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Im in the same camp that marvels that a Saeco color scheme is "retro" now -- then i start counting the years between 1996 and now
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Does anyone here actually buy new bikes? I thought we all just sell the same ones over and over to different members!
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So does anyone onhere have a 13 and can compare ride quality to older models?
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Someone mentioned that Cannondale seems to have changed their philosophy and I agree that it is disappointing. Cannondale bikes were cool because they were extreme - I posted elsewhere about wanting a new "original" System Six (the old one with the huge tube). Their bikes are not as unique as they used to be, and when I built my latest, I considered the new System and Evo, but ultimately the compromises turned me away.
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The original System Six was a banger frame set. Great quick geometry, super stiff, and came in some great paint schemes
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Anyone with more real world CAAD13 feedback?
Tire clearance on rim/disc versions? Ride quality? Thoughts now that you've lived with the bike for a minute? |
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The Limited Edition Glacier Blue is even more retro looking. Hearkening 2.8/3.0 bikes/frames. Not that I don't dig the Saeco vibe. I had a Rev X clad CAAD3, and later a CAAD 5? with the Si fork.
But more than that, I dig we are fan-boying rim brakes steeds.
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oof that's pretty. reminds me of the Cinelli Laser.
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On the 13, it helps a little, but not enough. I agree with the others, the geometry change on the 13 was for the worse, and took away the magic of the CAAD series up to that point. |
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I almost bought a blue one but I just couldn't get on with the direct mount brakes. If it was normal mount I would have done it. Really chaps my hide.
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Oddly, the C13 geom on the 58 makes it a fit for me. I've had to compromise on 60s when I could not find a 59 in my CAAD road life. 59s only framesets when I was CAADing.
I have direct mount on my English and more recently Race Shop Domane SLR. I find their strong suite is stopping. The castings for the posts in most calipers are the pinch points and no 'big tire' benefit VS single mounts. Maybe if you ran narrow rims and big tires the light bulb effect might benefit space. Whos gunna do that? Lots of space over the top, fender fit benefit? All moot for me beyond appreciating [lusting] them, yum. I have a 2008 EP Nago that negates any need for a CAAD. It is old, but as good as it gets IMO. Still, major kudos on the rim brakes Cannondale!!
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That is sexy enough for me to over look the drop seat stay design.
OK, this thread has made me do this. Back when retro handlebars were the norm too! Top a 59CM, the CAAD3 a 60CM. And from before turn of the century:
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These classic framesets have been out of stock for a while now, are you guys seeing them for sale somewhere now?
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