Heavy Man and a Cannondale
07-24-19, 10:28 PM
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Heavy Man and a Cannondale
i was given the oppurtunity to buy a Cannondale Saeco Cad3
Was just wonderin if it would be able to handle me as i weigh 300+
Thanks in advance for the help
Was just wonderin if it would be able to handle me as i weigh 300+
Thanks in advance for the help
07-25-19, 08:59 AM
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I was getting back in shape after knee replacement 8 years ago, riding a 98 CAD2 Cannondale R200. I was about 300-310 at the time. I personally won't roll anything narrower than 700x25s, but thats just me. I was riding that bike a few years ago at 340 or so on 25s without issue. I'm not fast, nor into hard cornering. So the 32 spoke wheels that came on that bike were sufficient... I will say, and the bike nor tires bear no fault, I did crash bad on that bike and it took me a while to get riding again after recovering from injuries and surgery, and the mental aspects... But the bike was fine after getting a new front wheel and handlebars...
I'm at 257 currently, but no longer on the R200, save for trainer duties. I have a 2006 CAAD8 R1000 that I'm finishing up for when I get in the 240s... Also with 700x25 tires.
I'm at 257 currently, but no longer on the R200, save for trainer duties. I have a 2006 CAAD8 R1000 that I'm finishing up for when I get in the 240s... Also with 700x25 tires.
07-25-19, 09:41 AM
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You will be fine with the bike. Ride it till your wheels give you trouble then upgrade to better set of clyde wheels and you will be able to run it forever!
that is IF You have wheel issues....
that is IF You have wheel issues....
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You won't squash the bike but you may not be able to fit larger than 25mm tires. Bigger would be more comfortable. Worth a try if it's a really good deal, say $200 or less, fully functional. Otherwise I'd keep looking for something more appropriate. You need to use your spell checker
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Hard to say. Back in 2004 I had a CAAD7 Canondale and it worked well for me, but at the time I was in the 250 range. What disturbs me is that I knocked the bike over, and the top tube hit a door jamb and it bent. Bike ruined by a fall of about 24 inches or so. The CAAD AL bikes have super thin walls. I'd be worried about one 20+ years old. (Although old Saeco colors would be cool to have on the wall).
07-29-19, 02:45 PM
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I think the bike will be safe as long as you don't do anything crazy.
It wouldn't choose that bike though. I had an older CAAD (4?) and it was the stiffest riding bike I've ever had, not fun for long rides. Add to that the fact that you'll be limited to narrow tires, that will not help either. Comfort while (and after) riding really contributes to motivating you to ride more, make sure your bike of choice doesn't beat you up or it won't get ridden.
My $0.02. Good luck.
It wouldn't choose that bike though. I had an older CAAD (4?) and it was the stiffest riding bike I've ever had, not fun for long rides. Add to that the fact that you'll be limited to narrow tires, that will not help either. Comfort while (and after) riding really contributes to motivating you to ride more, make sure your bike of choice doesn't beat you up or it won't get ridden.
My $0.02. Good luck.
