Cannondale EVO - feedback - Page 3

ckamp · #31 03-10-2016, 12:40 PM

Love my 63cm, don't have the above mentioned cornering issue. Agree with a lot that 11.4 says about sizing.

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Clydesdale · #32 07-15-2016, 03:05 PM

Evo Hi Mod new to me as of Wednesday. Only about 40 miles on it so far but it is impressive. Rides fantastic, handles great, is stupid light and "stiff" (whatever that means). Came with different seat, setbackpost and stem, but I'm working on the fit so I put some of my familiar stuff on to shorten the reach a little at first. Still tweaking some things. The original owner liked the front end a little higher than I probably will so I may end up down a few cms on the steer tube but I'll put some miles in first. It feels great without any chatter and not even close to rough. It could be the excitement talking but it feels at least as good as the steel frames I have been on? I can't wait to get it out for longer rides. Haven't tried to corner hard but the tracking seems good and the handling is a nice mix of agile without being twitchy. Kind of casually finds a line and then stays there (very early impression).

Thanks for the good advice and suggestions. So far I am loving this thing.

Keith A · #33 07-15-2016, 03:18 PM

Looks nice, I like the paint scheme.

MaraudingWalrus · #34 07-15-2016, 03:21 PM

I've had several. HiMod is appreciably nicer, somehow. Which is impressive because even the standard evo is sweet. The new ones are even crazier.

Don't sleep on the CAAD12s, though...

tbike4 · #35 07-15-2016, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Clydesdale

The original owner liked the front end a little higher than I probably will so I may end up down a few cms on the steer tube but I'll put some miles in first.

I hope you don't cut the steerer. I am guessing you will move the stem below the spacers. I bought my frame used and the steerer was cut to slam the stem. I still love it but it would be nice to have the flexibility to raise the stem.

This bike begs to be ridden like you are being chased by a rabid dog or grizzly bear. The harder the better.

blantonator · #36 07-15-2016, 05:09 PM

I picked up a '12 hi mod on eBay 2 years ago for like a grand. It's such a great bike.

sparky33 · #37 07-17-2016, 06:32 AM

The Hi-Mod sounds great and the geometry is right there for me.
Why is the C'dale SiSL2 crankset so darn pricey?

Hilltopperny · #38 07-17-2016, 07:16 AM

I sold my supersix a few weeks ago and am kind of regretting it. It was just a no nonsense bike that rides like a bullet. I ended up with a di2 equipped tcr advanced as a replacement. The tcr is a fantastic bike as well, but the supersix is probably the best carbon bike I've ridden to date and wouldn't hesitate to get another one. It just does everything well.

Ralph · #39 07-17-2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Hilltopperny

I sold my supersix a few weeks ago and am kind of regretting it. It was just a no nonsense bike that rides like a bullet. I ended up with a di2 equipped tcr advanced as a replacement. The tcr is a fantastic bike as well, but the supersix is probably the best carbon bike I've ridden to date and wouldn't hesitate to get another one. It just does everything well.

I kinda feel the same way about my recently purchased 2015 new (For $592 shipped E bay) CAAD 10. Some folks talk about "upgrading" to a carbon Hi Mod. But for a whole bunch more money....how is that a better value? Or even a better bike? I think these C Dales give you a lot of bike....compared to bikes costing lots more. Probably the only down side is they don't cost enough to get the reputation of a Parlee or similar. Maybe they need to double the price to get better desirability and reputation. Folks tend to lust after things they can barely afford. Just human nature.

spiderman · #40 07-17-2016, 11:49 AM

I'm guessing you ride in the drops
A little more often than on your IF...
Maybe sometime in the next couple weeks
We could get out for a spin
While I'm still between jobs

bcroslin · #41 07-17-2016, 01:15 PM

I recently started riding a CAAD12 and I'm happy to report it feels almost identical to my Evo hi-mod. I'm running 25's with a little lower pressure and the Cinelli Chubby bar tape and dare I say the bike is actually more comfortable than the Evo. Only downside is that the frame set appears to be 7-8 ounces heavier.

cinema · #42 07-17-2016, 02:02 PM

but can it clear 28s?

blantonator · #43 07-17-2016, 04:22 PM

probably. my EVO can fit 28's depending on the tire/wheel. I wear 26's with Pacenti SL rims.

Cicli · #44 07-17-2016, 04:38 PM

Mine had issues with a 25 out back on a 19mm rim. Probably really measured about 26 though. The main reason I sold it.

mg2ride · #45 07-18-2016, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Clydesdale

Looking to add a road bike to the stable and have had my eye on a c'dale. Can anyone tell what they like/don't like about the evo and if the Hi-mod is appreciably "better."

Thanks

The strongest Clyde I know rides a Hi-Mod and raves about it.

Of course like most luxury hobbyists, he raves about everything that he drops many $1000s on.