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chuingbeans
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by chuingbeans

Hello. This is my trusty CAAD from the Western suburbs of Melbourne, Australia.

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Currently sitting at 8.6kg as pictured, though looking to change a few things and bringing that number down to the mid 7kgs. Ditching the SRAM GXP cranks and Praxis conversion BB should free up a bit of weight.

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Klaster_1
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chuingbeans wrote:
Thu Oct 04, 2018 6:36 am
This is my trusty CAAD from the Western suburbs of Melbourne, Australia.
Nice slammage! :thumbup:

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Monkeyfudger
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by Monkeyfudger

Wow that is a “proper” looking bike! First time I’ve seen a set back post in that style look good on a road bike as well (IMO...). Nice.

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Matt28NJ
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by Matt28NJ

Monkeyfudger wrote:
Thu Oct 04, 2018 1:21 pm
Wow that is a “proper” looking bike! First time I’ve seen a set back post in that style look good on a road bike as well (IMO...). Nice.
+1 on the seat post!

I'm surprised the build is that heavy, though.

chuingbeans
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by chuingbeans

Thanks for the kind words. I'm pretty content with how it looks for the moment. Now to lose some weight without changing appearances too much.
Matt28NJ wrote:
Thu Oct 04, 2018 3:48 pm
I'm surprised the build is that heavy, though.
The wheelset (T11 x TB-14s, 28f/32r, with DT Comps) is another area where I can free up a good amount of weight. Without the Garmin, handlebar bag, frame pump, and rear light, it comes in at 7.95kg.

wolfesquire
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by wolfesquire

Caad12 - 54CM
Ultegra 6870 Di2
SRAM Force bb30 Crankset with 42/54T Chainrings (no hills around here)
Integrated handlebars from ebay (42cm, 120mm)
Boyd 44mm carbon clinchers
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Total weight: 7552g
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MountainAddict
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by MountainAddict

wolfesquire wrote:
Fri Oct 05, 2018 1:43 pm
Caad12 - 54CM
Ultegra 6870 Di2
SRAM Force bb30 Crankset with 42/54T Chainrings (no hills around here)
Integrated handlebars from ebay (42cm, 120mm)
Boyd 44mm carbon clinchers
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Total weight: 7552g
Interesting angle on the headunit mount, not to mention the cables/junction up front and no bottle cages.

wolfesquire
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by wolfesquire

It has Arundel bottle cages. I was cleaning the bike and had removed them to wipe the frame down and forgot to put them back on before taking the photo sorry.
What do you mean about the headunit angle and cables?

wolfesquire
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by wolfesquire

:thumbup: When i still had the SRM on there. I dont ride enough for it.
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lilteichmonster
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alpinestar wrote:
Thu Sep 20, 2018 2:02 pm
Any progress on the build?? Looking fwd to it!!


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here she is!!.....please don't mind the small specs of dirt. I'M VERY EMBARASSED! :oops:

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themidge
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by themidge

Rowdy! Not my thing, but it's kind of cool.

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triteacher
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by triteacher

My trusty 2012 CaadX, used on a 20k commute every day, all year round. Love the comfy yet agile ride feel, never had any issues whatsoever.
Full Zipp Service Course cockpit and post, Ultegra 2x11 drivetrain and 105 brifters. TRP brakes, Aksium wheels with G-One rubbers. Weighs in at 9.5kg.

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centurionAL
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Gary71
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by Gary71

I am converting my CAAD12 Disc to Di2.

Here's a dumb question: Do I need to change the rear derailleur cable guide to a Di2 specific one?

thanks in advance

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MichaelK
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by MichaelK

Gary71 wrote:
Wed Dec 19, 2018 9:51 pm
I am converting my CAAD12 Disc to Di2.

Here's a dumb question: Do I need to change the rear derailleur cable guide to a Di2 specific one?

thanks in advance

G
The one under the BB? I didn't use it and put electrical tape over the hole.

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