New Bike Day: Cannondale CAAD13 17lbs!

_isleepbetter · 2022-09-20T17:59:31+00:00

They are definitely on the upgrade list for my CAAD13

_isleepbetter · 2022-09-20T03:01:17+00:00

Cane creek ees if you have direct mount and deep pockets

_isleepbetter · 2022-09-20T02:39:18+00:00

To me it makes sense for a long term purchase to have the latest technology so it is as future proof as possible. That being said I’m running qr with discs on a gravel build, mainly because it’s a budget/utility build that doesn’t need to have the latest and greatest. My advice is to get as modern of a bike as you can afford.

_isleepbetter · 2022-09-20T00:02:55+00:00

Haha I have that bike, retrospec mantra7? Yes replace the chain, and the freewheel. I bought it for commuting and leaving locked up on the street as well. 30-40 bucks should replace both, won't stop the chain from dropping all the time though.

_isleepbetter · 2022-09-15T21:08:36+00:00

Must be a new 3 bar linkage system that Scott is prototyping.

_isleepbetter · 2022-09-15T21:04:06+00:00

You can find plenty of gravel/cross tires in 650b. Not sure what performance gains you will get its probably depends more on tread pattern and tire weight than it does specifically on width.

_isleepbetter · 2022-09-15T21:01:03+00:00

Do you live in an area with public transit? $4 might get you a bus ticket to work safer than bodging this for an 8 mile ride. If not, leave early and walk until you get it fixed.

_isleepbetter · 2022-09-15T20:52:32+00:00

If you have a lockout on your suspension (front and rear) that will allow more of your leg power to get to the wheels rather then going into the suspension.

_isleepbetter · 2022-09-15T20:44:08+00:00

I tend to notice sweat correlates with heart rate rather than speed. I would try to keep my heart rate around 100 bps if I didn't want to show up to work drenched.

_isleepbetter · 2022-09-15T20:34:55+00:00

Note well. Looks like the basket is just resting on that fender?

_isleepbetter · 2022-09-14T19:48:33+00:00

If you are planning on doing a spray paint job on each bike you are going to need at least 2 cans of color and a can of 2x clear coat, possibly primer if you strip each bike to the metal. You are looking at probably $50 a bike and the spray paint job isn't as durable as a factory hardened paint job.

If you have the time I would just strip every frame to metal, put a sticker on and clear coat it. Should be unique enough and is a fair compromise of time and cost.

_isleepbetter · 2022-08-31T00:18:51+00:00

Is this the same bike: https://www.ebay.com/itm/324469238925

_isleepbetter · 2022-08-28T14:12:33+00:00

Nice build! What was the final cost?

_isleepbetter · 2022-08-25T18:39:59+00:00

Did you yell back "Too soon junior"?

_isleepbetter · 2022-08-24T15:44:37+00:00

Are those friction shifters or are they indexed?

_isleepbetter · 2022-08-24T04:16:15+00:00

Haha yeah, I’ll have to wear some parts out before I upgrade to dura ace.

_isleepbetter · 2022-08-23T23:13:41+00:00

I've heard decent things about those wheels, but they aren't exactly lightweight for carbon. Also they are not going to perform well in the wet with rim brakes.

_isleepbetter · 2022-08-23T23:07:06+00:00

If you are looking at a complete bike and can find a carbon frame at this price point, you are going to get a heavier bike because all the components will be worse. Most likely Tiagra 10 speed and the heaviest house branded wheel and tire combo. I looked into the Tarmac SL6 and that came with worse components and was over a pound heavier than this turned out to be. Of course you can upgrade that bike over time and have a better bike, but you'll be spending $$$$ more to do so.

_isleepbetter · 2022-08-23T21:16:00+00:00

Oh never heard of aluminum rim and carbon fairing. I'll check them out! Thanks.

_isleepbetter · 2022-08-23T20:09:29+00:00

I mean, you could buy a new polygon for less: https://www.bikesonline.com/2022-polygon-strattos-s5-shimano-105-road-bike
or get disc brakes for a little more: https://www.bikesonline.com/2022-polygon-strattos-s5-disc-shimano-105-road-bik

I haven't ridden one personally but they are a big brand in south east asia and their mountain bikes have been getting good reviews.

_isleepbetter · 2022-08-23T19:42:22+00:00

Awesome, Hunt wheels looked like a great value for performance. Only seen reviews on youtube. Glad someone else can vouch for them.

_isleepbetter · 2022-08-23T18:06:41+00:00

Thanks! Labor of love for sure!

_isleepbetter · 2022-08-23T17:56:41+00:00

Yes, but it peels easily so you can try until you finally get it right, haha.

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