No new bike yet. She needed to talk to BF and wants him to look at mine. The Bella is looking better all the time.
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07-01-2006, 07:47 PM #1
Bikin' Momma
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07-04-2006, 02:15 PM #2
Chase Cyclery
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Cannondale R1000
I ride Cannondales all the time. from an older CAAD 5 frame to two different CAAD 7 frames. I have raced, toured and done many long rides on all of them. The CAAD 7(and of course the newer models)ride entirely different than the older models,, including my old CAAD 5 and the R4oo. Obviously, the more expensive frames are not only lighter, but dampen vibration and do not absorb all of the energy that you put into the bike to make it move. If you compare like priced bikes, I think that you will find that they are a great deal!! There are certainly lots of bikes out there, and perhaps some that ride better... but the question to ask is what do they cost? It would be like comparing a VW to a Volvo...both very nice, but not comparable at all.
If you're wanting something with carbon chainstays, then move up from the R1ooo and then really have a good idea what is the most comfortable for you with the amount of money that you have to spend. Last that I knew, Cannondale also had a trade in policy on their frames... if you decide that down the road you want something a bit nicer, then you can trade your current frame in and apply the credit towards something else... a great option!!
Have fun looking!!
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