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Old 06-10-13, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by hmarks
I mostly ride in the mountains here and occasionally like to tackle some 30%+ grade streets. Is the creaking something that can be lived with by just ignoring the sound?
Yes, it's bearable, generally only noticeable when stressing the crank/BB. It's not that bad as it seems.
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Old 06-10-13, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by TNumber5
Well, new BB30 bearings FINALLY came today (longest weekend ever). Just finished it up tonight and was able to snap some pics before the sun went down. Stoked!
Nice bike and welcome to the cult.

Rotate your bars a little, the drops should be parallel (or near to it) to the ground. If the hoods seem too near when you move it up after rotating the bars, you need a longer stem. Check your fit.
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Old 06-10-13, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by e_guevara
Nice bike and welcome to the cult.

Rotate your bars a little, the drops should be parallel (or near to it) to the ground. If the hoods seem too near when you move it up after rotating the bars, you need a longer stem. Check your fit.
Thanks. I still need to get everything fitted correctly this week.
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Old 06-10-13, 09:55 PM
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The name's Jandro and I am THE fredliest rider in every race.
Awaiting photographic evidence. The competition is pretty fierce around here.
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Old 06-11-13, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jtwilson
Awaiting photographic evidence. The competition is pretty fierce around here.
Huge beard, totally not aero.



Hi-viz vests are for freds



non-matching kit



Only freds use aerobars on road bikes.





See. Total fred.
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Old 06-12-13, 07:36 PM
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Question for the CAADites.

I'd like to lower my handlebars a bit as I've gotten comfortable with the initial position the shop fit me at. C'Dale says no spacers on top, but how important is that? can I get away with one or two without compromising anything? I'm not sure I want to take it in and have the shop lop off another 5mm or steerer tube in case I have issues going lower.
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Old 06-12-13, 08:24 PM
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my lbs has advised me not to go lower than 2cm. my current setp up is 1cm lower (from top with 2 5mm spacers).
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Old 06-12-13, 08:56 PM
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btw, I'm currently running 28mm tires on my bike with no problem yet very comfortable.
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Old 06-12-13, 09:13 PM
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Ok, I dropped 3. So that *should* be ok yeah?
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Old 06-12-13, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Jandro
Huge beard, totally not aero.

Hi-viz vests are for freds

non-matching kit

Only freds use aerobars on road bikes.

See. Total fred.
I'll admit, you're doing pretty well for yourself. Bonus points for the loafers. But still, you're doing too much. Is that not a Rapha vest? Are those not road pedals? Are those legs not shaved?

Get back to me with an FSA triple crank, lumberjack socks w/ leg hair, and a steertube extension/riser stem to approximately triple your stack height. Plus, ditch that dorky spandex. Real Freds ride in Dad Shorts. Then we can talk.
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Old 06-13-13, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ClydesMoose
Question for the CAADites.

I'd like to lower my handlebars a bit as I've gotten comfortable with the initial position the shop fit me at. C'Dale says no spacers on top, but how important is that? can I get away with one or two without compromising anything? I'm not sure I want to take it in and have the shop lop off another 5mm or steerer tube in case I have issues going lower.
To be honest, this was debated a few pages back (and I was too lazy to read all of it). From what I gathered: not having a spacer and having one spacer both provide benefits. Riding it for a while with one or two spacers above isn't terrible.

I've been riding mine with two 5mm spacers on top (initial sizing put 1 spacer on top - I moved another on top to move to a lower position).
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Old 06-13-13, 12:20 PM
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SEATPOST CLAMP DILEMMA

So my frame came without a seatpost clamp and it turns out that finding the correct clamp is extremely difficult. Cannondale uses a clamp size of 30.9mm. I went to the LBS and the dude called Cannondale and they can get him the correct clamp in two months!

On ebay, there are options for a 30mm clamp or a 31mm clamp. The seller of the 30mm clamp claims it will work, but it will have to be bent. The 31mm clamp is only .1mm bigger than what's needed, but is this enough to cause slipping?

What is my best option?

Please advise.
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Old 06-13-13, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by hmarks
SEATPOST CLAMP DILEMMA

So my frame came without a seatpost clamp and it turns out that finding the correct clamp is extremely difficult. Cannondale uses a clamp size of 30.9mm. I went to the LBS and the dude called Cannondale and they can get him the correct clamp in two months!

On ebay, there are options for a 30mm clamp or a 31mm clamp. The seller of the 30mm clamp claims it will work, but it will have to be bent. The 31mm clamp is only .1mm bigger than what's needed, but is this enough to cause slipping?

What is my best option?

Please advise.
https://www.cannondaleexperts.com/Can...BLK_p_930.html
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Old 06-13-13, 12:47 PM
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Oops. Those are out of stock. The green one is in stock though. I'd get this for the time being, and wait for a proper restock in a color you want https://www.cannondaleexperts.com/Can...GRN_p_931.html
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Old 06-13-13, 01:09 PM
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was looking for black but looks like i'll have to get a colored one. lbs has a red one they can order.
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Old 06-13-13, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by hmarks
was looking for black but looks like i'll have to get a colored one. lbs has a red one they can order.
Not sure if they ship to US or how much, but here is a black one

https://qwertycycles.co.uk/products/c...st-clamp-kp159
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Old 06-13-13, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Jandro
Huge beard, totally not aero.





Only freds use aerobars on road bikes.





See. Total fred.
The beard may not be aero "BUT THOSE STICK LEGS MAKE UP FOR IT". And I don't see aero bars.
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Old 06-13-13, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by longbeachgary
And I don't see aero bars.
They're invisible.
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Old 06-13-13, 05:59 PM
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if any of you guys ever decide -for whatever reason- to sell your caad10 in a 54, i'll be right here waiting for ya.
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Old 06-13-13, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by THSdrummer
To be honest, this was debated a few pages back (and I was too lazy to read all of it). From what I gathered: not having a spacer and having one spacer both provide benefits. Riding it for a while with one or two spacers above isn't terrible.

I've been riding mine with two 5mm spacers on top (initial sizing put 1 spacer on top - I moved another on top to move to a lower position).
look like some $160 Rapha gloves too........



just sayin........
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Old 06-13-13, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by rangerdavid
look like some $160 Rapha gloves too........



just sayin........
I think you quoted the wrong post but yes, they are Rapha gloves. Best damn gloves I've ever purchased.

Originally Posted by ClydesMoose
They're invisible.

Bingo.

Originally Posted by longbeachgary
The beard may not be aero "BUT THOSE STICK LEGS MAKE UP FOR IT"
Burn, haha. Jim's legs are tree trunks and add to the illusion... at least that's what I tell myself to make the pain go away.

Originally Posted by jtwilson
Get back to me with an FSA triple crank, lumberjack socks w/ leg hair, and a steertube extension/riser stem to approximately triple your stack height. Plus, ditch that dorky spandex. Real Freds ride in Dad Shorts. Then we can talk.
I'll try harder next time.
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Old 06-13-13, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by longbeachgary
The beard may not be aero "BUT THOSE STICK LEGS MAKE UP FOR IT".
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Old 06-13-13, 07:17 PM
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The Cannondale says:

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Cannondale Pro Cycling runs a single spacer above their stems, so I'd guess the NO SPACER ABOVE STEM is more of a legal thing than a practical thing.
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Hi, im new here so i hope this is the right place for my question.

I keep hearing all kinds of creaks coming from my BB and HT area when i get out of the saddle i.e.
The place i bought it at told me on the phone the grease may have dried out because i haven't ridden/touched it for about 9 to 10 months (due to health issues)

Could this be the problem? and is applying grease something i can easily do myself?

The bike shop charges a lot and only does half work so i don't like going there.

Thanks!

edit; It's a 2012 CAAD10 with Shimano 105 and a ****ty FSA triple crank

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