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#9301
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Hey guy's, I currently have a CAAD 10 with Shimano 105 11 Speed Group Set. My bicycle is equipped with a FSA Gossamer BB30 crank, I have notice this crank tends to be pretty fragile and tends to be not as stiff as certain cranks on the market such as Shimano 105 crank. I have chipped my FSA inner crank buy changing gears but it has given me some thought on purchasing another crank.
I'm contemplating on purchasing a 105 crank, attached with a BB30 to 24mm Crank Spindle Shim wiggle.com.au | Wheels Manufacturing BB30 to 24mm Crank Spindle Shims | Bottom Brackets so I will have the full 105 set or to purchase a FSA SL-K Crabon crank.
Would Sram Red cranks work as well ? I have heard that some people don't like mixing group sets or it can cause issues.
I'm also planning on purchasing Stages Power Meter very soon so my options are very limited. I'm not to sure which crank I should purchase so I need a bit of suggestions.
Thanks.
I'm contemplating on purchasing a 105 crank, attached with a BB30 to 24mm Crank Spindle Shim wiggle.com.au | Wheels Manufacturing BB30 to 24mm Crank Spindle Shims | Bottom Brackets so I will have the full 105 set or to purchase a FSA SL-K Crabon crank.
Would Sram Red cranks work as well ? I have heard that some people don't like mixing group sets or it can cause issues.
I'm also planning on purchasing Stages Power Meter very soon so my options are very limited. I'm not to sure which crank I should purchase so I need a bit of suggestions.
Thanks.
#9302
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I'm contemplating on purchasing a 105 crank, attached with a BB30 to 24mm Crank Spindle Shim wiggle.com.au | Wheels Manufacturing BB30 to 24mm Crank Spindle Shims | Bottom Brackets so I will have the full 105 set or to purchase a FSA SL-K Crabon crank.
As for the FSA one, well, the SL-K Light saves about 80g. Not a whole lot given what it costs. SRAM Red would work too and be a little lighter, but again up to you if it's worth it.
I would just stick with what you've got, and buy the FSA BB30 Stages crank arm. Training properly to power will make you faster than any crankset ever will. Boring answer, I know.
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To go 105 crank with a reducer will cost about $200 for the same weight, and no noticeable difference in stiffness. If anything, it'll probably be less stiff.
As for the FSA one, well, the SL-K Light saves about 80g. Not a whole lot given what it costs. SRAM Red would work too and be a little lighter, but again up to you if it's worth it.
I would just stick with what you've got, and buy the FSA BB30 Stages crank arm. Training properly to power will make you faster than any crankset ever will. Boring answer, I know.
As for the FSA one, well, the SL-K Light saves about 80g. Not a whole lot given what it costs. SRAM Red would work too and be a little lighter, but again up to you if it's worth it.
I would just stick with what you've got, and buy the FSA BB30 Stages crank arm. Training properly to power will make you faster than any crankset ever will. Boring answer, I know.
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How is the 2006 caad8 frame for long touring rides. My LBS has a new OS one in my size that I'm thinking about purchasing for longer rides.
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Hey guy's, I currently have a CAAD 10 with Shimano 105 11 Speed Group Set. My bicycle is equipped with a FSA Gossamer BB30 crank, I have notice this crank tends to be pretty fragile and tends to be not as stiff as certain cranks on the market such as Shimano 105 crank. I have chipped my FSA inner crank buy changing gears but it has given me some thought on purchasing another crank.
I'm contemplating on purchasing a 105 crank, attached with a BB30 to 24mm Crank Spindle Shim wiggle.com.au | Wheels Manufacturing BB30 to 24mm Crank Spindle Shims | Bottom Brackets so I will have the full 105 set or to purchase a FSA SL-K Crabon crank.
Would Sram Red cranks work as well ? I have heard that some people don't like mixing group sets or it can cause issues.
I'm also planning on purchasing Stages Power Meter very soon so my options are very limited. I'm not to sure which crank I should purchase so I need a bit of suggestions.
Thanks.
I'm contemplating on purchasing a 105 crank, attached with a BB30 to 24mm Crank Spindle Shim wiggle.com.au | Wheels Manufacturing BB30 to 24mm Crank Spindle Shims | Bottom Brackets so I will have the full 105 set or to purchase a FSA SL-K Crabon crank.
Would Sram Red cranks work as well ? I have heard that some people don't like mixing group sets or it can cause issues.
I'm also planning on purchasing Stages Power Meter very soon so my options are very limited. I'm not to sure which crank I should purchase so I need a bit of suggestions.
Thanks.
#9308
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Thank's for the reply. $100 is a steal, I'm from Aus and they retail for $300. After consideration I might as well just get a SLK crank and a stages power meter.
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Here's my 2014 CAAD 8 61cm
Giant PSL-0 Wheels
FSA SLK carbon cranks
Fizik aliante seat
cut fork
Giant PSL-0 Wheels
FSA SLK carbon cranks
Fizik aliante seat
cut fork
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Hey guys! I'm new to the forum and this is my first posting! I have a question to ask regarding choosing my first road bike!
I was pretty certain that I wanted to get Trek Emonda ALR 5 until recently, I came across CAAD10 and, even more recently, the impending CAAD12, and I'm really stuck now. So my question is what do you guys think about getting the ALR 5 vs. CAAD10 Force, Racing Edition vs. CAAD12 105 (with a month or so of waiting, which is most likely going to be a torture!)? Any input would be much appreciated!
I was pretty certain that I wanted to get Trek Emonda ALR 5 until recently, I came across CAAD10 and, even more recently, the impending CAAD12, and I'm really stuck now. So my question is what do you guys think about getting the ALR 5 vs. CAAD10 Force, Racing Edition vs. CAAD12 105 (with a month or so of waiting, which is most likely going to be a torture!)? Any input would be much appreciated!
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Hey guys! I'm new to the forum and this is my first posting! I have a question to ask regarding choosing my first road bike!
I was pretty certain that I wanted to get Trek Emonda ALR 5 until recently, I came across CAAD10 and, even more recently, the impending CAAD12, and I'm really stuck now. So my question is what do you guys think about getting the ALR 5 vs. CAAD10 Force, Racing Edition vs. CAAD12 105 (with a month or so of waiting, which is most likely going to be a torture!)? Any input would be much appreciated!
I was pretty certain that I wanted to get Trek Emonda ALR 5 until recently, I came across CAAD10 and, even more recently, the impending CAAD12, and I'm really stuck now. So my question is what do you guys think about getting the ALR 5 vs. CAAD10 Force, Racing Edition vs. CAAD12 105 (with a month or so of waiting, which is most likely going to be a torture!)? Any input would be much appreciated!
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Haha, I had indeed realized that soon after I posted the question, and considered posting another one requesting responders to be as objective as possible, but I figured that might be almost impossible. ;P
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Oh, and, regardless, there still remains a legitimate comparison between CAAD10 Force Racing vs. CAA12 105, even if Trek is thrown out of the picture~
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#9315
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My New-To-Me CAADX
A Mr. D. Lefty suggested I post a pic of my 2012 CAADX here. I bought it Wednesday through an advert on our local Kijiji site — the 20-something vendor bought it new "back when I was dating a cop who rode" but apparently the relationship only lasted another 50km and the bike was parked in the basement. I don't know about the 50km, but the bike looks totally brand new, was covered in dust, and still had all the nubbies and centre line on the tires.
Cost was $700 (US$541) including a nice floor pump, Abus folding lock, unworn helmet and assorted small items.
Yesterday was my first real ride and those were 38 glorious miles indeed, absolutely the nicest bike I've ever owned. The Cannondale takes the place of my 2001 Giant rigid MTB for fair weather recreation and transportation, and the Giant will be my utility/winter/wet weather machine. The bare CAADX weighs 22 lb and 28 lb road-ready (water, lock, lights, tools, cell phone etc.) vs my 45 lb road-ready Giant. Nice.
Cost was $700 (US$541) including a nice floor pump, Abus folding lock, unworn helmet and assorted small items.
Yesterday was my first real ride and those were 38 glorious miles indeed, absolutely the nicest bike I've ever owned. The Cannondale takes the place of my 2001 Giant rigid MTB for fair weather recreation and transportation, and the Giant will be my utility/winter/wet weather machine. The bare CAADX weighs 22 lb and 28 lb road-ready (water, lock, lights, tools, cell phone etc.) vs my 45 lb road-ready Giant. Nice.
#9316
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The current condition of my newly acquired CAAD9 frame/fork from Craigslist. Really nice ride! Mixture of Ultegra/105 and a little of this/that for wheels, bars/stem, etc... VeloSwap will be in October, so I'll be looking to replace the Roval wheels then.
This is actually the first Cannondale I've ever had. I just thought I wouldn't like them, but.....I was wrong!
This is actually the first Cannondale I've ever had. I just thought I wouldn't like them, but.....I was wrong!
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#9317
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Nice look!! Is that your Hot Shot mount *under* the seat post clamp? (I might try that as I usually have to remove mine to get it out of the way when I'm clamping in the bike stand)
The current condition of my newly acquired CAAD9 frame/fork from Craigslist. Really nice ride! Mixture of Ultegra/105 and a little of this/that for wheels, bars/stem, etc... VeloSwap will be in October, so I'll be looking to replace the Roval wheels then.
This is actually the first Cannondale I've ever had. I just thought I wouldn't like them, but.....I was wrong!
This is actually the first Cannondale I've ever had. I just thought I wouldn't like them, but.....I was wrong!
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Thank you, and yes...it's the mount for the HotShot. Good eye! I was glad it fit there as I personally like the aesthetics of it there vs. on the seatpost.
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I just made a order for a FSA BB30 crank, but Stages claim it's suited for all their BB30 cranks. I have a bit of OCD as everything has to be symmetrical, I'm going to order a Energy crank to sooth things out.
#9320
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Hey guys, and Gals, I have a wheel width question, what is the widest wheel you know to fit the Caad10 and with what size tire? I'm looking at a set of Easton EC90SL's that are 28mm wide and I'll almost certainly use a 23mm tire. I think they'll clear just fine but wanted to be sure before I spend the money and find out they wont. I recently had a set of Reynolds Assaults on there that were 25mm wide with 25c tires on them and there was plenty of room so I assume I'd be okay? Thanks!
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Why would you use a 23mm tire, let alone a 23mm tire on a 28mm wheel? #thatsnotaero