Purchasing a CAAD8 frame. Any idea what year?
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You want this one: https://www.cannondaleexperts.com/Ca...002_p_158.html
A universal one could be made to work, but you would need to add some lining to protect the chainstay bridge area from rubbing.
A universal one could be made to work, but you would need to add some lining to protect the chainstay bridge area from rubbing.
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First off, I am a Clydesdale. So I've never seriously chased weights on the bike. I recently weighed my 1986 KHS Fiero with modern STI... Surprisingly, lighter than expected at 25 pounds 15 ounces ready to ride...
Well. Now I had to weigh the CAAD8... Not ready to ride. But had it nearly complete minus cables and bar tape. I draped the chain over seat to weigh the bike...
I could go lighter if I wanted carbon stem and bars, spend money on carbon wheels. But this is nearly 9 pounds lighter than the KHS. Probably will be the lightest bike I've ever ridden...
Now I need to get my 98 Cannondale CAD2 R200 back together and weight it... And the Redhead, 92 Trek 1400.
Well. Now I had to weigh the CAAD8... Not ready to ride. But had it nearly complete minus cables and bar tape. I draped the chain over seat to weigh the bike...
I could go lighter if I wanted carbon stem and bars, spend money on carbon wheels. But this is nearly 9 pounds lighter than the KHS. Probably will be the lightest bike I've ever ridden...
Now I need to get my 98 Cannondale CAD2 R200 back together and weight it... And the Redhead, 92 Trek 1400.
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Nearly ready to ride, it has already had a 2 mile shake down. Just some minor adjustments needed, and bar tape.
It has SRAM Red 53/39 crankset, Force 2x10 brifters, Rival FD and RD, and 12 to 30 cassette. Without bar tape, comes in at 18 lbs 5 oz...
I do need to swap out the KMC chain, it is noisier than I like. I have the same chain on my old KHS 2x10 5600 105 Shimano and it's quiet... So I ordered a SRAM 1031 chain. Hoping that takes care of the minor shifting issues and noise.
The SRAM Double Tab is interesting, and will take some getting used to...
I will say this. WOW. It feels fast and the shake down ride I stayed in the big ring for the entire ride, after checking it for shifting... I feel everything from the rear of the bike, but the carbon fork doesn't transmit that same energy. And the Cobb seat is nice...
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Another shakedown ride. Less than 2 miles. I will change the chain for certain. Love the light feel. Just having a tough time choosing bar tape!
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I may have to take this to my mechanic for final tweaking. It is rideable, and makes me feel fast. Just need some fine adjustments to get it "there".
I was waiting to ride this more when I get down to 240. I'm at 248, down from 378! So, why not enjoy it now?
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Had a chance to take the CAAD8 out with a faster group. Glad I went with them, happier that I took the 8 over my KHS. 7 pounds difference, and gearing paid off. A good 30 miles, I slowed them down on a 3.4 mile mild climb. But stretched the bike's "legs" to 38 mph chasing the guys...
I made the mistake of changing my rear wheel with 12-30 cassette for my other wheel with 12-27. Not a huge difference to most, but it slowed me on the climb. My fault...
It was a good day, a good ride, and made new friends...
I made the mistake of changing my rear wheel with 12-30 cassette for my other wheel with 12-27. Not a huge difference to most, but it slowed me on the climb. My fault...
It was a good day, a good ride, and made new friends...
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35+mph... Bumpy chip seal road, and cheap action cam do not make for good video...
I followed that 30 mile ride a few days later with a 20 mile ride sponsored as a wellness ride at work. The hill was a pair of 1/2 mile Cat 4 climbs, and I made it. But no speed records were won!
Been out on my 29er playing dirt lately...
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If you are referring to my affair with the Redhead, night and day.
1992 Trek 1400 was a fast ride, was only a little bit harsh compared to my 1986 steel KHS. If I recall, I think I stopped out at 31mph on this bike. But, it was spring and I was 25 pounds heavier. I don't know if I could hit 38.9 mph on thec1400 now or not, likecI did the 8...
The ride between the 1400 and the 2006 CAAD 8 is pretty drastic, to my untuned buttocks... and the 8 is quite a bit lighter, though I never weighed the 1400 before I gave it to my son in law.
I could compare the 1400 to my 98 CAD2 R200. I. Ever felt it was too stiff, though some say it is. I may have to go ride all 3 back to back sometime and see...
Not sure that helped...
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Hey zjrog,
I own the exact same frame (Cannondale Caad8) and I wondered if one can fit 28mm wide tires into the frame! Did you try 28mm wide tires with this frame? from the pictures I can see that you use 25mm wide tires!
Thanks a lot !
I own the exact same frame (Cannondale Caad8) and I wondered if one can fit 28mm wide tires into the frame! Did you try 28mm wide tires with this frame? from the pictures I can see that you use 25mm wide tires!
Thanks a lot !
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I did try 28s, and felt the rear was just too tight a fit to feel comfortable riding. 25s fit fine. I think a lot might depend on wheel width and brand of tire as well. My old way of thinking hates super skinny rims.
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I had a CAAD7 (R2000) a while back and 28's were very tight against the seat tube in the back. I stayed with 23's and 25's. The CAAD7 and 8 had the same geometry, IIRC.
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Sorry for the late reply, I've been preoccupied lately and not thinking about bikes... I know, I should be ashamed, but I'm having ankle fusion surgery tomorrow...
I did try 28s, and felt the rear was just too tight a fit to feel comfortable riding. 25s fit fine. I think a lot might depend on wheel width and brand of tire as well. My old way of thinking hates super skinny rims.
I did try 28s, and felt the rear was just too tight a fit to feel comfortable riding. 25s fit fine. I think a lot might depend on wheel width and brand of tire as well. My old way of thinking hates super skinny rims.
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