CAAD10 vs. Specialized Amira Comp

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I have a custom 26 inch Gunnar Crosshairs with Rival which I've mainly only used for CX and riding trails, plus one weekend of credit card touring. It's a nice bike, but it's not a fast bike.

Ha, no one told one of my friends that it's not fast. She rides about half the miles I do and is WAY stronger/faster than I. I actually know 3 people who ride this bike on road with slicks and for CX.

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Ha, no one told one of my friends that it's not fast. She rides about half the miles I do and is WAY stronger/faster than I. I actually know 3 people who ride this bike on road with slicks and for CX.

Hah. So the engine is probably not fast in my case... Although I put slicks on it and rode about 200km in the coutryside one weekend and I just didn't like it, riding around the trails however I love it! I think when I get some fenders it'll be an amazing commuter too.

I just want a fancy modern bike I think.

[Caddy]

Don't get hung up on the Ultegras - 105s are fine, and if in the future you do feel the need to upgrade, the cost of one or two components is much less than finding a brand new frame that will fit you.

[louisianalouise]

Some input... I ride a Cannondale Supersix 52 - its the "mens" version and I have no issues with it. Men's bikes have better resale value and the differences are small, especially if you want that aggressive race position. I'd recommend switching out handlebars for 40cm vs 42 or 44 that come with bike.

My friend has a CAAD 10 in a 56 and it is an awesome bike. I would suggest thinking about SRAM rival - it beats 105 and Ultegra hands down. I have Dura-ace but if I was replacing or rebuilding my bike I would go with SRAM red or rival. My bike is team sponsored, and if I end up needing to buy one, that CAAD 10 has my name on it!

The Amira is cute, but I would choose high grade ALU over cheap carbon ANYDAY

[hammermama]

Recently, as I was trying to decide between 5 (yes, i could narrow the list down to 5!) new road bikes, 3 of which, I could not testride, I brought all the different geometries (printed out from online) to a professional fitter to discuss. He got me on the size cycle and we looked at all the geometries and talked about the kind of riding I do and by the end, the list was down to 2. then, it was all about paintjob

in your case, i think both of these are quite different geometries (head tube lenght, etc.) so, along with everybody else, I agree that the one that fits best, will be the best for you.

goodluck!

julie

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Just an update... I took a very different route and got a second-hand XS Litespeed Bella with 650c wheels, all Ultegra except the Dura Ace crankset and cassette. I got it today and it was raining so I only rode to a friend's place but I love it already! Felt so good. Much nicer than the steel bike I've been riding, and much nicer than the Specialized Amira I test rode. It shifts so much nicer than the Rival on one of my other bikes too.

Thanks for all the input. I'll remember it for when I decide I want a carbon bike. I hope that is never

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That's odd... I thought I replied a week or so ago with an update and thanking everyone for their input.

I got a really good deal on an XS 650c Litespeed Bella with Ultegra/Dura-Ace and I love it sooooo much. It fits like a glove and is really comfy to ride. Maybe one day I'll want a carbon SuperSix or Amira but for now I'm super happy. It's my second bike with 650c wheels and I have to say I much prefer the smaller wheel size on small frames.

[snapdragen]

That's odd... I thought I replied a week or so ago with an update and thanking everyone for their input.

I got a really good deal on an XS 650c Litespeed Bella with Ultegra/Dura-Ace and I love it sooooo much. It fits like a glove and is really comfy to ride. Maybe one day I'll want a carbon SuperSix or Amira but for now I'm super happy. It's my second bike with 650c wheels and I have to say I much prefer the smaller wheel size on small frames.

You did, it got caught in the moderated posts net....