CAAD10 - Force 22

[btompkins0112]

Thanks! I carry the frame pump and a few tubes on solo rides.

We have a little girl, Amelia. She is doing great! Thanks for asking.

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[btompkins0112]

Got around to de-labeling the stem and bars.



Well get some full bike shots when the weather clears up.

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[prendrefeu]

I like your bike.

[btompkins0112]

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[btompkins0112]

Update from my ride today....







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[FilmAt11]

Bike looks great! That looks humid

[mxs]

Which spindle length did you have to use with the Hollowgrams, 104 or 109?

[btompkins0112]

The Hollowgrams are the SL version so they came with the 104mm spindle. I am limited out on my front mech, so I think I probably could get a better setup with the 109mm, but waiting for a deal on one to show up.

[mxs]

So both fit, but the 109 allows for a wider range of adjustment?

[btompkins0112]

Yes, I currently have the 104 (with the lip on the NDS) and it functions perfectly, save for the outer limit screw adjustment being maxed.

[headwind816]

Okay, what's the story? Why the feeler in the Sales thread?

[btompkins0112]

Well......you know me . With the new baby and all, I find it hard to ride as "hard and fast" as I did before, so I am thinking of doing a custom steel "all-road" machine. I have a bit of a cross circuit built in my back yard (30 acres) and I want something that will fit 35c tires so I can get a workout in close to home, but still be able to put some relatively skinny (28c) rubber on and hit a fast-ish group ride. I would consider a trade for a disc cross bike with some transitional geometry. Don't get my wrong, I love my CAAD and if it had discs and could take 32-35c tires I would keep it, but alas it doesn't, and the wife would not allow two bikes at this time.

[53x12]

btompkins goes through bikes as fast as I go through hookers and blow.

[btompkins0112]

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[53x12]

Just remember in a years time (or less) from selling your CAAD, you will regret it and decide you want to get a CAAD again. That is ok. It is also ok to have more than one bike.

But if taking a sabbatical from the CAAD lets you realize how great a frame it is, that is good enough. Just do it right next time and go with Di2.