Cannondale CAAD 10 / Jamis Xenith / Other Recommendations!

smartey01

Hi all!

I'm currently looking at buying my first road bike and was immediately pointed towards the cannondale caad 10, to which I was pretty set on. However when visiting my LBS I was told the Jamis Xenith was the choice I should probably be making due to the frame.

Anyway, I would love some input into possible others suggestions to look at/test out, the budget is really around the 1000 mark (max 1200)

And thoughts on the above two bikes! (alu frame vs the entry carbon)

Many thanks!

smidsy

CAAD10 frame is arguably the best Alu frame in the business. It is also renowned for out performing similarly priced plastic ones.

Basically you can a have the pinnical of Alu bikes or an entry level plastic one - your choice :-)

Garry H

Is your LBS a Jamis and Cannondale dealership? That should tell you whether you're getting objective advice.

Gabbo

The Cannondale CAAD10 is really starting to appeal to me. It's seems in terms of value for money to be a really impressive bike. I'm in a few minds as of right now. Can't decide between the BMC Streetracer SR01, Cannondale CAAD10, or the more expensive Cube Agree GTC. I'm looking for something light, responsive, and good value for money.

Gabbo

smartey01 wrote:

Hi all!

I'm currently looking at buying my first road bike and was immediately pointed towards the cannondale caad 10, to which I was pretty set on. However when visiting my LBS I was told the Jamis Xenith was the choice I should probably be making due to the frame.

Anyway, I would love some input into possible others suggestions to look at/test out, the budget is really around the 1000 mark (max 1200)

And thoughts on the above two bikes! (alu frame vs the entry carbon)

Many thanks!

I'm in exactly the same boat as you. What in particular do you want the road bike for? General commuting or training purposes?

smartey01

smidsy wrote:

CAAD10 frame is arguably the best Alu frame in the business. It is also renowned for out performing similarly priced plastic ones.

Basically you can a have the pinnical of Alu bikes or an entry level plastic one - your choice :-)

Thanks for your speedy response! Very helpful indeed, I shall probably stick with the original idea of the cannondale and get the premium alu frame rather than basic carbon..

Gabbo wrote:

I'm in exactly the same boat as you. What in particular do you want the road bike for? General commuting or training purposes?

A bit of everything really. Would like to keep up with some faster club members as well as commuting.

Will check out the BMC Streetracer SR01 today I think as another alternative ! Cheers all

Wheelie Bin

On aesthetics alone I'd go for a CAAD10 over any BMC, but if you like the tube configuration around the seat of the BMC Streetracer then go for that... I find it ugly in the extreme. I've had a CAAD8 (2006) and wish I hadn't sold it (and I've had some nice bikes since). One of my current bikes is a Cannondale Six Carbon - it's a great bike (Bike radar bike of the year 2010, I think), £1000.00 for a mint used one.

I wouldn't buy a Xenith because of resale value.

smartey01

very true, the cannondale is definitely the prettiest.

Gabbo

Wheelie Bin wrote:

On aesthetics alone I'd go for a CAAD10 over any BMC, but if you like the tube configuration around the seat of the BMC Streetracer then go for that... I find it ugly in the extreme.

Totally agree. The BMC rides like a dream but unfortunately for me it's way too ugly. I want something that looks nearly as good as it performs. The CAAD10 ticks those boxes.

That aside, I visited a bike shop today called 'bike republic.' They sold some very unique bikes there, one of which was a MEKK 2G Poggio (never heard of it) full carbon frame bike with a 105 groupset (I think) for £1195 - http://www.bikerepublic.com/mekk-2g-poggio/