boys because I haven't told Mrs.Welshboy about the latter yet.
01-16-20, 07:18 PM
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My first real road bike. Want to change the stem but other than that she works well. When I replace her I’ll prolly keep her and turn her into a project bike.
03-26-20, 07:13 PM
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First time out in 4 years.
I built this CAAD10 after my original Liquigas Team colours version was wiped out in a crash that left me with a broken shoulder. I’ve always loved Campag so built this with Record / Super Record groupset. Weighs in at 16lbs 12oz.
03-30-20, 07:22 AM
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I got my 2013 CAAD10 4 (105) a couple years ago (used).
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04-01-20, 07:39 PM
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04-02-20, 03:14 AM
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That's a beauty. The Campag bits look great on that frame.
