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Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-14, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

Look at the 2010 catalog:...

Look at the 2010 catalog: http://media.cannondale.com/media/Manuals/10_CUSA_English.pdf

That was the last year of the "Handmade in USA" CAAD9, and it looks like Cannondale was starting up another...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-14, 05:11 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

That sounds like a pretty good deal. Current MSRP...

That sounds like a pretty good deal. Current MSRP on a CAAD10-3 (w/Ultegra groupset) is $2270.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-14, 12:41 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

His asking price is what it cost new. I think...

His asking price is what it cost new. I think locally on craigslist somebody would pay in the neighborhood of $700-1000 for it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-13, 03:52 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

There is the 3M protective tape for cars which is...

There is the 3M protective tape for cars which is tougher than the stuff I've seen for bicycles. There are also rubber grommets and sleeves that you can put on the cable housing instead to protect...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-12, 11:40 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

My commuter... Waiting for vacation to be over...

My commuter... Waiting for vacation to be over and the new work year to start... :)

http://i.imgur.com/dsFNTl.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-12, 03:38 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

The reports of problems with creaking from the BB...

The reports of problems with creaking from the BB area are for the original BB30 standard where the BB30 bearings are pressed directly into the BB shell. Not sure how the set up in CAAD10 is, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-12, 10:33 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

The reincarnated CAAD8 is not the same geometry...

The reincarnated CAAD8 is not the same geometry as the original CAAD8.

The current CAAD8 is different geometry from the CAAD10 and there appears to be much more tube shape manipulation on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-12, 12:41 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

No offense to the cult, but if somebody would...

No offense to the cult, but if somebody would trade me a new BH G6 for my CAAD9, I'd do it... :)
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-12, 04:05 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

handlebar tape is only like $15 to replace. It...

handlebar tape is only like $15 to replace. It came stock w/black, owner probably just changed it out.[/QUOTE]

+1... none of my bikes has the stock bartape on them. I change it out right away...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-12, 04:17 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

The CAAD usually come with a pretty long steerer...

The CAAD usually come with a pretty long steerer and a huge stack of spacers, maybe about a 25 mm dust cap and 25 mm worth of spacers, at least they used to. You may want to visit the LBS and check...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-12, 09:53 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

Dislike non-matching tires... Unfortunately I...

Dislike non-matching tires... Unfortunately I have unmatched tires on my CAAD9 too! :D
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-12, 09:51 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

I think that is a good deal for a frameset (+fork...

I think that is a good deal for a frameset (+fork and headset)... They seem to go for at least $500-600 on ebay.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-12, 11:32 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

I think we should be careful extrapolating seeing...

I think we should be careful extrapolating seeing CAAD10 at overseas Px to Dorel positioning their bike as an offering at retail Wal-Mart locations stateside (or elsewhere). A $1500 "toy", which is...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-12, 11:13 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

Welcome back to the fold! I didn't ride a bike...

Welcome back to the fold! I didn't ride a bike for 18 years and a CAAD was my choice for a new bike too.

Your bike looks sweet, great color scheme! I'm tired of the played out matte black trend...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-12, 04:09 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

Another cult member... Looks like City Cycle back...

Another cult member... Looks like City Cycle back there?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-12, 11:32 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

The 2013 DI2 Ultegra is an homage to the...

The 2013 DI2 Ultegra is an homage to the Cannondale Black Lightning... a classic Cannondale paint:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6050/5889322584_ed8bcd7e1f.jpg


As for the higher groupset...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-12, 07:40 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

Great looking bike! This is a really nice paint...

Great looking bike! This is a really nice paint scheme...

Maybe you can get somebody to trade you on the bottle cages, otherwise it still looks fine IMO...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-12, 10:56 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

What is it with people that only have one bike?...

What is it with people that only have one bike? That makes me sad. :( hahaha

Another advantage of multiple bikes is that you have "spare parts" on other bikes. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-12, 11:54 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

If you go to Cannondale website or...

If you go to Cannondale website or Cannondaleplanet.com you should be able to find older model year website or catalog with the geometry chart. Easiest way to confirm size is match up the head tube...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-12, 04:22 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

2010 model year (which came out fall of 2009) was...

2010 model year (which came out fall of 2009) was the last year for CAAD9 and those were handmade in USA. It was also the same year that they started coming out with the relaunched CAAD8 (not the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-12, 01:16 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

Actually, the wider rim is supposed to create...

Actually, the wider rim is supposed to create more of a U-shaped tire that has a better contact patch and lower rolling resistance versus the narrow rim making more of a lightbulb shaped tire with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-12, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

I prefer a double wireless system to measure...

I prefer a double wireless system to measure speed and cadence. I have two Cateye V2C computers on a couple of bikes and a wired Cateye Astrale 8 (speed and cadence) on another bike. All 3 work...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-12, 07:22 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

We're having the 105 versus Ultegra discussion...

We're having the 105 versus Ultegra discussion again? :)

It was probably true that the 105 bike was out of adjustment; to me 105 and Ultegra are about the same on rear shifts but the front shifts...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-12, 11:53 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

Ultegra is lighter... I've said elsewhere that...

Ultegra is lighter... I've said elsewhere that 105 rear shifting feels the same as Ultegra to me. Front shifting Ultegra is slightly better. If you're not racing, I'd bet 105 will be just as good for...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-12, 10:35 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

FPSDavid, I have last iteration of 105 shifting...

FPSDavid, I have last iteration of 105 shifting (Shimano 5600) with an FSA Gossamer crankset, Tektro 540(?) brake calipers, and SRAM 1050 chain on one bike and a full Ultegra current version 6700...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-12, 11:21 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

In 2009 when I bought a CAAD9, the switch over to...

In 2009 when I bought a CAAD9, the switch over to the new model year was in August. The LBS went into the dealer site to order the bike I wanted and saw only the 2010 model year was available (in...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-12, 08:59 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

Sweet! My favorite color scheme in recent memory...

Sweet! My favorite color scheme in recent memory of any of the CAAD models...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-12, 11:29 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

Congrats! Nice riding and nice bike... :thumb:

Congrats! Nice riding and nice bike... :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-12, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

Congrats on the weight loss, that is awesome!!! ...

Congrats on the weight loss, that is awesome!!! :thumb:

If you're coming from riding a mountain bike, I think you will find the new CAAD8 a thrilling road ride. It had been years since I rode a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-12, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

I did a little googling and it appears a few 2010...

I did a little googling and it appears a few 2010 CAAD9-6 bikes were probably 2009 non-BB30 frames repainted? There were a few few people that complained that they had the BB30 sticker on the DT near...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-12, 12:39 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

Guesstimating off the top of my head, about $40...

Guesstimating off the top of my head, about $40 for the BB, $25? for the adapter, around $200 for crankset, a big waste of money when the stock cranks are BB30 and replacement will not be. It's been...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-12, 12:36 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

Those Aksiums make me sad like mom jeans on a...

Those Aksiums make me sad like mom jeans on a dishy gal... :( hahaha
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-12, 04:37 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

Yes! Great looking bike! The gloss black with red...

Yes! Great looking bike! The gloss black with red highlights looks killer! A lot of people consider Campagnolo the perfect marriage of art with function. I wouldn't worry about the open hollow crank...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-12, 10:44 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

Those Super Record builds look SICK! And I mean...

Those Super Record builds look SICK! And I mean "sick" in the good way... Wow!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-12, 11:17 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

If the 2011 CAAD10 is new from the store, then...

If the 2011 CAAD10 is new from the store, then that is a better deal than the 2012 CAAD8. Many people feel the CAAD10 is the best version yet of the frame. Also, IIRC, the current CAAD8 is actually a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-12, 11:08 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

There's nothing that says you can't lower the...

There's nothing that says you can't lower the bars one spacer at a time. Once you hit an uncomfortable or less powerful position, move it back. I've ridden a 70+ mile solo TT riding 90% of the time...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-12, 01:32 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

From fitter Steve Hogg: If being more aero makes...

From fitter Steve Hogg: If being more aero makes you slower in real world testing, then there is no point prioritising aero beyond a point . Better to have a position that allows good power output...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-12, 06:41 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

Niiiice! I really dig the look of the black 105...

Niiiice! I really dig the look of the black 105 and especially the 5700 series hood/lever shape! Looks a lot like Dura-Ace or Ultegra now. My only problem is that I actually prefer the ergonomics...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-12, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

IMHO, it's stupid, just people who want their...

IMHO, it's stupid, just people who want their bikes to to look "pro" instead of riding fast and crushing souls. Having said that, I have 2 out of 3 main bikes slammed. The only one that's not...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-12, 01:17 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

That looks great! People on the hot or not...

That looks great! People on the hot or not thread are like crazy anorexic and/or bulimic models whose vision of reality is warped beyond belief. At least moreso than the rest of BF... :)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-12, 01:16 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

Since my CAAD9 is not my primary road bike...

Since my CAAD9 is not my primary road bike anymore, I decided to have fun and put some WWII style nose art on it, like Mark Cavendish had on his bike a few years ago in the TdF. I had mirror image...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-12, 01:11 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

My CAAD9 relegated to beater/commuter duties... ...

My CAAD9 relegated to beater/commuter duties... I should chop down the steerer and shorten/replace the shifter cable housings, but I keep thinking I might sell it and it's a pain to mash down the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-12, 11:47 PM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,724
Posted By milkbaby

Wow! I think the raw and bbq CAADs are classics....

Wow! I think the raw and bbq CAADs are classics. The Thomson seatpost and stem really complement the frame. Even the brake track on those wheels go with the whole thang... :thumbsup:
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