Is it weird that I feel like lathering myself in oil after I ride this?
Frame:
Cannondale CAD3
Fork/Headset:
Ritchey Carbon/IRD Techno Glide
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Ultegra 6600/Shimano
Pedals:
Shimano 105
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Sram/ Froce/Sram RED
Saddle/Seatpost:
Fizik Antares/Thomson Elite Setback
Brakes:
Sram Force
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Cosmic Pro
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic Cosmic Pro
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
A few things left to buy:
Tires
RD
Chain
Cables&Housing
Added by adrian13346. Last updated about 11 years ago.
As of about 11 years ago, adrian13346 has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
35 Comments
Yo i got some SRAM red gxp cranks for sale that'd look perfect on your bike, message me here.
Looking good so far man
Posted over 11 years ago
Thanks for the offer but I like the look of these silver cranks more.
Posted over 11 years ago
LOL noticed the "Fuck Superb" sticker. Nice build, love the changes
Posted over 11 years ago
diggin the upgrades
Posted over 11 years ago
Thanks duder, I have a little more then half saved up for the group. It should be done in about a month. So psyched!
Posted over 11 years ago
One of my favortie Cannondale frames of all time. Stopped myself from buying one on ebay on several occassions. Well done
Posted over 11 years ago
Thanks! Was originally planning on getting a CAAD 10 but realized I'm a kid with a minimum wage part time job and that goal didn't seem too realistic and it would take forever to finish. So I decided since I love the ride of my Saeco(stiff, great handling for a frame it's age) so much that i'm gonna build it back up with a modern group.
Posted over 11 years ago
I think this is a cooler build then the run of the mill Caad 10
Btw looks great so far. How do those bars feel? I'm thinking of trying them.
Posted over 11 years ago
The top section is flat like the mash bullhorns, great if you have big hands or don't like regular round bars.
Posted over 11 years ago
Oh man gonna be sick with that new fork and threadless
Posted over 11 years ago
Yeah it should look great, i'm probably gonna post pics showing the builds progress so check back when you can.
Posted over 11 years ago
haha nice sticker "fuck superb". lovely build though
Posted almost 12 years ago
Thanks, I'm actually gathering parts to rebuild it with a Force group and a threadless cockpit. Check back soon!
Posted almost 12 years ago
Saw this thing submitted to Bike Jerks on Tumblr. I also give props to this wagon.
Posted almost 12 years ago
This thing looks sick man. I'm trying to find an older Cdale frame myself to replace my motobecane. I'll def let you know of our next ride
Posted almost 12 years ago
I don't think you'll regret it, there's something awesome about these old made in America Cdales.
Posted almost 12 years ago
Word. Here's some motivation/inspiration: http://slamthatstem.com/image/37505357260
Posted almost 12 years ago
awesome bike man I would love one of these in my size
Posted almost 12 years ago
Thanks! You could probably find one easily on eBay, when I was searching for this there were about 6 or 7 of them up for sale.
Posted almost 12 years ago
Cool Road :) How do you like it?
Posted almost 12 years ago
I love it! Don't think i'm ever gonna sell. It rides amazing for a 14 year old AL frame. It feels extremely similar to the modern Cannondales i've ridden. Only changes I can think of are going 10 speed and maybe going threadless. Gonna take better pictures this weekend so check back soon!
Posted almost 12 years ago
Check out the Ritchey carbon fork on my CAAD4. It really helps smooth out the front end. Not much you can do to unstiffen an aluminum frame, though. Get shorts with extra padding...
Posted about 12 years ago
Thanks for the advice, and you were right this thing is crazy stiff. Compared to this my previous trek felt like steel. Right now i'm debating if I should upgrade and race this or buy CAAD 10. I can't remember the last time I owned a brand new bike.
Posted about 12 years ago
Nice one, Adrian. Looks good with the Pasela's.
Posted about 12 years ago
Thanks, I'm getting either full force or a rival/force mix in a few months. I also plan on going threadless in a bit don't know what fork i'm getting though.
Posted about 12 years ago
you deserve a massage and kudos too.awesome bike,why the fat tires? Is this an old team bike or a replica? enjoy
Posted about 12 years ago
The tires were from my previous build, but they aren't that big just 25's. This frame is a lot stiffer/harsher so i'll see how it feels on longer rides and maybe go smaller.The previous owner said it was a team bike but I don't know if it's true or not.
Posted about 12 years ago
Photos
Rzjarvis93 says:
this thing is really beautiful man, i'm super jealous because i'm looking for an older cannondale road bike for myself.
Posted about 11 years ago
adrian13346 says:
Thanks, I really miss it and i'm sad I had to sell. But being a senior in highschool, telling chicks you drive to school sounds a lot better then telling them you ride a bike. Might try and find another one.
Posted about 11 years ago
Rzjarvis93 says:
i had no shame in telling ladies i rode my bike to school when i was in high school. haha i still tell these college women the same thing. except i have a car too so idk. i hope you can get to where you can get something else or buy it back haha
Posted about 11 years ago