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Originally Posted by ridethecliche
I'm bumping this thread to see if anyone can compare the ride quality of the supersix evo hi mod of this generation with something like the caad13 or similar bikes.
I really think I can make one of the models work for me even with the lower stack height, but I'm a little concerned about the ride quality. I'd plan to run the widest tire I could fit in there and consider running it tubeless as well which I'm sure would help... but I'd be miffed if it felt like riding the CAAD9 all over again.
I don't expect it to feel like a roubaix or strael or gravel bike running 40's... I have a steel bike that I bought for more mellow riding. I'd just like to not feel like I'm getting beat up everytime I ride over less than optimal roads because everything around here is bumpy.
I wouldn't be opposed to getting a seatpost and stem with some more damping to them to help ease things. With the lower weight of the frame, I'm sure it wouldn't be an issue. But I'm also not interested in having to work hard to turn the bike into something that it isn't. I.e. if it's much harsher than even the caad13, I likely wouldn't bother.
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Our roads here on MV are good. At some point I'll take the bike over to America and really see. I am running light 25s that measure just under 24mm, at 80 psi, and I weigh about 142 lbs. My initial impressions is that the Evo has a smoother ride than the CAAD10 I owned for a year or so, with similar tires. I've only ridden the bike 33 miles so far though!
But, I know I am not nearly as sensitive as many who comment on PL to ride "quality". And I have multiple bikes which have fatter tires for appropriate rides.