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Healey
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: June 25, 2011
Strengths: Light and durable.Weaknesses: Not the latest fasion.Bottom Line: I took one R1000 CAAD7 frameset, very second hand, build it up with full carbone forks, a Sram Rival groupset and Dura Ace 7801 wheels.
USE setpost, Deda 100 stem, Newton bars and a Thoork saddle.
Total weight 15lb dead inc Keo carbon pedals.
Out sprints, climbs and rides just about every current carbon combo I have been able to lay my hands on.
The best alloy frame ever made.
I have put over 5000miles on this frame, god knows how many were put on it by the previose owners, and it is as fresh as a daisy. Buy one and smile at all those overpriced carbon bikes, which usualy weigh a lot more and are no stiffer....
Favorite Ride: Caad 7
Price Paid:
$270.00
Purchased At: Home built.
Similar Products Used: Caad2, 3, 4,
Bike Setup: Read review.
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sc0ch
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: October 7, 2006
Strengths: Good investment, will likely retain value for resale.
Lightning fast.
Stiff.
Good brakes (shimano105).
Bullet proof wheels (krysium elites).Weaknesses: none yet!Bottom Line: Since I was on a budget I jumped at the opportunity to buy an older used R1000. However, I was concerned about frame fatigue. To my relief, after 600 miles of brutal riding and one crash, the bike is unfazed. No creaks or flex is perceptable. Thus far the cycle has proven durable despite its thin walled 'optimo' frame tubing. I cheer cannondale for the robustness of their caad designs. If you're weary about buying an older race bike, maybe think again:
However, there are always risks when buying used. This review only represents my experience in this specific case.
Favorite Ride: Mt Lemmon AZ
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: Fairwheel (on consig
Similar Products Used: Cannondale Caad2 R500
Old 10-speed.
Big Sur.
Bike Setup: 2003 Caad7 R1000 stock setup
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ohioterpes
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: August 20, 2005
Strengths: light waight, strong, aerodynamic, fastWeaknesses: ultegra not dura ace not carbon seatpost unless you get the 05 i have the 04 and the saddle is not the best but it is amazingBottom Line: one of the best bikes i have ever rode it is a dream and when i have to put the compatition behind me i just fly up hills and on the straights amazing
Favorite Ride: rockys
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Purchased At: bike source
Similar Products Used: cannondle 600, trek 2100
Bike Setup: stock with upgrads in the saddle seatpost
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ohioterpes
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: August 20, 2005
Strengths: light waight, strong, aerodynamic, fastWeaknesses: ultegra not dura ace not carbon seatpost unless you get the 05 i have the 04 and the saddle is not the best but it is amazingBottom Line: one of the best bikes i have ever rode it is a dream and when i have to put the compatition behind me i just fly up hills and on the straights amazing
Favorite Ride: r 1000
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Purchased At: bike source
Similar Products Used: cannondle 600, trek 2100
Bike Setup: stock with upgrads in the saddle seatpost
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whitey
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: October 13, 2004
Strengths: weight, the frame is extremely comfortable to ride on (even more comfortable than my last bike, a full suspension mountain bike) wheels are sickly light. Looks great, very stealth in the black. Fit like a glove (6'4, 190) 60 cm frameWeaknesses: seat/seat post, more comfort/lighter.
brakes/casette to full ultegra or start my upgrades to duraceBottom Line: 2004 Cannondale R1000
Great ride, I was looking at Lightspeed and Cannondale, decided on the R1000 because of price. Extremely fast, easy to ride fast, stable. By far the most fun i've ever had on a bike. Bike was totaled the 23rd of September by a professor who wasn't looking, so a 2005 is on order.
Favorite Ride: the UP of Michigan
Price Paid:
$1580.00
Purchased At: Dexter Bike and Spor
Similar Products Used: nothing
Bike Setup: stock
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