Cannondale 8 105(2011), 8 Tiagra (2012) or 10 105 (2011)

woo1
woo1 Posts: 51
edited April 2012 in Road buying advice
Hi,

I'm looking at purchasing either Cannondale Caad8 105(2011), Caad8 Tiagra (2012) or Caad10 105 (2011),

Price wise the Caad 8 105 is £100 cheaper then Caad 8 Tiagra & Caad 10 105

Is there a big difference if any between the 3 bikes.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Comments

  • smidsy
    smidsy Posts: 5,273
    From memory the CAAD 8 lost the hour glass stays (which were there for better damping) for 2012, only other difference between the 8's in your list is the group set (105 being 1 higher in the range than tiagra).

    The CAAD 10 is the latest frame/fork and based on the current pro bikes geometry. Probably has better wheels than the 8 too. The 8's tend to have Madison rs 3.0 wheels where as the 10's tend to have Shimano RS20 or 10 wheels (can't quite recall).

    For me the CAAD 10 with 105 would be where I would spend the money if I had it especially if its only £100 different.
    Yellow is the new Black.
  • richh
    richh Posts: 187
    Yep CAAD 10 105 for me as well, without a doubt.

    The CAAD8 is a nice bike though.

    I'm amazed that the CAAD10 is only £100 more expensive though.
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    +1 the 10

    nice bike
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  • mikey2341
    mikey2341 Posts: 170
    Where have you found the 10 for £100 more than the 8? Best I've found is the 8 with 105 for £800 and the 10 with 105 for £1000!
  • kangarouge
    kangarouge Posts: 210
    Another vote for the CAD 10 - 105. Much better value.
  • singleton
    singleton Posts: 2,523
    I just got myself a caad 10 105 for just over £1000 - it's great and probably the best long term buy of the 3 if you can afford it.
  • SR7492
    SR7492 Posts: 190
    Another 1 for the CAAD10 105 (I bought one 6 weeks ago)

    :)
  • woo1
    woo1 Posts: 51
    SR7492 wrote:
    Another 1 for the CAAD10 105 (I bought one 6 weeks ago)

    :)

    Looks like it's the CAAD 10 then, what size have you got ? I'm 5-11, 6 with shoes :wink: would 56 be ideal ?
  • styxd
    styxd Posts: 3,234
    56 sounds ideal!
  • woo1
    woo1 Posts: 51
    Thanks for all your input. I've ordered the Caad10 2011.

    Can't wait!
  • singleton
    singleton Posts: 2,523
    Yep, I'm 5'11" or 6' if I stretch and I got a 56...
  • ianbar
    ianbar Posts: 1,354
    i have a caad8 tiagra 2012 and its a great bike(got it on insurance) the wheels are madux rs3.0 i am probably upgrading them tomorrow funnily enough! but i would spend £100 more if you have it.
    enigma esprit
    cannondale caad8 tiagra 2012
  • SR7492
    SR7492 Posts: 190
    Good choice :)

    I'm 5'10 and ended up with the 56cm frame, fit is pretty good.

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