Cannondale CAAD8 SI SR11 - 6.70kg

[Anders]

Frame: 2005 CAAD8 BB30 60cm 1334g
Fork: Slice Carbon SI (from a R3000 CAAD7) 317g
Crank: Cannondale Hollowgram compact 175mm w/New Ultimate proto 50T/Stronglight 38T/Extralite bolts
Headset: Campagnolo Record incl. cap 71g
Stem: Rotor S3X 120mm 107g
Bar: New Ultimate carbon 42cm 186g
Bartape: Fizik dual
Seatpost: New Ultimate cut 99g
Seat: Selle Italia SLR Teknologika Flow 133g
Seatpost clamp: Tune 9g
Wheels: Campagnolo Neutron Ultra 1545g
Rimtape: Veloplugs yellow 8g
Tires: Vittoria Diamante Pro 175+180g
Tubes: Michelin C4 latex
Cables: Campagnolo
RD: Campagnolo SR11 w/FibreLyte pulleys and aluminium bolts
FD: Campagnolo SR11 w/aluminium bolts
Shiftlevers: Campagnolo SR11
Cassette: Campagnolo Chorus
Chain: Campagnolo Record
QR: Control tech ti 48g
Brakes: Zero Gravity Negative G ti 230g
Pedals: Speedplay Zero ti 159g
Bottlecages: Tune universal 2 pcs. 37g

On the wish list is a pair of 40-50mm carbon clinchers which I think will suit it well.

[NGMN]

that's a ridiculous bike

[wolfesquire]

So when you getting an EVO frameset

[yongkun]

Yes, EVO next!

[Anders]

It's tempting to loose 400g by going carbon, but I like the classis looks of an aluminum frame. I think the CAAD8 combines modern tube shaping with an old school no-slope geometry. I bought the frame as NOS so it hasn't seen many miles and Hopefully it will last a long time.

[Kastrup]

Great looking bike Anders, maybe i'll see it in the flesh sometime.

[mattlawro]

Hey Anders:

Love your eight - it's awesome, Enjoy.

[StuTheWeak]

Your bike is sweet

I've got my eyes on FM202...900g and $600....

[Anders]

Thanks for the

I'm looking to replace my my Fizik Arione CX (186g). I'm looking at either the Selle Italia SLR Kit Carbonio Flow (~125g
) or the Parts Of Passion (POP) saddle (69g). It would be nice to save 117g, but has anyone tried the POP saddle?

[Anders]

I borrowed a SLR kit carbonio flow from my LBS and it was a perfect fit. It really relieved the pressure I had on the front of the saddle, as it supported my sit bones much better that the Arione did. You can actually see the compressed area on the Arione in my previous post. The colour of the saddle must do so people are not tempted to do some long time testing on it.

[Anders]

I couldn't resist the sale hibike had on the SLR Teknologika Flow. Those italians know how to make carbon look great. Actual weight is 133g.

[RippedUp]

Hi Anders,

How do you like the SLR Teknologika Flow? I ordered one which will be replacing my Arione CX Carbon.

Thanks!

[Tinea Pedis]

Incredible weight for an alu frame.

Well done

[Anders]

Hi Anders,

How do you like the SLR Teknologika Flow? I ordered one which will be replacing my Arione CX Carbon.

Thanks!

Funny, I replaced my Arione CX braided for it. It support my sit bones much better. I found that I got to much pressure on the front on the Arione and that I'm sitting "higher" on the SLR and thereby relieving the pressure. I haven't done any rides on it yet as fall is on it's way here in Denmark, but I should hopefully be able to get one last sunny ride on it before the winter baike taken over completely.

[djconnel]

Nice!!!!!!!

The Cannondales continually impress me with their real-world mass numbers. For a frame that large, very impressive!