CAAD10 vs. SuperSix EVO

BuddhaUK

BuddhaUK wrote:

Decided to go for a CAAD10 Ultegra (I think!). Well within budget, light, and potential to upgrade components if needed.

The two colourways I like are:
2013 version (I believe) in black and raw aluminium - but can't seem to find for sale anywhere?


And 2014 version in full anodized black - which have only seen here http://www.thebikeshop.de/epages/62303450.mobile/?ObjectPath=/Shops/62303450/Products/CAY4C103BLA/SubProducts/CAY4C103BLA&Locale=en_GB

Does anyone know where I can pick up the 2013 version in black/raw? Also any UK shops selling the 2014 version in that colourway?

SloppySchleckonds wrote:

That raw aluminium looks very good in the flesh. Cadence Cycles in Bath had a couple

It doesn't seem that they sell their products online which is a shame

I'm size 58 frame, so if anyone sees either colourways in that size please let me know

I can only find 2013 and 2014 models in black & white or Liquigas colours (oh and Black Inc).

caadybrompton

Good to see you're going to join the 'cult of Caad' Buddha

The raw Alu/black version is only a 2013 model. So no 2014 release in that colour scheme.
Think it's going to be hard to find one now at this stage of the game , as new 2014 versions are out and 2013 models are down to last stock.

As I said the anodized black ultegra 2014 Caad is not being sold here as a finished bike here in the U.K.
CSG (Cannondale Dist) and all the shops I spoke with confirmed this.

Someone has pointed out the anodized black ultegra 2014 Caad frame is available via Westbrooks , so you could build your own and spec it . May end up costing a bit more than off the shelf , but could turn out to be a really cool build and personal. Could be the way to go if you've got a good LBS or mechanic locally or go down the import route as I mentioned before.

BuddhaUK

Ah I thought you were talking about the Black Inc. not being available in the UK this year.

Don't think I really fancy building the whole bike, mainly due to cost. If I can't find the 2013 Black/Raw anywhere, I will go for the 2014 Anodized Black!

Looking forward to being a member of the cult of CAAD

caadybrompton

BuddhaUK wrote:

Ah I thought you were talking about the Black Inc. not being available in the UK this year.

Don't think I really fancy building the whole bike, mainly due to cost. If I can't find the 2013 Black/Raw anywhere, I will go for the 2014 Anodized Black!

Looking forward to being a member of the cult of CAAD

Yes both Black Inc and Ultegra 2014 not available in U.K
That's what lead me to Germany on my search.

Think you're going to have to import a Black Ultegra 2014 as the black/raw 2013 version will be hard to find new now.

The up side of importing a 2014 Ultegra is you get it cheaper than if you had of bought a 2013 Black/Raw new.
Plus one more Gear 11 speed V 10 speed 2013 model.

Check out bikeshop.de as i said, get a quote from them and also maybe give Bike24.com a nudge.
Haven't bought anything from them , but seem to be cool too.
http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;navigation=1;product=62266;page=1;menu=1000,173,157;mid=106;pgc=13596:13598

BuddhaUK

So I emailed thebikeshop.de and received a quick response with a personal offer for the CAAD10 Ultegra 2014 -http://www.thebikeshop.de/epages/62303450.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/62303450/Products/CAY4C103BLA/SubProducts/CAY4C103BLA.

The listed price is 1,899EUR, and they gave me a personal offer of 1,659EUR (with free delivery to the UK)! So that works out around £1,400 which seems like a great price! Around the same price as the 2014 CAAD10 105 is available for in the UK. They also offered a further 3% off if I transferred the money over - so around £1,360 delivered. Very, very, very tempted!

I actually think the Black/Raw 2013 version is the 105 frame colourway. I haven't had any luck finding one online in my size...so Black Ultegra it will most likely be!

letap73

Don't know if this is any help - apparently full warranty on all bikes (even though they are second hand:

http://www.free-motion.net/en/shop/roadbike-used-sale

BBQ is all black I think.

BuddhaUK

Thanks for the link - but want to buy new

I now have my heart set on the 2014 CAAD10 Ultegra (in black):


Think I will upgrade the wheels maybe to something like the Mavic Ksyrium SLR:

MisterMuncher

2013 Raw/BBQ was never officially released in the UK/Ireland. Some were available, frame only, from Westbrook, Dave Kanes and a few others, but the standard UK colour was Black/White for Ultegra

I almost bought a frame myself, too, had a deposit on it, but some beggar stole my general purpose/Commuter bike (A Bad Boy) so I compromised to a Synapse Alloy for practicality. For the record, 5,500 km in and BB30 has given nary a gripe.

sloppyschleckonds

Westbrooks have the black CAAD10 in a frame only for £799. Pre-order but it looks like the anodised version.

BuddhaUK

Thanks for the heads up - but think it's a lot more cost effective to pay £560 more and get the full build, and then I can change/upgrade things if needed.