Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13

Jul 11, 19 8:40

Post #1 of 31 (12771 views)

These bikes are already showing up in shops even though Cannondale hasn't officially announced it yet. Looks like a beautiful bike too. I'm struggling to embed photos (is TinyPic dead???) so I'll link them below.

https://weightweenies.starbike.com/...=76073&mode=view
https://weightweenies.starbike.com/...=75923&mode=view

It seems there's both a rim brake and a disc brake model. Rumor is the disc brake version will clear 30mm tires comfortably. Just eyeing the frame, it appears that the rim brake version is direct mount. The downtube appears to have a bit of aero shaping. Seat tube seems to share the exact same seat post as the new Supersix Evo (so semi-aero IIRC). Leaked geometry indicates it will be very similar to the Evo 3 (appealing IMO).

Just taking a stab at it, but my guess is that the 105 rim brake version will be somewhere in the ~$1,300 range and a very appealing option at that. Fingers crossed for a reasonably priced frameset.

Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [GreenPlease] [ In reply to ]

Jul 11, 19 10:03

Post #2 of 31 (12539 views)

Noooooo, more of those god awful paint schemes! Please Cannondale, offer a colorway with nice big fat "cannondale" on the downtube where it belongs!!!

Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [PBT_2009] [ In reply to ]

Jul 11, 19 10:16

Post #3 of 31 (12484 views)

Came here to say this. Cool looking bike but their paint schemes are atrocious

Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [PBT_2009] [ In reply to ]

Jul 11, 19 10:27

Post #4 of 31 (12433 views)

I like the understated graphics. I don't really need giant logos all over the bike.

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Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [JasoninHalifax] [ In reply to ]

Jul 11, 19 10:37

Post #5 of 31 (12389 views)

I like the paint jobs, the logo is a bit lacking. Its like they fired the design staff and some corporate big wig just typed 'cannondale' in Arial and called it a day (I'm sure they tried Times New Roman and Italics as well).

I think a lot of people like the old classic CAAD design and hopefully they keep a retro model (they won't) but the truth is CAAD was getting their teeth kicked in by the Allez Sprint. I don't think this is going to change that. Truthfully they should have modeled CAAD more after the System Six.

Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [furiousferret] [ In reply to ]

Jul 11, 19 10:39

Post #6 of 31 (12381 views)

furiousferret wrote:

I like the paint jobs, the logo is a bit lacking. Its like they fired the design staff and some corporate big wig just typed 'cannondale' in Arial and called it a day (I'm sure they tried Times New Roman and Italics as well).

I think a lot of people like the old classic CAAD design and hopefully they keep a retro model (they won't) but the truth is CAAD was getting their teeth kicked in by the Allez Sprint. I don't think this is going to change that. Truthfully they should have modeled CAAD more after the System Six.

It's a throwback logo to the '80's Cannondales. Same spot on the top tube and everything, IIRC.

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Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [GreenPlease] [ In reply to ]

Jul 11, 19 10:43

Post #7 of 31 (12360 views)

I want to see a Black Inc. Version of this sooooo badly.

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Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [PBT_2009] [ In reply to ]

Jul 11, 19 11:33

Post #8 of 31 (12193 views)

PBT_2009 wrote:

Noooooo, more of those god awful paint schemes! Please Cannondale, offer a colorway with nice big fat "cannondale" on the downtube where it belongs!!!

I’m with you on the paint schemes but I’m divided on the logo. I have an FS-i with the big Cannondale logo on the DT which looks nice and I like but it’s also nice to have subtle branding as well.

Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [GreenPlease] [ In reply to ]

Jul 11, 19 14:25

Post #9 of 31 (11881 views)

So glad I got my CAAD10 when I did. 2012 model that (I think) looks amazing with its color.

I love the bike, but these hideous color jobs aren’t doing Cannondale any favors I alluring me to trade up.

Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [blueapplepaste] [ In reply to ]

Jul 11, 19 14:59

Post #10 of 31 (11802 views)

Yeah, caad 12 purple is a beautiful bike

Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [blueapplepaste] [ In reply to ]

Jul 11, 19 15:46

Post #11 of 31 (11733 views)

I got one of the final year model Caad10 frames on closeout and I'm pretty happy I did. Its a killer frame with a killer paint scheme. But I agree with the last guy, the purple Caad12 was siiiiiiiick.

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Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [furiousferret] [ In reply to ]

Jul 11, 19 19:13

Post #12 of 31 (11474 views)

Caad has always had round tubes and the made in USA years had beautifully finished welds. My Caad 9 silver was a killer crit and road race bike I wish I still had it. Cannondale need to be careful here this is an iconic model with a rep as best in class alloy ride and this latest model doesn’t excite me.

Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [GreenPlease] [ In reply to ]

Jul 11, 19 19:36

Post #13 of 31 (11417 views)

I saw one in the flesh about a week ago and it looked pretty nice very much an alloy version of the new Supersix. The most interesting and unappealing thing to me was the allen head screws all over it so you can mount mudguards, brackets and the like.

Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [Shambolic] [ In reply to ]

Jul 11, 19 19:40

Post #14 of 31 (11408 views)

That’s cool to here it looks good in person but a shame about the mounting points.

Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [Shambolic] [ In reply to ]

Jul 11, 19 20:03

Post #15 of 31 (11362 views)

Shambolic wrote:

I saw one in the flesh about a week ago and it looked pretty nice very much an alloy version of the new Supersix. The most interesting and unappealing thing to me was the allen head screws all over it so you can mount mudguards, brackets and the like.

I... did not expect that

Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [Gilliga] [ In reply to ]

Jul 11, 19 20:29

Post #16 of 31 (11314 views)

Gilliga wrote:

Caad has always had round tubes and the made in USA years had beautifully finished welds. My Caad 9 silver was a killer crit and road race bike I wish I still had it. Cannondale need to be careful here this is an iconic model with a rep as best in class alloy ride and this latest model doesn’t excite me.

For every CAAD you see at a race, there are 3 Allez Sprints.

Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [GreenPlease] [ In reply to ]

Jul 13, 19 12:11

Post #17 of 31 (10462 views)

Teaser on Cannondales instagram, looks like the official announcement coming 7/15.

Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [pete459] [ In reply to ]

Jul 13, 19 12:14

Post #18 of 31 (10453 views)

They’re for sale on Contender Bicycle’s website. A bit more expensive than I would have thought: 105 trim rim brake is ~$1,800.

Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [GreenPlease] [ In reply to ]

Jul 13, 19 14:27

Post #19 of 31 (10316 views)

I couldn't find it on the website but maybe i'm looking in the wrong place. I expected the 105 trim to be around $1,600--I think you can get a SuperSix 105 for around $1800 so I feel like that's a bit high. I mean, if I decide to upgrade from my CAAD10 i'll do what I always do and wait for the 20-30% year end sales anyway.

Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [pete459] [ In reply to ]

Jul 13, 19 14:47

Post #20 of 31 (10285 views)

I thought the SuperSix 105 was retailing for $2,200, no?

Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [GreenPlease] [ In reply to ]

Jul 13, 19 14:56

Post #21 of 31 (10272 views)

I think I saw the SuperSix Evo 105 on the Cdale website for ~$1900

Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [pete459] [ In reply to ]

Jul 13, 19 15:17

Post #22 of 31 (10240 views)

pete459 wrote:

I think I saw the SuperSix Evo 105 on the Cdale website for ~$1900

That's the old model. They have the new models under a different tab/page ("All New SuperSix Evo") and the rim 105 model is $2200.

https://www.cannondale.com/en/USA/Products/ProductCategory.aspx?nid=58983467-4fe8-4631-98f8-febc1ef56986

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Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [furiousferret] [ In reply to ]

Jul 13, 19 20:43

Post #23 of 31 (10075 views)

furiousferret wrote:

Gilliga wrote:

Caad has always had round tubes and the made in USA years had beautifully finished welds. My Caad 9 silver was a killer crit and road race bike I wish I still had it. Cannondale need to be careful here this is an iconic model with a rep as best in class alloy ride and this latest model doesn’t excite me.

For every CAAD you see at a race, there are 3 Allez Sprints.

Yep, this year it is the most popular bike in the big cat 1/2 crits by far. Great price, aggressive geometry, disc/rim options, and well made. I still mave my old CAAD10 from 2011 and it's a great bike but now lives on the trainer. I now race a Venge and also an Allez sprint as they handle identically.

Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [furiousferret] [ In reply to ]

Jul 14, 19 3:57

Post #24 of 31 (9897 views)

But isn't that in line with the usual Cannondale-Specialized marketshare split in road? Feels like 2:1 or 3:1 is across the board, not just the alloy models.

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Re: Possibly the Worst Kept Bike Secret at the Moment: Cannondale Caad 13 [M----n] [ In reply to ]

Jul 15, 19 15:36

Post #25 of 31 (9079 views)

Well it's live on the site. And that Force Axs model sure is drool worthy.

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