Clearly not one of the podium hustlers posting on this comment board have ever ridden this bike. Nor probably even seen it in real life. Caad is light-years ahead of all other aluminum frames and just ever so slightly behind carbon. In Canada the Supersix Evo Hi-Mod Dura Ace Di2 retails at $15,000 and the Caad13 SRAM etap $7,000 - less than half the price. I would argue that the group-set with the Caad13 is even better than the Di2 but that's debatable. If you think a couple of welds and the stigma in your elite Saturday morning coffee ride group over riding Aluminum is worth it then giddy-up. Anyone ever stacked on your carbon frame and had a baby wipe fit over whether it's safe to ride again lol! Never mind, I challenge one person here to explain the how a carbon lay-up is worth $8,000 more. Better yet, just mail me the check! Happy riding...

If aluminium bikes are in focus, the Specialized Allez sprint discs should get a mention, great bike with a awesome construction method, especially with the bottom bracket.

I’ve been riding Cannondale aluminum bicycles since 1986, yes 86...when they were oversized tubes like the Klein frames, if you remember them. I loved Cannondale then and love them now. Absolutely no reason to have to sell your kidney to buy a Super Six Evo or the latest Carbon go-into-debt Road Warrior when these bikes stay in-style all day, every day and through the years. They rock in every performance category. I’ve still got my CAAD 10 and 12 they’re bullet proof. A Crit bike, a nasty weather ride , a trusty indoor trainer friend and all-round do most anything really good bicycle. +1 here peeps.

@DaveCM

4 жыл бұрын

My first super nice road bike was a Cannondale I bought in 1990. I came from a Bridgestone (Yes, I know. A classic now.) and so the first time I rode the Cannondale, I couldn't get over how stiff the frame was! I am 6'3" and was an Infantry Marine at the time. I could always feel the bottom bracket of the Bridgstone flexing just a little every time I'd put in a hard sprint or grind up a steep climb. The Cannondale had no flex! Granted it beat the crap out of me with the 18 and 20c tires back then, but I didn't care.

@roadglide

4 жыл бұрын

I run 28’s in mine and it’s smooth.

@DaveCM

4 жыл бұрын

@@roadglide 28's are nice. I don't ever want to go back to the old 18c tires

@Dreamweaver94

Жыл бұрын

I actually restored a 1986 model with a 105 group set in 2015, I believe it was a SR500 model. Regardless, it's been fun, but as much as I like the thought of throwing on some light wheels, a new group set, carbon fork, etc, I think I'll make a ~35 year leap forward upgrade with this bike.

@martinjones8271

Ай бұрын

Hey - I'm looking to replace my CAAD9 and was thinkng of going carbon - now have to rethink - and look at the 13!

those welds are pretty bad for nearly £2000

Great bike, I got the 105 disc version and I absolutely love it.

@GFCoyleWVU

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I’m considering the 105 disc and have a few questions. Is it something that I could ride both on hilly roads in town as well as on a flat, finely crushed limestone trail system? And is it comfortable for long rides? It would be my only bike, and those are my main interests. I am no expert, so I would appreciate any advice!

@JonnyImpreza

3 жыл бұрын

@@GFCoyleWVU I completed my longest rides on this bike (100km+) and it was the most comfortable bike that I have ever owned. I think that provided you have the correct tires, finely crushed limestone trails should be good!

Having ridden the bike for more than 1000 miles I can say it handles great. Better than most bikes Ive ridden. The downside for me was the creak in the seatpost wedge. This can be fixed but its annoying its there in the first place.

The best aluminium in the world!!

How does the BB score on the 'Creakometer'?

Can anyone tell me what's the name or model of the pedal used. Thanks!

so asymmetric rear wheel construction? Can I use any cranks? How's the BB creak? Can i get a aftermarket seat post? Anything else stupidly vendor specific on this one?

@mikicastan

4 жыл бұрын

Cannondale is well known for proprietry nonsense. They are worst in whole market in that regards

That front skewer lever position made me shiver.

Does anyone know why the welding is so obvious on this bike compared to the caad 12, particularly the join between the top tube and seat tube, it's not up to the usual high Cannondale standard.

@vadlme

4 жыл бұрын

cos they making in Taiwan 😒

@renanmartinuzzo5255

2 жыл бұрын

I'd guess that with the lower seat steays, there's more torsional load being applied to the joint of the top tube and the seat tube. Also, the top tube is thinner at that joint, meaning they would have to add more welding material for strenth. Lastly, well finished welds means adding material to make the surface smooth.

£1300 ish quid 🤔 cheapest I've seen is £1599 for the 105 rim version £1899 for the 105 disc over priced considering you can pick up a giant tcr ultegra disc or rim model sun £1400

@byrondixon4648

4 жыл бұрын

Yes - compared to others they do cost quite a bit more. Is it really worth it?

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The CAAD12 handles like a dream, is super responsive, aggressive and compliant. It just doesn’t have dropped seat stays or a weird shaped seat post. They’ve just hiked the prices and added a proprietary tech system. Cycling Weekly trolling out more marketing baloney.

Is this still press fit BB?

@0rangekick

4 жыл бұрын

yes, the infamous BB30

@BikeLife154

4 жыл бұрын

Yes the indescribably terrible BB30a! Don’t be fooled by this advertisement! Their bikes are terrible!

@FenixYuk

4 жыл бұрын

@@0rangekick i personally never had any problem with BB30, got CAAD10 & slate & even specialized allez sprint all using BB30, not a single creak except there was a time when my crank wasn't installed right. The thing is I saw many people including frieends of mine freak out when there was creaking and then instantly blame the BB, they kept trying to change/service their BB until the very end they gave up the damn bike, then comes their BSA salvation and creaks there are. They went nuts and meddling with their cranks and derailleurs, shelling out whole bunch of money. At the end of the day finding out their pricey zipp wheels' spokes are the source.

@0rangekick

4 жыл бұрын

@@FenixYuk my problem with BB30 is that you're pressing a hardened steel bearing directly into a frame that is more than likely made from a softer material. Trek has a standard called BB90 where you're pressfitting a hardened steel bearing into carbon directly. This is a design flaw and a big enough flaw that I will not spend one penny in owning it, nor should anyone else for that matter.

@FenixYuk

4 жыл бұрын

@@0rangekick problem is bearings are all press fitted, they either were pressed into the frame or pressed into a cup and then the cup being theated into a frame. Like many have mentioned BB30's problem actually is that it got a shorter 68mm spindle, which is technically inferior, coupled with Cannondale's shitty manufacturing QC, press fit or not isn't the issue.

why is your return policy bogus

Very deserved inclusion. I own a 12 and a 13. Nobody does aluminium like Cannondale.

@Stefanosinf

4 жыл бұрын

Have you ridden the TREK Emonda ALR? (it has invisible weldings..)

@ronitdebnath

4 жыл бұрын

@@Stefanosinf Yes...but 12 and 13 are just better. Emonda looks better but cannys ride and handle much better

@ronitdebnath

4 жыл бұрын

@@Stefanosinf Ride a emonda alr out of the saddle and then do the same with a 12. You ll shit in your pants at the difference.

@Stefanosinf

4 жыл бұрын

@@ronitdebnath if I given the chance, I will. 🤟 Cheers

@JanKowalski-pe9lo

4 жыл бұрын

Ok... so what`s your opinion Caad13 have advantage in over Caad 12?

Shame it's not got rack and mudguard mounts

@DCmac

4 жыл бұрын

it's got mudguard mounts!!

Everything is great until you saw those welds... yikes!

Is this a good bike for hill climbing?

Disc brakes really screwed up the good look of this bicycle.

still have that ugly stem , smh...

For that Price a Fezzari Empire, etap force group with Monoform Carbon frame🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

@roadglide

4 жыл бұрын

Daniel Otero They’ve got this frame-set with Shimano 105 for half the price. 🤧

@danielotero4484

4 жыл бұрын

After i posted this message and just for ship and giggles i went to the Cannondale website and I was blown away at the USA price @$5750.00 for aluminum bike way over price for value

@DaveCM

4 жыл бұрын

Not exactly. The Fezzari has much lower end wheels and doesn't have the aero cockpit (not that the cockpit matters to me on a bike like this). So, add another $2,000 (or your currency equivalent) to the price of the bike for comparable wheels. Another $500 for aero bars if you want the look. I have to admit that I am a big Cannondale fanboy, but if I hadn't bought my SuperSix last year, I would be seriously considering the Fezzari. I love the way it looks.

@danielotero4484

4 жыл бұрын

@@DaveCM I'll give that but Fezzari Empire same build with etap Force and with all hidden cables is my choice and still save money to get heat moldable shoes or a power meter

It may be quick, but, it doesnt have a soul

Rubbish video, doesn’t seem objective, but instead like they are getting paid to talk it up. Shockingly lack of honesty as they sound like Cannondale employees

@cyclingweekly

4 жыл бұрын

We only put products in Editor’s Choice if we love them. They’re the best of the best.