Help Biking components

dawknezz

I've been looking to get my first road bike. I've been looking at the caad8 and caad10. I want a good bang for my buck, but also wanted to know if upgraded components would be worth it (So I won't want to upgrade in the next year or two). The prices at my LBS are:

CAAD10 5 105 - $1200
CAAD8 5 105 - $1070
CAAD8 6 tiagra - $880
CAAD8 7 sora - $660

Thanks!

BikeSwan

The CAAD10 is almost infinitely upgradable. The frame is one of the best aluminum frames you can by these days. I'd go for the CAAD10 and upgrade it over time. Yeah sure its a lot of money, but you wont have to buy a new frame and fork in two years.

Good luck!

unixnerd

I think the CAAD8 has a slightly more upgright riding position, might suit you better if you're not a full on racer. Worth checking. Both are good.

astrazen

Just got the CAAD10 a week ago. Cant recommend enough.