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mc366
a Road Racer
from Date Reviewed: June 3, 2010
Strengths: Durability,handling,handmade in usaWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: Ahhh my trusty caad9.I love this bike.I feel its the ideal balance of stiffness and quick handling.Compared to my system six its just a little more compliant but still very stiff and responsive.The front end of the caad9 is not quite as stiff as the system six but the bottom bracket area feels just as stiff to me.
Favorite Ride: hwy 39
Price Paid:
$1400.00
Purchased At: incycle
Similar Products Used: caad 4
system six
six 13
Bike Setup: dura ace/williams weels
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fab4
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: March 21, 2009
Strengths: Price, stiffness.Weaknesses: Not a BB30.Bottom Line: Super stiff but not harsh. A lot of bike for the price. Bike is very responsive.
Favorite Ride: San Diego Roads
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At: Nytro
Similar Products Used: Tried them all.
Bike Setup: Stock with Shimano 105 group.
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CAAD9_Lover
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: October 17, 2008
Strengths: - Stiff, light frame
- Good handling
- Amazing power transferWeaknesses: - Rough rideBottom Line: 2008 Cannondale CAAD9 R5
I bought this as my first road bike for $1,200 on sale ($1,500 out the door with pedals, shoes, bottle cages, and tax).
This bike climbs, accelerates, turns, and brakes with ease. Hills seem flat. It handles like a dream at all speeds. Power transfer is unbelievable.
Favorite Ride: Any on a CAAD9
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Purchased At: Williamson Bicycle W
Similar Products Used: Test-rode Trek 2100, Scott Speedster S40, and Trek 1.5
Bike Setup: Triple chainring, Ultegra 6600 SPD-SL pedals. Otherwise stock.
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brandon_anteup
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: September 16, 2008
Strengths: Super Stiff
Relatively light
Geometry is perfect for my stature.
Components are great for price
It's a rocket.Weaknesses: The "carbon" (or aluminum w/ a carbon veneer) seat post had to go, switched it out with a titanium post which feels much better. The wheel set on the bike was also fairly subpar, having the nipples on the hub is nice in theory but extremely cumbersome when it comes to a truing the wheel. Stem also developed a creek whenever I would get out of the saddle, replaced that anyways so not a problem anymore.Bottom Line: I spent 3 months reading countless comparisons between different rigs in this price range. I ended up with Caad 9 R5, based primarily on the components and geometry best suiting my body structure vs price. I am extremely happy with this bike, I'm a larger rider (6'3" - 205lbs) and this rig takes all of the punishment in stride and 500 miles later still rides like the day I got it, if not better. The alum. is definitely a harsher ride than most carbon however the sturdiness of the frame more than makes up for it. I know this bike will be with me for a very long time.
Favorite Ride: GMR
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At: Elixxir Cycles, Waln
Similar Products Used: Medici Pro Strada
Specialized Allez
Cannondale Caad 8
Bike Setup: Cannondale Caad 9 R5 ultegra/105 mix.
Mavic open pro w/ dura ace hub in the rear. Open pro w/ Syncros Magnesium in the front.
Bianchi titanium seat post.
Fizik Arione saddle
Deda Zero 13cm stem
Deda Zero bars
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nullpointers
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: June 24, 2008
Strengths: Stiff stiff
Climbing
Power transfer
Bang for the buck
Crazy fast steeringWeaknesses: rear end is a tad stiff on the bumpy stuff...will pop your butt upBottom Line: Outstanding frame. I had originally bought a 56 optimo 2 but decided to drop a frame size to 54 so LBS traded be to this years version the R5 (identical save graphics as far as I know). This bike never ceases to amaze me. The power transfer is immediate and sudden. This bike leaps forward without the slightest hesitation. Thought about mid range carbon but they all felt like mush compared to this frames outstanding stiffness and power transfer. Even though it rides a tad harsh (not a comfort bike) and has a more traditional geometory I am still perfectly willing to do centuries on it. The hourglass rear seatstays really do seem to work with regards to soaking up some of alu's inherant roughness.
Favorite Ride: The 4 hills
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: All sorts
Bike Setup: Ultegra sl kit, rolfs, easton carbon bits
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