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06-10-16, 04:45 PM
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The BB30A "standard" currently only compatible with cannondale's very own hollowgram crankset out of the box. You need special aftermarket BBs for sram / rotor / fsa / shimano cranks. I'm sure that hollowgram is awesome, but I think it's quite expensive. On the other hand I'm a blind shimano fan, so don't listen to me.
06-10-16, 09:54 PM
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. As I said, that's one of the wild CAADs, the famous CAADX - the thing is so fast and sleek that some nutjobs even ride it in CX races! 
But not me, I'm a more 90% pavement / 10% smooth dirt roads kind of guy.As for the pic, I made that shot about a month ago, descending a coastal mountain called "Serra da Graciosa" some 100 km from here. The nice (bad?) part of the road is that you go over about 12 km of cobbles (it was made in the 1870's), usually under heavy fog. So the thing is slippery as hell, and disk breaks are a BIG plus.
The hairy parts look like this:
And it's almost always wet:
But at the end things get a lot easier and more relaxed:
Pretty cool ride, but the cobbles + extended breaking are really demanding. Well, the CAADX was very smooth over the cobbles, but I arrived at the bottom with my hands really tired from the constant effort on the break levers. However, some guys much braver then me go down with pure race bikes, on cantis
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06-11-16, 03:57 AM
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Btw consider mounting your mini pump on the seat tube non drive side, looks more Gordo
06-11-16, 05:52 AM
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Thanx MadDog . As I said, that's one of the wild CAADs, the famous CAADX - the thing is so fast and sleek that some nutjobs even ride it in CX races! But not me, I'm a more 90% pavement / 10% smooth dirt roads kind of guy.
As for the pic, I made that shot about a month ago, descending a coastal mountain called "Serra da Graciosa" some 100 km from here. The nice (bad?) part of the road is that you go over about 12 km of cobbles (it was made in the 1870's), usually under heavy fog. So the thing is slippery as hell, and disk breaks are a BIG plus.
The hairy parts look like this:
And it's almost always wet:
But at the end things get a lot easier and more relaxed:
I had to remove this photo because reached max amount of photos!
Pretty cool ride, but the cobbles + extended breaking are really demanding. Well, the CAADX was very smooth over the cobbles, but I arrived at the bottom with my hands really tired from the constant effort on the break levers. However, some guys much braver then me go down with pure race bikes, on cantis.
. As I said, that's one of the wild CAADs, the famous CAADX - the thing is so fast and sleek that some nutjobs even ride it in CX races! But not me, I'm a more 90% pavement / 10% smooth dirt roads kind of guy.As for the pic, I made that shot about a month ago, descending a coastal mountain called "Serra da Graciosa" some 100 km from here. The nice (bad?) part of the road is that you go over about 12 km of cobbles (it was made in the 1870's), usually under heavy fog. So the thing is slippery as hell, and disk breaks are a BIG plus.
The hairy parts look like this:
And it's almost always wet:
But at the end things get a lot easier and more relaxed:
I had to remove this photo because reached max amount of photos!
Pretty cool ride, but the cobbles + extended breaking are really demanding. Well, the CAADX was very smooth over the cobbles, but I arrived at the bottom with my hands really tired from the constant effort on the break levers. However, some guys much braver then me go down with pure race bikes, on cantis
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That is a nice bike ARPRINCE! Congrats in the buy. I can't wait for my first Caad12 but I am trying to get the green and black colour scheme but that colour scheme is still nice! I will be keeping it the way it is when I buy it first (the one I am looking at is a 105 disc model) but when I get more experienced I will be fiddling around with new parts to make it more for me!
06-11-16, 07:00 AM
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Christ! Fair play touch for being brave enough going down that road. I would be crawling along that road! It looks so bumpy. I'd imagine going down at fast speeds would be nearly too dangerous and also it would be bone shattering! Going down on race bikes? Jeez how could they have the nerves. You chose the right bike for that ride anyway
). And on that ride it was proved to me once in for all that if I ever want a new Al bike, it will be a Cannondale. I know that the 35C tires played a very important part in delivering comfort, but the frame is awesome. The first time I went down that mountain was on a Al 26er and I was lighter and younger, but with the CAADX the ride was MUCH smoother.
06-12-16, 10:12 AM
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Do any of you know if they sell caad 12 frame sets
06-12-16, 12:27 PM
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Originally bought the frameset to get back in to cycling and wanted to build it up with decent specs but at a relatively low cost. Most parts, if not all, came as take offs from eBay, and I ended up spending about $700 (until recent upgrades). Dude I bought the frameset from used it mostly for crits and had the steerer cut all the way down, hence the need for the new Nashbar fork. Still getting the fit dialed in, as evident by the crazy stack.
Upgraded from Shimano RS30's to Revolution Wheelworks REV30's. Stock fork to Nashbar full carbon.
Upgraded from Shimano RS30's to Revolution Wheelworks REV30's. Stock fork to Nashbar full carbon.
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06-12-16, 07:12 PM
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I've got a 91.5 cycling inseam and the 56 is about right.
I'd suspect a 54 might allow for more flexibility for someone with 2" less leg than me.
06-13-16, 08:48 PM
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06-14-16, 07:18 PM
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Awesome bike man love the color scheme! Looking into getting some pacentis w/T11s handbuilts for my Supersix myself, how do you find the Hed Belgiums? I'm considering both but the Heds are a bit more $.
Btw consider mounting your mini pump on the seat tube non drive side, looks more Gordo
Btw consider mounting your mini pump on the seat tube non drive side, looks more Gordo
HED C2 rims are great. Mine uses White Industries T11 hubs. Awesome combination if I may add. The HED JET 4 FR (which uses a C2 rim) on my Synapse made me appreciate the brand. Love the way it rolls and found the brake more responsive because of the width of the rims. I won't buy a rim with a smaller diameter.
Hmmmm...never really considered a different place to mount the pump but I'll think about it.
06-14-16, 07:30 PM
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That is a nice bike ARPRINCE! Congrats in the buy. I can't wait for my first Caad12 but I am trying to get the green and black colour scheme but that colour scheme is still nice! I will be keeping it the way it is when I buy it first (the one I am looking at is a 105 disc model) but when I get more experienced I will be fiddling around with new parts to make it more for me!
06-15-16, 02:39 AM
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I did some unplanned maintenance yesterday due to the bad weather all week here in the Netherlands. Now I got the opportunity to install my recently acquired Praxisworks chain rings, a new chain and I cleaned our/greased my BB. I am so happy with this bike. It serves me really well in fast group rides, on steep climbs and in the weekly crits on Wednesday night.
06-15-16, 04:28 AM
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I did some unplanned maintenance yesterday due to the bad weather all week here in the Netherlands. Now I got the opportunity to install my recently acquired Praxisworks chain rings, a new chain and I cleaned our/greased my BB. I am so happy with this bike. It serves me really well in fast group rides, on steep climbs and in the weekly crits on Wednesday night.
06-15-16, 04:52 AM
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They bike looks class. What speed is it? I love the colour scheme! Grey with a bit of red in it. It suits the CAAD9. Basically what you described of the bike is everything I want in a bike, able for steep climbs, fast group rides and more races for me rather than cries but still! How much upgrades did you add on to it over it's life?
It came with a Shimano 105 groupset en Tektro brakes. Shimano entry level wheels. I purposely bought this frame to be able to upgrade later on. Best decision ever!
Current specs:
Groupset: Sram Red 2010 10 speed
Headset: Cane Creek 40 series
Saddle: Fizik Arione R5
Stem: 3T Arx II Team 17 deg
Seat post: 3T Ionic Team 25mm setback
Bottle cages: Tacx Tao
Wheels: Fulcrum Racing 3
I'm on the search for some new wheels, but it's not entirely clear to me what I want/need at this point. Ideally I need 2 sets...one for racing, one for climbing and group rides.
06-15-16, 04:59 AM
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The bike definitely looks much better now since you upgraded it. I don't like the old drops, I don't know, the white just doesn't look nice in my eyes. Anyway, well done on the upgrade! It must be worth a good bit of money now! I would sure like to ride that bike! The upgraded version looks perfect. What are the total miles you have done on it now, do you know?
06-15-16, 05:41 AM
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The bike definitely looks much better now since you upgraded it. I don't like the old drops, I don't know, the white just doesn't look nice in my eyes. Anyway, well done on the upgrade! It must be worth a good bit of money now! I would sure like to ride that bike! The upgraded version looks perfect. What are the total miles you have done on it now, do you know?
What a difference a bit of bar tape makes... I think I have done approx. 20.000 mi total, with only the past 3 years with cycling being my main focus. I used to be a marathon runner. I started racing crits last year.
06-15-16, 02:04 PM
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Just came back from a 40 mile ride. Absolutely beautiful weather, couldn't be more perfect. One of the sections from my usual route was closed for a long time which apparently was under construction for a walk path/fishing area. Had a nice chat with people and took a quick picture of my CAAD
06-15-16, 06:11 PM
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This is my CAAD10.
It is a 2013 Black Inc. model.
It has been upgraded to Dura-Ace Di2 9070.
Shimano C35 Wheels
Seatpost, Saddle, Stem, and Handlebars are Fizik
Hollowgram/SpideRing Crankset.
15.6 lbs weight as shown (including pedals, bottle cages, garmin mount). 15.2 lbs when I put Shimano C24 wheels.
Trying a color handlebar tape for the first time since 2013. I figured I would try the Fizik Pink Fluo (at the time the Giro d'Italia was about to start). Had been using Fizik Black tape before.
It is a 2013 Black Inc. model.
It has been upgraded to Dura-Ace Di2 9070.
Shimano C35 Wheels
Seatpost, Saddle, Stem, and Handlebars are Fizik
Hollowgram/SpideRing Crankset.
15.6 lbs weight as shown (including pedals, bottle cages, garmin mount). 15.2 lbs when I put Shimano C24 wheels.
Trying a color handlebar tape for the first time since 2013. I figured I would try the Fizik Pink Fluo (at the time the Giro d'Italia was about to start). Had been using Fizik Black tape before.
06-15-16, 06:23 PM
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The BB30A "standard" currently only compatible with cannondale's very own hollowgram crankset out of the box. You need special aftermarket BBs for sram / rotor / fsa / shimano cranks. I'm sure that hollowgram is awesome, but I think it's quite expensive. On the other hand I'm a blind shimano fan, so don't listen to me.
Difference right away. Very slightly stiffer and I mean slightly couldn't even tell almost but what you Do notice and the most important and signifigent benefit for me and why I upgraded is the shifting from small to large chainring. So buttery smooth with the one piece "Spidering" it's amazing I never felt a front derailiuer shift so effortlessly. Well worth the upgrade IMO. I would recommend this as an upgrade after a nice wheel upgrade if you don't have a nice pair already.
Owner of a highly reputable local bike shop that stocks the highest of the highest end gear claims "Best thing Cannondale ever made".
06-15-16, 06:25 PM
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Thanks!
HED C2 rims are great. Mine uses White Industries T11 hubs. Awesome combination if I may add. The HED JET 4 FR (which uses a C2 rim) on my Synapse made me appreciate the brand. Love the way it rolls and found the brake more responsive because of the width of the rims. I won't buy a rim with a smaller diameter.
Hmmmm...never really considered a different place to mount the pump but I'll think about it.
HED C2 rims are great. Mine uses White Industries T11 hubs. Awesome combination if I may add. The HED JET 4 FR (which uses a C2 rim) on my Synapse made me appreciate the brand. Love the way it rolls and found the brake more responsive because of the width of the rims. I won't buy a rim with a smaller diameter.
Hmmmm...never really considered a different place to mount the pump but I'll think about it.
Sound wise, How do the t11s compare to say other hubs or a lower end Mavic free hub like say a aksium or ksyrium, Considering you've rode those before.
06-15-16, 07:02 PM
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Lol let me guess, you're down with the "Cult of King"?
Besides not having to scream "On Your Left!!" as you're passing unsuspected cyclists and peds, I really don't see the point? What faster engagement? Idk
I found an awesome deal on a pair of 9000 Hubs $150 less than a pair of T11s. That with a pair of DT R460 rims, I could have my LBS build me a light 1400-1500g beater wheelset for around $550
Besides not having to scream "On Your Left!!" as you're passing unsuspected cyclists and peds, I really don't see the point? What faster engagement? Idk
I found an awesome deal on a pair of 9000 Hubs $150 less than a pair of T11s. That with a pair of DT R460 rims, I could have my LBS build me a light 1400-1500g beater wheelset for around $550
06-15-16, 07:23 PM
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Lol let me guess, you're down with the "Cult of King"?
Besides not having to scream "On Your Left!!" as you're passing unsuspected cyclists and peds, I really don't see the point? What faster engagement? Idk
I found an awesome deal on a pair of 9000 Hubs $150 less than a pair of T11s. That with a pair of DT R460 rims, I could have my LBS build me a light 1400-1500g beater wheelset for around $550
Besides not having to scream "On Your Left!!" as you're passing unsuspected cyclists and peds, I really don't see the point? What faster engagement? Idk
I found an awesome deal on a pair of 9000 Hubs $150 less than a pair of T11s. That with a pair of DT R460 rims, I could have my LBS build me a light 1400-1500g beater wheelset for around $550
But yeah, I like the loud hubs...for no real reason, just cause.