My custom CAAD12 - sub 7kg
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Hi,
As I posted in the "CAAD build" topic, I have recently purchased a second hand CAAD12 frameset in perfect condition in order to build a fully custom bike (paintjob and parts).
Back in 2016, I actually bought one as my first road bike. I was very very happy with the bike (ultegra 6800 groupset, FFWD 40mm carbon rims, carbon save seatpost, was +- 7,2 kg) even if I had nothing to compare it with. I used it for training almost exclusively and some ride with friends. After 4 years, I started to want to try something else (but not carbon) so I sold it. I remember having said to myself "big mistake" the moment I sold it. But it was too late.
I bought a titanium bike, that didn't convince me, so it was quickly sold. Then I went onto a steel frame (Ritchey Road Logic) and I was happy again, I really like this bike. Very different from the CAAD feel but so lively, it has a "soul", I won't make the same mistake and I ll keep it ! But I was still missing that zing, or urge for speed, I got from the CAAD (and the almost 1 kg less).
I searched for a long time and was eventually lucky enough to find a frameset in my size 58 in the Nederlands. Having made a personal paintjob is something I have always wanted but never dared to do and this frameset was the perfect occasion.
Regarding the build, nothing incredibly exotic but true and tested equipment : dura ace 9100 mechanical, ZIPP carbon handlebar and bar tape, Selle Italia SLR boost carbonio seat with Save seatpost, wheel-tec 45-50mm carbon wheels (tubeless ready)
Frame as received : = 1144g with rear derailleur hanger (no bearings, no seat collar), the exact same weight as my previous CAAD12 !
the Fork was 367g with uncut steerer : 15g heavier than the one from the previous CAAD.
As I posted in the "CAAD build" topic, I have recently purchased a second hand CAAD12 frameset in perfect condition in order to build a fully custom bike (paintjob and parts).
Back in 2016, I actually bought one as my first road bike. I was very very happy with the bike (ultegra 6800 groupset, FFWD 40mm carbon rims, carbon save seatpost, was +- 7,2 kg) even if I had nothing to compare it with. I used it for training almost exclusively and some ride with friends. After 4 years, I started to want to try something else (but not carbon) so I sold it. I remember having said to myself "big mistake" the moment I sold it. But it was too late.
I bought a titanium bike, that didn't convince me, so it was quickly sold. Then I went onto a steel frame (Ritchey Road Logic) and I was happy again, I really like this bike. Very different from the CAAD feel but so lively, it has a "soul", I won't make the same mistake and I ll keep it ! But I was still missing that zing, or urge for speed, I got from the CAAD (and the almost 1 kg less).
I searched for a long time and was eventually lucky enough to find a frameset in my size 58 in the Nederlands. Having made a personal paintjob is something I have always wanted but never dared to do and this frameset was the perfect occasion.
Regarding the build, nothing incredibly exotic but true and tested equipment : dura ace 9100 mechanical, ZIPP carbon handlebar and bar tape, Selle Italia SLR boost carbonio seat with Save seatpost, wheel-tec 45-50mm carbon wheels (tubeless ready)
Frame as received : = 1144g with rear derailleur hanger (no bearings, no seat collar), the exact same weight as my previous CAAD12 !
the Fork was 367g with uncut steerer : 15g heavier than the one from the previous CAAD.
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Other weights without pictures :
- Stem : New Ultimate EVO 110mm = 107g with black titanium bolts
- handlebar : ZIPP service course SL70 ergo carbon = 218g (44cm c-c)
- Zipp bar tape : approx 60g
- saddle : Selle Italia SLR Boost superflow carbonio L3 = 129g
- Ritchey carbon spacers (20mm) = 6g
- Carbon Ti X cap = 6g
- Shifters : Shimano Dura Ace 9100 = 368g
- front derailleur : Shimano Dura Ace 9100 = 71g
- rear derailleur : Shimano Dura Ace 9100 = 162g
- chain : KMC X11 EL = 232g
- cassette : Shimano Dura Ace 9100 11-28 = 196g
- brakes : Shimano Dura Ace 9100 with swisstop black prince pads = 335g (10g heavier than expected ?)
- pedals : TIME XPRO 12 = 188g
- Crankset : Cannondale Hollowgram SI (52-36 and 172,5mm cranks) = 625g with spacers
- Stem : New Ultimate EVO 110mm = 107g with black titanium bolts
- handlebar : ZIPP service course SL70 ergo carbon = 218g (44cm c-c)
- Zipp bar tape : approx 60g
- saddle : Selle Italia SLR Boost superflow carbonio L3 = 129g
- Ritchey carbon spacers (20mm) = 6g
- Carbon Ti X cap = 6g
- Shifters : Shimano Dura Ace 9100 = 368g
- front derailleur : Shimano Dura Ace 9100 = 71g
- rear derailleur : Shimano Dura Ace 9100 = 162g
- chain : KMC X11 EL = 232g
- cassette : Shimano Dura Ace 9100 11-28 = 196g
- brakes : Shimano Dura Ace 9100 with swisstop black prince pads = 335g (10g heavier than expected ?)
- pedals : TIME XPRO 12 = 188g
- Crankset : Cannondale Hollowgram SI (52-36 and 172,5mm cranks) = 625g with spacers
Last edited by NickyR on Tue Jul 06, 2021 2:42 pm, edited 2 times in total.
And now, the most important thing : the custom paintjob !
The color is called "black interference" : it is a deep and wet black (without direct light) with sparkling dark green accent (under direct light), the logo's are sparkling lime green.
I just post 2 or 3 pictures as the build is in progress but I ll make better pictures asap to give justice to this stunning colorscheme. I was afraid that the paintjob would add a lot of weight but I was positively suprised at +40g on the frame and +5g on the fork, additional weight totally acceptable considering the result (IMHO). Another advantage of this color : the weldings are less visible.
Now, one more important question : black tyres or tan walls ?
The color is called "black interference" : it is a deep and wet black (without direct light) with sparkling dark green accent (under direct light), the logo's are sparkling lime green.
I just post 2 or 3 pictures as the build is in progress but I ll make better pictures asap to give justice to this stunning colorscheme. I was afraid that the paintjob would add a lot of weight but I was positively suprised at +40g on the frame and +5g on the fork, additional weight totally acceptable considering the result (IMHO). Another advantage of this color : the weldings are less visible.
Now, one more important question : black tyres or tan walls ?
Last edited by NickyR on Fri Jul 09, 2021 8:38 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Sorry tan walls for me, what brand?
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Actually can see pirrelli any good?
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Great looking build and a nice weight too for its size. I love my caad12, I actually prefer it to the supersix I had before.
I need a technical assistance : there is a small gap between the left crank and the bb30 shield. The waved spacer seems compressed but not much. Is it normal or should i add some 0,5mm spacers ? No play in the crank, but i would prefer to avoid developping noises or play soon.
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