My new Cannondale CAAD 8 105

Davdandy

Arrived this week and just been on its first test run.The seat needs raising a tad but anything else that i have missed would be most welcome.

Frame: New CAAD8, Optimized 6061 Alloy, SAVE, BB30
Fork: Cannondale Ultra, Carbon BLADES, 1-1/8"
Rims: Maddux RS 3.0 Speed, 32 Hole
Hubs: Formula, RB-51 Front, RB-52 REAR
Spokes: Stainless STEEL, 15g
Tyres: Schwalbe Lugano, 700X23C
Cranks: Fsa Gossamer, BB30, 50/34
Bottom Bracket: Fsa BB30
Chain: Kmc X10
Rear Cogs: Shimano Tiagra 4600, 12-28, 10-Speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano 105 5700, 31.8mm Clamp
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 5700
Shifters: Shimano 105 5700
Handlebar: Cannondale C3 Compact, 6061 Double Butted Alloy
Grips: Cannondale 2.5mm Suede W/ Gel Backing BAR Tape
Stem: Cannondale C3, 6061 3D Forged Alloy, 31.8mm, 6 Deg.
Headset: Tange SEIKI Integrated, 25mm Top Cap
Brakes: TEKTRO R540, Dual Pivot, Cartridge Pad
Brake Levers: Shimano 105 5700
Saddle: Cannondale Stage Ergo W/ Crmo Rails
Seatpost: Cannondale C3, Carbon Wrap, 27.2x300mm

notlongnow

Good bikes very nice but your handle bars need tilted up im sure there is a cross on the front to guide you?Plus what size is it?and how tall are you ?have you got the right size?Your handle bars should look something like this

gingermagician

Yep, bars are way off - they need rotating so hoods are in the right position and drops are roughly parallel to the ground.

Then saddle up (assuming you've bought right size), dork disk and reflectors off. Next stop will be clipless pedals 8)

Nice bike though, congrats

declan1

Handlebars need rotating up to the position shown in the bike on the second post. Saddle is way too low - you either don't know how high it's meant to be or you got the wrong size of bike.

Looks nice though!

Davdandy

I knew the saddle needed raising and i have now done this,not sure how high it needs to be as it is chucking it down outside so cannot test it yet and i realised the bars where not straight after seeing my own photos,i must be honest i didnt know it until i saw the pics.

Both things have now been sorted,thanks chaps.

Davdandy

I can maybe understand the reason to remove the reflectors but why the dork disk.I mean,it is there to prevent the chain scraping the spokes so surely not a bad thing,and being clear you can hardly see it anyways?