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#9651
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Yes I was told the same when I asked for the SS 105 in the silver/black. Most are gone some until midsummer. Unless you really need a bike soon or really dig one of the 2016 colorways I'd wait till 2017.
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Maybe the mistake was your legs? Big/Big is known as cross chaining. Little/little is also cross chaining. Get your Derailleurs adjusted and then quit cross chaining.
Edit: or swap your 52 chainring for a 46t chainring to match you other bike. I say keep the 52 and start doing some squats everyday.
Edit: or swap your 52 chainring for a 46t chainring to match you other bike. I say keep the 52 and start doing some squats everyday.
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I've not owned a bike where I cannot use 4 of the gears. Especially with high end components like these. Crossing chaining discussion aside, the rub should not occur under load in any gear. Something is flexing too much. It's back to the shop for the 3rd time to try again.
If your 52 is forcing you into big/big. Then the 52t is too large of a chain ring for the level of your leg strength.
Edit: Even if they get you adjusted. Riding big/big, you will be buying a new chain every 1,000 miles.... and new Cassette/chainrings every 2,000 miles.
Edit2: que a negative SRAM RED review following the negative CAAD review in 3....2....1....
Edit3: it is a Cross chain issue!!! the reason for cross chaining? Lack of leg strength (big/big), Lack of spinning ability (small/small).
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Maybe someone with a Caad12 can provide their experience so far with the bike.
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My CAAD brothers. So I havent posted here in a while but I was hit by a car about a month ago. The bike took the hit so I wasn't hurt. A woman in a minivan talking on her phone turned when she wasn't supposed to. She knocked me off the bike and then ran my bike over. The bike was crushed and destroyed completely. I couldn't even save the components, it was all ruined. I wasn't the original owner of my bike so of course I couldn't go through C'dale. The womans insurance ended up giving me $1200 and I took it. I was going to save for a CAAD12-3 but the waiting got to me and I ended up finding a very lightly used 2015 CAAD10-3 the guy was asking $1400 OBO and I offered $1200. He took it and I'm back in CAAD nation. The situation sucked but I'm so happy it all worked out. For those that don't remember, I had a CAAD7 before.
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What's up rekon, I haven't seen you posting much lately. Hope all is well man. Yeah I made it out without a scratch or any physical harm. Watching a 4,000 pound minivan crush my bike was mentally scaring though. All is well, new bike, new helmet....life goes on. Still riding that Bianchi much? I enjoyed following that build thread.
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What's up rekon, I haven't seen you posting much lately. Hope all is well man. Yeah I made it out without a scratch or any physical harm. Watching a 4,000 pound minivan crush my bike was mentally scaring though. All is well, new bike, new helmet....life goes on. Still riding that Bianchi much? I enjoyed following that build thread.
That moment does sound mentally scaring – I’m glad your OK though – sorry about the CAAD 7. Though, I really like the black on black CAAD. I know you wanted a red CAAD but you could always add some red accents on this one and it’ll look great!
Yeah I haven’t been that active on the forum lately. MBA program is taking up most of my time. I ride every chance I get and switch between the Bianchi and CAAD. I love both. I feel more comfortable on the Bianchi (probably because of the geometry) but I’ve noticed the CAAD is a lot stiffer and climbs better – maybe it’s just me.
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By the way, please study in detail warranty terms and conditions of your frame or fork, since some well known brands usually specify clearly the length of remaining steering tube over stem must not over a significant specific length such as zero or 0.5 cm due to it's strength and safety. (as well as lower steering tube left under stem should not over some number )
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So, I came across a helluva deal on some wheels and I couldn't pass them up. I look like a bit of a poser but they ride so much better than my RS010s. The need to show it off is overwhelming.
#9661
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#9663
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WOW Bumnah - that frameset colour absolutely pops! I love it.
#9664
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Beautiful bike love the color!
I'm considering a smp saddle, I like my Fizik Arione in that I can shift back and forward and adjust during a long ride, how do you find your saddle?
I'm considering a smp saddle, I like my Fizik Arione in that I can shift back and forward and adjust during a long ride, how do you find your saddle?
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Thanks for the compliments everyone. I bought the bike used off craigslist. I knew it was a rare color and really jumped to purchase it. After upgrading the wheels it's going to be a long time before I get rid of this bike. I did 40 miles today and it was comfortable the whole time. The only problem was the rider and his lack of abilities.
As for the seat, I am running a Selle SMP Pro saddle. I upgraded from a Fizik Arione. I'm training for a metric century on the 9th of April and 500 mile ride later this summer. My Fizik caused numbing of my testicles and I want to have kids in the future, so I decided to address this before doing long rides.
The Fizik was too narrow for my sit bones, more importantly I needed a cut out in the center to address the numbing issue. I went with the Pro model for the extra padding and a wider saddle. The Selle is a huge upgrade over the Fizik. I recommend it to everyone. Also I'm moving around on the saddle often when moving into the drops and out.
That said, do not buy a saddle without test riding multiple saddles. I went through 8 different saddles before deciding on the Selle SMP Pro. Bike shops should have a loaner program you can use. I spent a week per saddle doing rides on my trainer and outside.
Selle SMP saddles are expensive so I wanted to be sure about my purchase before I bought.
Lastly, play with the position of your saddle first before swapping out. After months of playing with the saddle position on my current saddle, the Fizik needed repositioning, not replacement. Though, for longer rides the wider and better padded Selle is nice.
As for the seat, I am running a Selle SMP Pro saddle. I upgraded from a Fizik Arione. I'm training for a metric century on the 9th of April and 500 mile ride later this summer. My Fizik caused numbing of my testicles and I want to have kids in the future, so I decided to address this before doing long rides.
The Fizik was too narrow for my sit bones, more importantly I needed a cut out in the center to address the numbing issue. I went with the Pro model for the extra padding and a wider saddle. The Selle is a huge upgrade over the Fizik. I recommend it to everyone. Also I'm moving around on the saddle often when moving into the drops and out.
That said, do not buy a saddle without test riding multiple saddles. I went through 8 different saddles before deciding on the Selle SMP Pro. Bike shops should have a loaner program you can use. I spent a week per saddle doing rides on my trainer and outside.
Selle SMP saddles are expensive so I wanted to be sure about my purchase before I bought.
Lastly, play with the position of your saddle first before swapping out. After months of playing with the saddle position on my current saddle, the Fizik needed repositioning, not replacement. Though, for longer rides the wider and better padded Selle is nice.
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new at this forum. two years ago i purchased a caad 10 with the purpose of supplemental training next to running. Just recently (last week) i purchased a caadx.
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cad3 build is coming along nicely, I couldn't find the exact decals anywhere, so I used the caad5 saeco decals.
https://goo.gl/photos/dYT3XKtB1bYBJsXq9
https://goo.gl/photos/dYT3XKtB1bYBJsXq9
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3 isnt essential to cut it immediately, as long as the expander is still expanding where the stem it compressing/clamping.
if you had a stack of 8 where the stem is well below the expander I would say chop a little bit off.
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That bike is beautiful! I think the wheels really add to it - not poser at all. As long as you're putting the hurt on some people
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I don't do any racing with it. I'm primarily into long rides. I popped off a 60 mile ride yesterday with 2600 feet worth of climbing. The bike was comfortable the whole time, it makes you want to just keep going. The wheels make you want to get out of the saddle and rip it up some hills. Quite exhilarating. I'm training for some long rides in the coming months. One is around 500 miles and a couple that around 60 miles but with like 5000 ft worth of climbing.
Thanks for all the compliments everyone. I'm keeping this caad 9 for a long time!
Thanks for all the compliments everyone. I'm keeping this caad 9 for a long time!
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Yeah! Love the Ronald McDonald schemes
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I've got a 2013 CAAD10 with SRAM force brakes and Powertap AMP wheels (17mm internal width/24.5 external width). Doing a gravel race/ride in a couple of weeks.
Thinking about putting on a better gravel tire. Any suggestions of 25c+ tires that will fit?
Don't want to buy tires that don't fit.
Thanks in advance!
Thinking about putting on a better gravel tire. Any suggestions of 25c+ tires that will fit?
Don't want to buy tires that don't fit.
Thanks in advance!