Bike Choice Questions/Options

[Cycleops]

Caad 8.. Some reviews say a wheel upgrade is needed but you could say that about most bikes at this price?
But what wheels would be an upgrade in let say Fulcrums.. the Quattro's, Fulcrum 3 or Fulcrum 1.

Just found a lovely quote from Eddy Merckx " Don't buy upgrades, ride up grades"

 

[Boon 51]

Just one piece of final advice, buy product, don't buy discount!

I suppose it depends on what make you like, a Trekkie would say buy the Trek but I take your point..

 

[Boon 51]

You have your answer. If you love Cannondales (i am a dale fan myself) why go for a Trek because of a few quid / Euros?

CAAD8 is imho one of the best bikes around.

I do love the Cannondales thats for sure..

 

[Boon 51]

Just found a lovely quote from Eddy Merckx " Don't buy upgrades, ride up grades"

Ah the man himself...

 

[Boon 51]

SHMBO said I can go and look at the bike on wednesday.. that nice of her innit..

 

[Sillyoldman]

Just one piece of final advice, buy product, don't buy discount!

That's a great quote.

 

[Boon 51]

Caad question..
Any known problems with the cables scratching your knees?

 

[outlash]

Caad question..
Any known problems with the cables scratching your knees?

Why would cables be scratching your knees?

 

[Boon 51]

Why would cables be scratching your knees?

Because when I had a Giant TCR 1 they did, on my Specialized Allez Comp they dont?

 

[Peteaud]

Friend who has one has never complained.

 

[outlash]

Friend who has one has never complained.

Me neither. The cable are all tucked underneath the tubes. I think your legs would have to be pretty big to get that close to the frame.


Tony.

 

[Boon 51]

Update..

I went to the bike shop in Malaga and chose the Cannondale Caad 8 105 in black and it should be here at the end of next week?
Yippee..

 

[Boon 51]

The Caad comes with Schwalbe Luganos what are they like?

 

[Peteaud]

The Caad comes with Schwalbe Luganos what are they like?

Ok, not my fave but reasonable.

 

[Boon 51]

Ok, not my fave but reasonable.

I'll get some Conti 4000's on my next mail order soon.
PS I will have to do a boot fair to get rid of some gear soon as I'm running out of space.