My 2011 caad10-4. I've had her for 6 monts and I'm totally in love with this bike. She's pretty much stock with some SPD pedals I pulled out of the spare parts bin from my mountain bikes. The only thing I'm considering is a wheel upgrade, maybe some RS80's but this bike is 2nd on the totem pole for upgrades. Most of my bike money goes to my FS cross country race steed. I don't feel compelled to go road style with my shoes, since I already own 3 pair of mountain SPD shoes and have 5 sets of Shimano SPD pedals hanging around.
I don't feel compelled to go road style with my shoes, since I already own 3 pair of mountain SPD shoes and have 5 sets of Shimano SPD pedals hanging around.
Just to join in on the fun...Brought home a new CAAD10 (4) today as a replacement for my crashed out custom Tsunami.
I've got her fitted up and will fine tune the fit tomorrow during a ride...though I do wish the headtube was a bit shorter...but such is life.
Only changes to the bikes make-up so far are Thompson 0 degree seatpost and -17 degree stem, Specialized Romin saddle and Pro bars...And my wheelset will be a Powertap set I've been using for a while.
It was lighter than expected for the price and components and with a little extra cash down the line could see it dropping another pound or so.
Can you tell me what kind of bottle cage those are ?
Very nice looking bike !
Originally Posted by Rumpelstielzchen
It also wasn't my intention to cause a disturbance but as I or Helios said a frame should fit the riders body. Especially your picture didn't look like that but now you explained why. Some people may think that I only talk about asthetics when I criticize the steering position with a positive mounted stem with lots of spacers but that's not true. As being a cc racer for 16 years with lot's of training miles on roadbikes I know the differences in handling. With a steering position like you showed in your picture I never would race down a hill with 60 mp/h, brake latest and lean hard into a tight bend. With the original -6 degree 110 mm stem on my CAAD 10 this also doesn't feel as I like it to be so I'am still waiting (for lot's of weeks) to get 3T stem with 120 mm and -17 degree.
The weight of my CAAD 10 with this all day/all weather wheel set is 7,5 kg. With an other wheel set (ZTR Alpha, Tune Mig/Mag, CX-Ray, Tune quick release, Dura Ace cassette) getting next week it will be 6,9 kg.
Here's my new CAAD10! I couldn't be happier with how it rides. I had a synapse carbon in the past, but regardless of the million adjustments the LBS and I made it never felt comfortable to me. I know I need to drop the stem a bit, but for now I really like how it feels. I live in Vail, CO where I do a lot of solo climbing on the bike, so since I don't ride with a huge peloton like I did a few years ago in FL, I don't feel the need to drop the bars to a more aero position right now. I believe I now have it exactly how I want it. The items changed so far are:
- Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheels (got 20% off as an REI member)
- Schwalbe Ultremo ZX tires
- Speed Play Zero pedals
- Specialized cages
- And FSA SL-K seatpost and stem (I bought these off a guy who got an evo and was switching out a few parts)
The only other things I plan to change are the bar tape once the white tape gets too dirty, and the crank at some point. I just got engaged last month as well, so I need to chill out for a bit with the spending...
My next vehicle would be a zamboni
2012 Super Six (Chorus 11)
2011 Super Six Team edition (Super Record 11)
2009 Super Six HM (Super Record 11)
2007 Systems Six (Record 10)
2008 Caad 9 (Centaur 10)
2004 Caad 7 ( sold )
2000 Caad 3 ( sold )
Thanks, aqualelaki! To be honest, I don't really notice much of a difference. I wasn't even planning on changing out the seatpost or stem until I met a guy who was trying to get rid of both from his evo. He gave me an amazing deal, so I figured if I could save a tiny bit of weight, plus have a full carbon and cool looking seatpost, why not?! If you're looking to pay full price for the SL-K seatpost, I would save your money and put it elsewhere on your bike. Not worth full price, but at the price I got it for, definitely worth it.
Finally finished my build. Thing is down to 15lbs 5oz, I can't beleive how responsive the bike is. Especially out of the saddle climbing. What a fun ride.
Some build highlights: Velocity A23 wheels w/Zipp hubbs, SRAM RED Cassete & derailleur, Specialized Romin Carbon Saddle, Thomson Masterpiece Seatpost, KCNC TI Skewers, Ritchey c260 Stem.
Last edited by cfrankscid; 04-28-2012 at 06:06 PM.
Reason: better pic
PS: Owner said It was raced 3 races and has a couple of small-small dents on the down tube. I wouldn't tell you how much I paid 'cause I don't want any jealousy. I'm so psyched. I do need to buy a new/used crankset- any suggestions? I'm thinking Ultegra.
This was my graduation present to myself after finishing my PhD. Here's my 2012 CAAD10 5. It's bone stock except for 105 pedals and el-cheapo Amazon bottle cages. After a few hundred miles, me and the saddle still aren't getting along, so I'll probably swap that out.
I got into cycling right before grad school after being a mountain biker for a long time, and was dirt poor and picked up a Specialized cyclocross bike on craigslist that I had been riding as a road bike for the past 6 years. So this is my first "real" road bike. So far I freaking love it!! I can't believe the night and day difference between it and a 12 year old cyclocross bike. Much lighter, much faster, and a much better ride.
Not planning any upgrades anytime soon, just going to ride the hell out of it for now. Maybe some new wheels next season.
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Originally Posted by jboyd122
as sits... don't worry GT40 cages on the way.
