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CAAD's aluminum (presumably with carbon fork), though. The Madone is full carbon, so of course it's going to cost more.
If you can find one in your size, do give it a shot, though. DBF says his R2000 (the forerunner to the CAAD series) is a much nicer ride than his old Giant (basically, my bike), though how much is due to the higher-quality aluminum and how much was because of other stuff, I don't know.
At least I don't leave slime trails.
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2009 Giant Avail 3 |Specialized Jett 143
2013 Charge Filter Apex| Specialized Jett 143
1996(?) Giant Iguana 630|Specialized Riva
Saving for the next one...