El Cheapo Caad10

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centurionAL
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by centurionAL

Picked up a used caad10 for cheap. Size 52.
Gonna build it up slowly sourcing for budget ww parts.
Tempted to strip the paint and go raw. What do u think?


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chris47
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by chris47

STRIP STRIP STRIP! please!

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lone wheeler
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by lone wheeler

I know its WW but that colourway looks great, I vote to keep as is.

weeracerweenie
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by weeracerweenie

Strip the frame. Give it a coat of clear with some bright logos!
I guess there's worse hobbies than making a bike light? Right?

centurionAL
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by centurionAL

I'm lost.... I really love a raw look but by stripping the paint,it will void the lifetime warranty offered by local dealer 😟

centurionAL
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by centurionAL

weeracerweenie wrote:
Sun Sep 09, 2018 11:37 am
Strip the frame. Give it a coat of clear with some bright logos!
That's my initial plan!!

ianeire
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by ianeire

Looking forward to seeing. What will you use to strip it? I have a 2011 frame here that I've thought about doing the same to.

jorisee01
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by jorisee01

Use sandpaper with different grit. I've got a topic where I sand my TCR.

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DJT21
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by DJT21

Paint looks good; raw CAAD has been done time and time again and is a bit bland TBH. But, if it's gonna be a true weightweenie build then go for it.

poursuivant
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by poursuivant

Love a CAAD build 👍

I say don’t strip it raw .. just get it built and ride the hell out of it

centurionAL
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by centurionAL

I think I will just save the hassle and keep the original paintwork. Began parts hunting on my local classifieds and found some really interesting components.
Decided to go for 10spd, compact set up.

Found a nice cannondale branded carbon crankset. Bb30, looks like a Sram red.
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Sram force 10 shifters
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Sram force 10 fd with chaincatcher, I'll probably ditch it.
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Sram force 10 rd, although not in the best cosmetic condition, I can live with it 😂
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Look Keo carbon pedal.
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Total haul today!!
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LouisN
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by LouisN

White paint is heaviest !! You'll save 150g+ by stripping the frame. Dip it in paint stripper, done !!

Louis :)

wolfesquire
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by wolfesquire

Love it! I have a soft spot for CAADs so definitely going to follow this.

centurionAL
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by centurionAL

I'm getting there slowly day by day... A few more parts to add

Brandless full carbon saddle
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Toseek carbon bar 42cm width
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Sram force brakes.... Not really in good shape, remove rust and treat with wd40. Working fine now
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centurionAL
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by centurionAL

LouisN wrote:
Tue Sep 11, 2018 12:09 pm
White paint is heaviest !! You'll save 150g+ by stripping the frame. Dip it in paint stripper, done !!

Louis :)
Afraid to screw up the job, since paintwork is still good, decided to keep it original and see how it goes

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