Hi,
For a friend entering road cycling, there are two (second hand) options
- CAAD10 / 105 (2013-ish) with upgraded ultegra wheelset (i think its the 6700 wheelset)
- Orbea Onix / ultegra 6700 (2010). bonty race x lite.
the caad is highly regarded, for the onix i could not find solid reviews..
Anyone that has ridden both, what's your take?
(Assume both fit the same)
thanks
Oren
caad 10 Vs orbea onix
- btompkins0112
- Posts: 2693
- Joined: Fri Feb 11, 2011 3:04 am
- Location: Mississippi
I ride a CAAD, and I test rode an Onix a while back. CAAD is hands down a superior bike. This decision requires 0 thought if both bikes are the correct fit for your friend.
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
Mosaic RS-1
http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=138478
Cielo by Chris King Cross Racer
http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=134376
http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=138478
Cielo by Chris King Cross Racer
http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=134376
Sorry OrPe, I don't have any saddle time on the Orbea Onix. But I have had considerable time on the CAAD10. For me, I would go with the CAAD10 hands down. It is a race frame, yet is comfortable. Also does a splendid job of getting the power to the ground.
Not to throw a monkey wrench into things, but if he is looking at second hand options and the CAAD10 frame geometry suits him, I might recommend that he takes a look at the SystemSix Hi-Mod as another valid option. I think the SystemSix is a much better frame than the CAAD10 overall. Can find them on eBay or CL for decent deals. If he isn't against it, he could piece together a decent build himself. I saw a 56cm (non-HM) go for $275 the other day on eBay. Frame was in great shape. Just a thought. But in summary, I don't think he can go wrong with the CAAD10 at all.
Not to throw a monkey wrench into things, but if he is looking at second hand options and the CAAD10 frame geometry suits him, I might recommend that he takes a look at the SystemSix Hi-Mod as another valid option. I think the SystemSix is a much better frame than the CAAD10 overall. Can find them on eBay or CL for decent deals. If he isn't against it, he could piece together a decent build himself. I saw a 56cm (non-HM) go for $275 the other day on eBay. Frame was in great shape. Just a thought. But in summary, I don't think he can go wrong with the CAAD10 at all.

"Marginal gains are the only gains when all that's left to gain is in the margins."
-
- Similar Topics
- Replies
- Views
- Last post
-
- 19 Replies
- 3943 Views
-
Last post by Noctiluxx
Fri Apr 13, 2018 6:00 am
-
- 93 Replies
- 18313 Views
-
Last post by dominikk
Tue Mar 06, 2018 9:16 am
-
- 18 Replies
- 4484 Views
-
Last post by lewdvig
Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:38 am
-
- 1 Replies
- 443 Views
-
Last post by stormur
Wed Aug 30, 2017 8:29 pm
-
- 8 Replies
- 710 Views
-
Last post by JoshMA87
Tue Jan 23, 2018 8:18 pm