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'04 or '05 Ironman 2000
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I am debating between a 2004 Cannondale Ironman 2000 and a 2005 Ironman 2000. The 04 is new and is about $250 cheaper than the used 05. These are the differences that I see:

2004 2005

Forks Aero Carbon Slice si Slice aero premium

Tires Continental Grand Prix 3000 Michelin ironman foldable

Ultegra 9 Ultegra 10

Crank/BB Ultegra/Ultegra Cannondale Carbon Si/Hollowgram Si

Any thoughts from the collective on the components-to-price difference with the 04 new and the 05 used. The main differences I see are the 9 to 10 and the different crank/BB sets. Is the oversized BB that useful or should I put the 250 saved toward race wheels?

Thanks for any input,

Skooch
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Re: '04 or '05 Ironman 2000 [Skooch] [ In reply to ]
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I ride a 2004 IM 2000, and I love it. Great spec, and all you need are race wheels to complete the package and make it a real speed machine. That said, I've also tried the 2005 and the Cannondale Si crank is awesome - light and stiff. But not awesome enough to make me spend $250 more for a used bike.

If I was in your boat, I'd go with the NEW 2004. I'd put the extra $250 towards a fast front wheel on Ebay or in the classifieds here, and for an extra $60 throw a wheel cover on the back. Then you've got yourself one hell of a fast machine.
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Re: '04 or '05 Ironman 2000 [GearGrinder] [ In reply to ]
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Thanks for the advice!
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