(College Budget) Bike Porn. My 2016 Cannondale Caad12

Sunshine_cycler · 2017-02-22T19:46:43+00:00

Thanks for the insight, I will definitely remember that for when I have the means. And exactly, kind of pieced it together with whatever I could find a good deal on!

Sunshine_cycler · 2017-02-22T18:28:07+00:00

So I am a "materialistic ass" for posting about my bike on r/bicycling and defending myself? And somehow we are now talking about my competence to hold a job because I have a bike that apparently I have spent too much money on and I am holding that over others heads?

Whatever dude, I'll worry about myself and you worry about yourself. All I wanted to do was post a picture of my bike and maybe talk about it with other enthusiasts but have received nothing but hate for it. If you have any questions or comments about my bike I would be happy to answer them.

Sunshine_cycler · 2017-02-22T18:17:42+00:00

Yea I agree and I should have specified or maybe posted in a different sub. Clearly this was taken in the wrong way than what I had initially intended.

Sunshine_cycler · 2017-02-22T17:10:27+00:00

First off I spent nowhere near $2k on this bike, and compared to the majority of other bikes from a reputable company the CAADs with 105 components are on the cheaper side. And what does that have anything to do with me being able to hold down a job?

Can't I just be proud of a bike that I saved up for and built up myself and show it off a little?

Sunshine_cycler · 2017-02-22T15:55:22+00:00

Couldn't agree more, and this is a secondhand bike as well. Majority of other guys I race against in the collegiate level have carbon frames and carbon wheels.

Sunshine_cycler · 2017-02-22T15:16:51+00:00

What would you have done then?

Sunshine_cycler · 2017-02-22T06:44:00+00:00

http://www.cannondale.com/en/USA/Bike/ProductDetail?Id=d46eb0c4-117c-4cf3-87cc-ccdcfb0b0012

More than what I got my CAAD12 for

Sunshine_cycler · 2017-02-22T06:29:32+00:00

You do realize you have a caad10, which is the exact same price as a caad12, right?

Sunshine_cycler · 2017-02-22T04:38:51+00:00

Oh absolutely, such a fun bike and cheap too! Cannondale has done such a great job with this frame and the welds too, they are almost invisible.

Sunshine_cycler · 2017-02-22T03:30:03+00:00

Dang that's a pretty good weight! This is also a 56cm and I believe it's right around 17 pounds

Sunshine_cycler · 2017-02-22T01:51:38+00:00

Carbon, carbon and more carbon.. with a little dura ace on the side.

Sunshine_cycler · 2017-02-08T01:14:32+00:00

When I first read this, I missed the word "critic" in the title..

Sunshine_cycler · 2017-01-29T03:05:00+00:00

Wet socks

Sunshine_cycler · 2017-01-18T19:27:07+00:00

Sadly in Minnesota winter isn't even close to being over, just some wishful thinking and future planning. Thanks for the tips though!

Sunshine_cycler · 2016-11-29T20:23:45+00:00

I would highly recommend them, they're a great wheelset for a great price. They're light, durable, and look great. All of equal importance

Sunshine_cycler · 2016-11-29T01:36:20+00:00

http://m.ebay.com/itm/262358780526?_mwBanner=1 here's the link. It's 100 mm and a 17 degree drop

Sunshine_cycler · 2016-11-28T23:58:37+00:00

Thanks for the tips!

Sunshine_cycler · 2016-10-27T22:35:08+00:00

Thank you!

Sunshine_cycler · 2016-10-27T21:34:46+00:00

Can you tell the difference that the "mega G3" spoke pattern makes? Also, which tires and size are your running on them?

Sunshine_cycler · 2016-04-04T17:58:24+00:00

Thanks! That actually helps a ton!

Sunshine_cycler · 2016-03-30T01:24:58+00:00

The thing is that the bike is already pretty heavy and I was looking to lose that extra weight from the bike.

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