Cannondale 2000 R1000 Aero

Price Paid:  $1200.00 at Newton Bike Shop (Ph

Favorite Ride:
Nasugbu, Bugarin, Santa Rosa

Bike Setup:
All stock (105 brakes and cassette, Ultegra crank and levers, CODA hubs, handlebar, Mavic rims and Cane Creek headset) except for saddle of course

Summary:
The mid geometry between road and TT bike makes it a great and versatile bike...CODA seat is comfy enough for short rides..a bit on the heavy side but in stock spec would make a GREAT training bike...a trade off in weight gives rock solid sealed hubs, spokes and rims...a head turner of a bike (gotta love that yellow finish)

Strengths:
great build quality, durability, exclusivity and lotsa ooomph

Weaknesses:
a bit on the heavy side, long top tube requires an immediate shorter stem change (for most riders)

Similar Products Used:
Giant TCR Composite, Cervelo Soloist, Monoc Quattro Pro

Price Paid:  $1300.00 at Local Bicycle Shop

Favorite Ride:
Anywhere Anytime

Bike Setup:
Stock with a Ultegra/105 mix. Contrary to popular opinions I really like the Coda saddle.

Summary:
This was a leftover so for the money the value was outstanding. It is my first road bike in many years (mountain biking for the past 5) and it feels like a rocket. Easy shifting, comfortable and the quality I have come to expect from Cannondale.
If your looking for quality and value I would definately consider this bike as a contender.

Strengths:
Rigidity and Aero profile are first rate. After riding Cannondale mountain bikes for several years this is right inline with the quality I expect.

Weaknesses:
A little long in the top tube. I switched to a shorter stem and am comfortable now.

Similar Products Used:
None

Price Paid:  $1700.00 at Bike Source

Favorite Ride:
Fermi

Bike Setup:
stock-profile aero bar

Summary:
Fast, light - I don't know what the hell these others are complaing about, we're talking about a solid, fast 18 pounder. Shifting is fair from low to high, better going down. Forget big to small ring, too clunky - you should stay in the big ring anyway.

All in all, I trust the bike, I ride about 140 - 220 miles a week, so its all good. Would have liked better tire, and the saddle sucks. Ride wise, comfort doesn't suffer as much as I thought it would, the bike handles the road well.

I wouldn't recommend this for heavier riders, nothing against the big guys, I just think when you pop out of the saddle to hammer, the ride will suffer. This is a perfect ride for 150 - 180 pnd riders.

Strengths:
Overall Feel. Product fits well - I'm average height (6ft) but have long arms, but I still feel comfy streching out over this rocket.

Weaknesses:
I'm coming off steel, so the ride was a little weird for me, I thought it was a little squishy at times. Responsive while in the saddle, a little delay out

Similar Products Used:
Klein, Gitane

Price Paid:  $1900.00 at From some guy

Favorite Ride:
Presque Isle State Park

Bike Setup:
60cm CAAD 4. Full Ultegra, except for Dura-Ace Barcon shifters, Spinergy Rev-X front wheel, and Hed Disc or Spnergy Rev-X rear, Depends on the wind. Visiontech aero bars.

Summary:
Awesome bike, very fast when set up as a TT bike. Don't do what Tri-athletes do, using High rise stems to offset the lowered headtube. If you can't handle the lower body position, then get a regular road bike. I have cut about 2 minutes off my time with this bike. Yes, it is a little heavy, but TT bikes are not really meant to climb well. The only thing I wish the bike would have is the cut out in the seat tube, but Cannondales way works great too. The cut out is much more sexier though.

Strengths:
Lime Green color
Aero dynamics

Weaknesses:
Compact, but that is how TT bikes are.
Ended up using more spacers.

Similar Products Used:
Regular Road Bike with clip-on aero bars. (Specialized M4).

Price Paid:  $1250.00

Bike Setup:
stock

Summary:
Cannondales CAD4 frame is top quality and the bright yellow aero appearance is top rate. I have been very impressed with the quality of bike I got for the price. For someone really into serious racing it may be a bit heavy.

Strengths:
For my first road bike this one seems fast and smooth. I rode several other Cannondales and Treks before purchasing this one. I like the way I was stretch out and my positioning over the pedals. This bike handles very well and has good stock components.

Weaknesses:
The CODA seat has to go!!! After doing several rides I think I may also shorten the stem a little. Due to my weight, 208 lbs, I may also investin new wheels this spring.

Similar Products Used:
First time road bike owner who is anticipating doing a few races this spring.