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01-11-12, 09:03 PM
#2626
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For the FG bike, all it has is a top cap that's held in-place by a screw that you screw directly into the steerer tube. This is the first time I've used a star nut, so I guess I learned something new. 
2012s are definitely out. Some places have had 2012s since August or so, but the LBS closest to me is a small one so they can't really forecast how popular 2012 CAAD10s will be. When I went in earlier this week, they still had a 2008 Synapse (with Tiagra) going for $850, heh.
Why but of course. The bikes seem to look better and better every year... Like trying to keep up with technology.
2012s are definitely out. Some places have had 2012s since August or so, but the LBS closest to me is a small one so they can't really forecast how popular 2012 CAAD10s will be. When I went in earlier this week, they still had a 2008 Synapse (with Tiagra) going for $850, heh.
Why but of course. The bikes seem to look better and better every year... Like trying to keep up with technology.
01-11-12, 10:22 PM
#2627
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Congrads on getting the black Caad pinkbullet3 
What components are on it? Oh yeah, don`t forget the pics
What components are on it? Oh yeah, don`t forget the pics
01-11-12, 10:37 PM
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Thanks! Thanks! 105. Kinda wish I could've gotten Rival. I still like how the 105 feels, though. Might have to opt for a shorter stem, as I feel a little stretched out on the hoods. I'll see if I can get pics in by the end of the week (it's gonna snow here in the Midwest tonight and into tomorrow >_<). I'm really sad to be returning to school on Monday, though . Don't think the new bike will fit in the apartment closet with the beater so the bike will be at home while I'm away at school. 
But that's a good thing; otherwise I'd be riding and spending too much on the bike so soon after having dropped a heavy chunk on the bike itself. Definitely looking forward to summer, though!
01-11-12, 10:38 PM
#2629
Jet Jockey
A few posts back we were talking about just how light a "weight weenie" could take a CAAD10. The link is to a September, 2010 peice that Velo News ran. Take a look at the 15 pictures that acompany the ariticle. For the product launch - Cannondale built a "not for sale" CAAD10 Ultimate. It came in at 6.3 kilos (13.88 lbs). Quite impressive IMO. I also very much like the balck paint/graphics. A very stealth touch and one I wish was available. Some of you may have seen this article, if so: sorry to rehash. Enjoy folks:
https://velonews.competitor.com/2010/...-caad10_143376
This Cannondale CAAD10 was built with the not-for-sale Ultimate all-aluminum package. It weighed just 6.3 kilograms.
https://velonews.competitor.com/2010/...-caad10_143376
This Cannondale CAAD10 was built with the not-for-sale Ultimate all-aluminum package. It weighed just 6.3 kilograms.
I only trust anodizing to not compromise the structure if the substrate is sufficiently thick.
Additionally, the bike doesn't have pedals. That will make it difficult to use.
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01-11-12, 10:51 PM
#2630
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Some of the weight savings on that frame come from the use of anodization on the frame versus paint. On aluminum tubing that thin, I wouldn't trust anodizing. It's a brittle surface, that due to its nature as an extension of the substrate material will propagate cracks to the underlying substrate when the anodized surface cracks.
I only trust anodizing to not compromise the structure if the substrate is sufficiently thick.
Additionally, the bike doesn't have pedals. That will make it difficult to use.
I only trust anodizing to not compromise the structure if the substrate is sufficiently thick.
Additionally, the bike doesn't have pedals. That will make it difficult to use.
01-12-12, 12:54 AM
#2631
i got nothing.
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01-12-12, 01:51 AM
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Here's what you would have come up with had you done research yourself:
https://cdn.cannondale.com/Manuals/20...echnote_en.pdf
https://cdn.cannondale.com/Manuals/20...plement_en.pdf
01-12-12, 07:48 AM
#2634
Jet Jockey
I know. I just wanted to say it. Bikes are weighed without a lot of things that most riders require. It's kinda like wheel weight without the skewers.
Not making accusations of dishonesty...it's just funny to me.
Not making accusations of dishonesty...it's just funny to me.
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01-13-12, 11:20 AM
#2636
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Thats about how long for me to get mine. So it should be any day now . What color did you order?
. What color did you order?
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01-13-12, 09:35 PM
#2637
Reasonably Slow...
What's the difference between the caad8 frame and the caad10 frame?
I have a buddy who is looking, and I told him I didn't know but I bet I could get a quick response here.
Thanks.
I have a buddy who is looking, and I told him I didn't know but I bet I could get a quick response here.
Thanks.
01-13-12, 10:05 PM
#2638
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@ laserfj, I believe the caad8 has a more relaxed geometry compared to the more nimble/aggressive caad10 which is also somewhat lighter made with a different kind of aluminum.
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01-14-12, 10:50 AM
#2639
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my new 2012 CAAD10 5
Everything stock except I swapped the saddle for my Selle Italia. Going to get my fitting done in a few weeks after I've put some more miles on it.
01-14-12, 10:26 PM
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This Cannondale CAAD10 was built with the not-for-sale Ultimate all-aluminum package. It weighed just 6.3 kilograms.
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My CAAD7 should be close to that weight by summer. But with pedals and cages.
[/QUOTE]My CAAD7 should be close to that weight by summer. But with pedals and cages.
01-14-12, 11:30 PM
#2645
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Real nice. My CAAD lust goes between that one and the bare finished one.
@vanno.velo Did you get the frame separately? Or did you swap out the 105 stuff?
@vanno.velo Did you get the frame separately? Or did you swap out the 105 stuff?
01-14-12, 11:46 PM
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01-19-12, 06:37 PM
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