Hi Gang
So in the interest of dropping my bike times for next season I got involved with group rides.
My LBS has a 2011 Cannondale Supersix 105 in my size for $150 more than the Cannondale Caad10 105
I personally have no prejudice for or against Carbon or Aluminum – just want the best bike for the $$. Of course I’ll ride em both but that’ll only give me a bit of an idea
Any thoughts would be appreciated. And I’m 36 so the idea of a smoother ride is beginning to appeal to me
thanks!!! Shaun
well, its not clear that the supersix will be smoother than a modern aluminum cannondale.
BUT, for $105 why NOT take the carbon goodness? hell yes! weighs less at least.
I was in a similar situation, and I went for the SuperSix over the CAAD10. Mainly because I’ve owned aluminum, I wanted carbon, and I liked the paint better.
Get carbon and don’t look back! Just don’t ever crash, because the frame will dissolve underneath you into a pile of carbon dust and blow away in the breeze, rendering an already-unthinkable repair job even more impossible.
CAAD10 is retro.
I have a good relationship with a top cannondale dealer, and there is not a salesperson in the store that would take a standard mod super six over a caad10. Just sayin.
I have a good relationship with a top cannondale dealer, and there is not a salesperson in the store that would take a standard mod super six over a caad10. Just sayin.
why not?
Weight diffference is less than 200 grams and the ride to some is superior and to others equal. Plus for aero geeks, the tubes are far smaller on the caad10 than the super six.
Now keepin mind, I’m going to be rocking a cervelo base s5 in about 14 days but the caad 9 is still the best bike I have evr ridden for stiffness, comfort and feel. All subjective of course.
Also from a durability standpoint, the alu frame will give you a lot less grief should you ever go down. You may end up with only a small dent (even with canondales thin tubes) instead of a nice wall ornament. Not to say that carbon can’t be made as durable but as this price point I doubt they have many resin modifiers.
Test rode both before getting the CAAD 10.
Supersix is NICE, especially with the Hollowgram crankset.
The CAAD 10 was just as nice. The Reps spec’d the testers with RS80 wheels and FSA cranks (versus the R-SYS wheels and hollowgram crankset on the SuperSix) and it was a significant difference in responsiveness.
In the end, I got the CAAD 10 with the Hollowgram cranks and upgraded wheels. Nicest bike Ive ever owned. Plus the crash replacement doesnt require me to signup for financial aid.
KW
Both bikes are pretty rad and good bang for your buck. Caad 10 is pretty hard to beat in terms of a bike you wont destroy (would be more difficult anyway). And you can do just about anything with it. The supersix’s ride amazing for sure and lighten things up quite a bit (esp. if you go hi mod). Caad10 though I think is where it’s at unless your pockets are a little deeper.
Thanks Guys
I’m very pleasantly surprised at what I’m reading for the simple reason that I LOVE the white/Liquigas paint job on the Caad10 for 2012 and I also love saving money.
And yeah, the weight difference on the standard mod supersix and the Caad frames is just 100 grams.
I was expecting a different set of answers and am now even more excited to go shopping next week.
I expected a majority of Super six as well, I’m very surprised.
take that carbon freak!
Cant go wrong.
Caad10, hands down.
SuperSixs are great for racing, but the glory of the Caad line is their bomb-proof-ness. Seriously, some of the best training bikes in the world.
I’d get the CAAD10 but swap out the brakes. I love my CAAD10 but the brakes are crap. Everything else is great.
I got the CAAD10 Durace for less than the 105 Supersix a couple months ago. 2011 version though. Love it. Weighed 15.98 lbs with no pedals, 54cm.
Love the CAAD 10. Can’t go wrong.
Hi Guys
So happy with your responses – found a great deal on a 2011 Black Caad10 5 – pickin it up Wednesday!!
Pics to follow
Thanks for all your input
Shaun
I own both. I use the CAAD10 for group rides because it feels like it accelerates better and the SuperSix on long training rides because of ride comfort.
I have CAAD9 I might have to consider adding a CAAD10 to the stable now.