My custom CAAD12 - sub 7kg

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NickyR
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by NickyR

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 :
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= 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 :
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15g heavier than the one from the previous CAAD.

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NickyR
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by NickyR

Headset bearings without the heavy 25mm dustcap : 50g
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BB30 FSA bearings : 47g (without the circlips)
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Seatpost collar with titanium bolt M5x14 : 10g
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Save Seatpost cut to 295mm : 173g (was 194g uncut 400mm) :
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NickyR
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by NickyR

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
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NickyR
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by NickyR

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.
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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 ? :mrgreen:
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Emmodd
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by Emmodd

Black walls. Looks mint

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NickyR
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by NickyR

Thanks. the more I watch the pictures, the more I agree with you... but it is not that ovious IRL.

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andygravett
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by andygravett

Sorry tan walls for me, what brand? :)

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andygravett
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by andygravett

Actually can see pirrelli any good?

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NickyR
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by NickyR

Yes, pirelli p zero velo, they are very good tyres (now discontinued and replaced by P zero race)

NickyR
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by NickyR

The build is done : 6,835 kg on the scale, very very happy about the weight.
Currently equiped with tan wall tyres, not too bad IRL. It is very hard to show the color in pictures... but here it is :
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flying
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by flying

Hey that came out beautifully!

I prefer this 101 times over the new CAAD 13's

Great Job Congrats :beerchug:

NickyR
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by NickyR

Yeah, me too. I have never been convinced by the caad13... imho the caad12 and the previous supersix evo were the true gems in the Cannondale lineup.

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by burglarboycie

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.

NickyR
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by NickyR

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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NickyR
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by NickyR

Same tyres but black wall and lime : better imo
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