Cannondale caad12 frameset or bike

[jowwy]

has anybody got and can give me some feedback on how it rides?feels? And is it really as racey as it looks

Thanks

Ps im looking at the disc version, but im sure it would ride the same as the caliper version

 

[doog]

The CAAD10 is supremely comfortable despite its racing geometry...from what Ive read the CAAD12 is similar if not better...

Its on my radar but you'll need to get me off the 10 first

 

[fossyant]

I've yet to meet anyone that doesn't like their CAAD !

 

[vickster]

Someone on here has one...just can't remember who! Try the search function

 

[jowwy]

I've yet to meet anyone that doesn't like their CAAD !

Its available as a frameset at evans cycles for 700 nicker on c2w scheme....am truelly tempted

 

[fossyant]

Its available as a frameset at evans cycles for 700 nicker on c2w scheme....am truelly tempted

You know you want to.

I assume the 12 is above the 10. They are as light as carbon frames and are very 'tuned'. You won't have issues with it.

 

[jowwy]

You know you want to.

I assume the 12 is above the 10. They are as light as carbon frames and are very 'tuned'. You won't have issues with it.

The 12 is new for 2016.....added bonus of being disc frameset too

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Quit talking and get it done

 

[fossyant]

Wot he said !

 

[jowwy]

Quit talking and get it done

I have to wait til october......which is why im researching now. Weighing up my optoins

Its a long time to wait, but if fossy is right it will be worth it. Will just have to ride my Ti til then lol

 

[fossyant]

Right then, don't go googling any more bikes, or we'll end up with a thread like @Accy cyclist

 

[jowwy]

Right then, don't go googling any more bikes, or we'll end up with a thread like @Accy cyclist

Im not.....looking at the spec it looks like i would need a 50cm frame due to seat tube length, seems odd

 

[steveindenmark]

Jowy,

Cannondale frames are on the large side. We were in a bike shop last week looking at the CAAD 12 for Jannie. She is currently riding my old 54cm frame which is a fraction on the large size. We were sure she would need a 52cm frame but it was obvious when we saw it that the 50cm would be the correct one.

 

[al3xsh]

For me the fatal flaw on the caad12 is the use of qrs to attach the wheel whilst using disc brakes - I much prefer the idea of thru axles with discs!

My giant hybrid has discs and qrs and I find the front wheel a bit finicky to locate properly in the drop outs. As soon as I tighten the QR skewer the disc and calliper ends up rubbing.

I'm probably doing something wrong though! ;-)

A

 

[jowwy]

For me the fatal flaw on the caad12 is the use of qrs to attach the wheel whilst using disc brakes - I much prefer the idea of thru axles with discs!

My giant hybrid has discs and qrs and I find the front wheel a bit finicky to locate properly in the drop outs. As soon as I tighten the QR skewer the disc and calliper ends up rubbing.

I'm probably doing something wrong though! ;-)

A

Got 2 disc roadies and dont have that problem on either....or on qrs on the 29er