Caad13

[callmeishmael]

Originally Posted by ridethecliche

I need to do that with my 13 already... PO cut the steerer too damn short.

I really don't want to go back to a 54. It just looks wrong with a full stack of spacers, long long stem, huge post showing, and a buncha drop.

It screams 'this bike is too big for me'.

'Too small for me', surely?

[ridethecliche]

Originally Posted by callmeishmael

'Too small for me', surely?

Yes lol

And don’t call me Shirley!

[ridethecliche]

I'll have to post pics soon but I'm just about done with my caad13 build. I wanted to keep things within reason re budget and my goal was to have my first bike ever that weighed in the 16s even if by a hair.

With the carbon wheels, TPU tubes, cadex saddle, and bontrager direct mount brakes, I got the bike to 7580 grams. I'm pretty stoked about it.

If I don't like my fancy lightweight saddle I bought for this build I might just go back to my power knockoff or Smp since I know how to dial them in and can put those funds elsewhere....like buying a lighter fork for my Gervais equilibrium 😂

It's pretty wild to me that folks routinely get these to be a kilo lighter than mine, but I guess it makes sense. A lighter set of carbon wheels would easily save 200g, lighter sisl crankset (vs my ultegra) would probably be close to another 150-200, lighter groupset(than ultegra) another 150-200, lighter bars another 50-75, ee brakes vs the bontrager another 50... Oof. Sounds expensive lol.

[edward12]

Here's mine. Apologies for the low res pics.

The wheels are Velocity Dyad rims with Ultegra hubs. The 28mm Vittoria Rubino's measure out to 29/30mm. There is more than adequate clearance. That said, the wheels are boat anchors - but in a good way. They're extremely sturdy, which is needed given the horrible roads in my area. The bike comes in at around 20 lbs., maybe a bit less.

The ride is excellent - very much like a steel bike, surprisingly. The tires probably make a significant difference in ride quality. The bike is definitely stiff enough for anything I can throw at it (and I am a big dude).

[GregL]

Love the sharp looking CAAD13s shown in this thread! Question: have you weighed your CAAD13 frames/forks? Other than a few weightweenies.starbike.com posts, I have found very little factual information on CAAD13 weights. While frame/fork weight is not my first priority, it is a data point that I like to know. For example, actual frame/fork weights for my size 56 CAAD10 is 1230g/390g. My CAAD9 (with a very thick coat of paint) is 1327g/425g.

Greg

[azrider]

Love seeing all the CAAD13's. My only complaint with mine was the seatpost......why they changed to non standard seatpost was really frustrating

[edward12]

Beautiful bike. Lovely color. I totally agree on the seat post. I had to use Park carbon/assembly paste to keep it from slipping.

[commandcomm]

I love the CAAD13 in rim brake. Both above example are beautiful.

I was looking for one as my final rim brake build up, but are tough to find in my size. I found a rim brake titanium frame on a great deal, so my funds went here.

[rothwem]

I’m jealous of the throwback paint schemes on these Cannondales! I remember seeing these go up for sale on Mikes bikes, I hesitated just long enough and the 56s were sold out. They then all showed up on eBay for 2x the price.

[ridethecliche]

The throwback paint schemes are pretty great, but the 'murdered out' look is pretty dang good too!