Don't get too hung up on the total weight of an off the shelf bike. They normally come with cheaper wheels that aren't that light. If you're serious about wanting a really light bike the first thing you'll do it change them! The CAAD10 is a pretty light and very efficient frame, that's the important thing. It's a great base to build a really light bike on.
I have a CAAD5 and there's one on Weight Weenies that's a shade over 6.5kg! Mine is Dura-Ace but it's a triple, with older 1600g Ultegra wheels and pedals it's about 7.7kg. It has the older fork with the alloy steerer, the CAAD10 all carbon fork is 250-300 lighter and that's just one part. With the all carbon fork and lighter wheels / tyres I could get it down to around 7 easily.
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Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert 2012, Cannondale CAAD5,
Marin Mount Vision (1997), Edinburgh Country tourer, 3 cats!
Thanks all, yep I will be replacing the wheels for something a little lighter. The finishing kit seems reasonable on the bike too. I originally just wanted to buy the frame but I can't seem to get good of one.
The weight that is generally quoted for a standard Ultegra bike, in a 56, is 7.8kgs.
I have a 2012 version but have swapped the standard Aksium wheels for some carbon tubs, saving 400g's. I swapped the saddle to an Arione but everything else is standard. I really like the CAAD10, perfect race bike.
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The CAAD10 has a sophisticated, highly developed frame weighing just 1,274g (an all-carbon fork adding 420g)
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CAAD10’s claimed 1,150-gram frame weight (56cm) with black anodized paint.
I have a CAAD5 and there's one on Weight Weenies that's a shade over 6.5kg! Mine is Dura-Ace but it's a triple, with older 1600g Ultegra wheels and pedals it's about 7.7kg. It has the older fork with the alloy steerer, the CAAD10 all carbon fork is 250-300 lighter and that's just one part. With the all carbon fork and lighter wheels / tyres I could get it down to around 7 easily.
Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert 2012, Cannondale CAAD5,
Marin Mount Vision (1997), Edinburgh Country tourer, 3 cats!
Kinesis Racelight Tiagra
circa 7.4kg
I have a 2012 version but have swapped the standard Aksium wheels for some carbon tubs, saving 400g's. I swapped the saddle to an Arione but everything else is standard. I really like the CAAD10, perfect race bike.