Hello all
I'm ready to buy a new bike and here's my 3 choices:

My preferences: I want a bike light, fast, stiff and the best bang for the money.

Cannondale CAAD9
http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/07/CUSA/large/7RA91D_clr.jpg

It's well equipped...

CAAD9 Optimo 1
Frame CAAD9 Optimo
Fork Slice Premium
Rear Shock N/A
Rims Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Hubs Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Spokes Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Tires Maxxis Columbiere foldable, 700 x 23c
Pedals N/A
Crank FSA SL-K Carbon, 39/53, OPTIONAL FSA SL-K Carbon Compact, 34/50
Chain Shimano Dura-Ace
Rear Cogs Shimano Ultegra, 12-25
Bottom Bracket FSA MegaExo
Front Derailleur Shimano Dura-Ace
Rear Derailleur Shimano Dura-Ace
Shifters Shimano Dura-Ace
Handlebars Cannondale C3, 31.8 mm
Stem Cannondale C4
Headset FSA Alloy integated
Brakeset Shimano Ultegra
Brakelevers Shimano Dura-Ace
Saddle Fi'zi:k Pave Sport Mg
Seat Post Cannondale C2 Carbon-wrapped
Colors Raw Hi-Bright (gloss) (CLR), Patriot Blue (gloss) (BLU).

Specialized Tarmac Expert double
http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2007/bikes/TM_Exp_Dbl_GL_Cron%20Yllw_d.jpg

FRAME Specialized FACT 6r carbon, triple monocoque construction, compact race design, Zertz inserts
FORK Specialized FACT monocoque carbon fork; full carbon legs, crown and steerer w/ Speed Zertz
HEADSET Specialized Mindset Plus Carbon, 1 1/8" integrated threadless, cartridge sealed bearings, alloy 20mm cone w/ one 10mm and two 5mm alloy spacers
STEM Specialized Pro-Set lightweight stem, 3D forged alloy, 4-bolt 31.8mm bar clamp, 4- position adjustable
HANDLEBARS Specialized Pro, 7050 alloy, short-reach drop, ergonomic top shaping, 31.8mm
TAPE / GRIPS Body Geometry Bar Phat, cork ribbon w/ 2.5mm gel padding
FRONT BRAKE Shimano Ultegra
REAR BRAKE Shimano Ultegra
BRAKE LEVERS Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible
FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano Ultegra, 31.8mm clamp, bottom pull
REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano Dura-Ace, short cage
SHIFT LEVERS Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed STI, flight deck compatible
CASSETTE / FREEWHEEL Shimano Ultegra, 12-27t
CHAIN Shimano Ultegra, 10-speed
CRANKSET FSA SL-K MegaExo, 2-piece carbon crankset
CHAINRINGS 53x39T
BOTTOM BRACKET FSA MegaExo, integrated exterior cartridge bearings, alloy
PEDALS Composite body test ride pedals
RIMS Mavic Kysrium Equipe
FRONT HUB Mavic Kysrium Equipe, 20 hole, Mavic QR
REAR HUB Mavic Kysrium Equipe, 24 hole, Mavic QR
SPOKES Stainless 14g aero
FRONT TIRE Specialized Mondo Pro, 700x23C, aramid bead, 120TPI
REAR TIRE Specialized Mondo Pro, 700x23C, aramid bead, 120TPI
TUBES Specialized standard presta tube
SADDLE Body Geometry Toupé Team, superlight foam, carbon reinforced base, microfiber cover
SEAT POST Specialized Pavé FACT carbon w/ Zertz insert, 27.2mm
SEAT BINDER Specialized, forged/CNC'd, double wedge


KUOTA Kharma
(I can't post the picture but you can find it here: http://www.kuota.it/kuota_fr/
Nice wheel
Full 105
But I don't know anything about the frame, weight etc...
Seems really interresting but it's difficult to have infos about the bike.

Thanks for your help!

your first descision and the main one is if you want Carbon or Aluminum.

your first descision and the main one is if you want Carbon or Aluminum.


I would say fit trumps material, then price (your max budget), then material and components