CAAD12 2019?

Tommoelbommo
Tommoelbommo Posts: 3
edited September 2018 in Road buying advice
Hi all,

Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere.

After much deliberation, I've set my mind to buying a CAAD12 105 (current RRP £1399).

Other manufacturers seem to be releasing 2019 models, and Cannondale's 2019 'superbikes' are available.

My question is whether and when the 2019 CAAD12 is likely to be released, because I hope to buy the 2018 version with 20-30% off!

Cheers

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  • supermurph09
    supermurph09 Posts: 2,471
    The problem you get with the CAAD and bikes such as a Giant TCR is that they get reviewed by the magazines, score incredibly well and then hold their price. They only seem to drop when shops have the odd one left so you have to get lucky obtaining one at the right price and size.
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  • Matthewfalle
    Matthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    Supermurph09 wrote:
    The problem you get with the CAAD and bikes such as a Giant TCR is that they get reviewed by the magazines, score incredibly well and then hold their price. They only seem to drop when shops have the odd one left so you have to get lucky obtaining one at the right price and size.

    this exactly.

    i'd have a look at a Bowman Palace - you could probably get a full Ultegra set up with carbonzone or Farsports deep rim carbon tubs for that money.
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • Tommoelbommo
    Tommoelbommo Posts: 3
    Thanks for advice.

    Anyone else looking for 2018 CAAD12 in the sale, I've just got a 58 from pedalon for %20 off.
  • jgsi
    jgsi Posts: 5,062
    However, the discount is discounted out of you want to have choice of crankset to fit.
    The C Bear adapter is over £100 but at least it gives you that choice.
    Cannondale unhappy with their BB30 reputation , now making it even harder for customers with their BB30a standard.
  • Matthewfalle
    Matthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    Isn't the 'Dale standard crank set meant to be well good though?
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • jgsi
    jgsi Posts: 5,062
    Full Cannondale Si is nice... lower spec CAAD12s come equipped slightly less pretty.
    Praxis amongst the after market companies do not seem to be having anything in the pipeline for BB30a.
    It's all about choice and not everybody wants to run Cannondale cranks especially when you add in the powermeter option.
    The Bowman is very sensible with its threaded BB.
  • wotnoshoeseh
    wotnoshoeseh Posts: 531
    It's also nice to go a little left field. Palace would do it for me.....
  • Matthewfalle
    Matthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    i've said it several times before: Bowman Palace with deep rims tubs.

    LISTEN TO SMITHY
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • Hendrix2430
    Hendrix2430 Posts: 119
    C bear has a BB30a bottom bracket (which I have on my caad) and I have no complaints at all so far... Its still pressfit so hopefully it stays creak- free! I recently saw that wheels manufacturing has a new threaded BB30a adaptor which is a great option for those who have a developed Bottom bracket creaks... I infact I may go that way for both my bikes when they need new bottom brackets.
  • gary_sparrow
    gary_sparrow Posts: 181
    The caad 105 2019 rim brake version that I’ve seen is purple . It’s a beauty , I can see me getting one when they come out .
  • poptart242
    poptart242 Posts: 531
    Gary sparrow wrote:
    The caad 105 2019 rim brake version that I’ve seen is purple . It’s a beauty , I can see me getting one when they come out .

    I have that frame (disc version)! It's a cracker. Lovely in the sunlight and I've had more comments on it than any other bike I've had!
  • gary_sparrow
    gary_sparrow Posts: 181
    Poptart242 wrote:
    Gary sparrow wrote:
    The caad 105 2019 rim brake version that I’ve seen is purple . It’s a beauty , I can see me getting one when they come out .

    I have that frame (disc version)! It's a cracker. Lovely in the sunlight and I've had more comments on it than any other bike I've had!


    Stick a photo up
  • poptart242
    poptart242 Posts: 531
    Gary sparrow wrote:
    Poptart242 wrote:
    Gary sparrow wrote:
    The caad 105 2019 rim brake version that I’ve seen is purple . It’s a beauty , I can see me getting one when they come out .

    I have that frame (disc version)! It's a cracker. Lovely in the sunlight and I've had more comments on it than any other bike I've had!


    Stick a photo up

    Still needs a bit of work - steerer needs cutting, cables need tidied etc. https://photos.app.goo.gl/tjjfupdQzbHSPV247
  • gary_sparrow
    gary_sparrow Posts: 181
    Poptart242 wrote:
    Gary sparrow wrote:
    Poptart242 wrote:
    Gary sparrow wrote:
    The caad 105 2019 rim brake version that I’ve seen is purple . It’s a beauty , I can see me getting one when they come out .

    I have that frame (disc version)! It's a cracker. Lovely in the sunlight and I've had more comments on it than any other bike I've had!


    Stick a photo up

    Still needs a bit of work - steerer needs cutting, cables need tidied etc. https://photos.app.goo.gl/tjjfupdQzbHSPV247


    Very nice , how are the hollowgram wheels ?
  • gary_sparrow
    gary_sparrow Posts: 181
    1531321248-85.jpg


    Caad 12 105 2019
    This will sell like hot cakes
  • svetty
    svetty Posts: 1,904
    Does look striking - even with the dork disc...
    FFS! Harden up and grow a pair :D
  • poptart242
    poptart242 Posts: 531
    Gary sparrow wrote:
    Very nice , how are the hollowgram wheels ?

    Light and stiff!

    Came set up with tubes so I can't comment on tubeless yet but no complaints so far. I do think they're a nothing depth though. Either be as shallow as possible or 45mm+ IMO.
  • DeVlaeminck
    DeVlaeminck Posts: 9,026
    Gary sparrow wrote:
    1531321248-85.jpg


    Caad 12 105 2019
    This will sell like hot cakes

    Was out in Saturday with a guy with the top of the line Dura ace disc version. Colour divided opinion though most including me liked it.
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  • saftlad
    saftlad Posts: 49
    Matthewfalle wrote:
    i've said it several times before: Bowman Palace with deep rims tubs.

    LISTEN TO SMITHY

    I went with the Palace purely based on the BB. It's a lovely ride and nice to have something different instead of the usual mass-produced names. Whilst I appreciate it isn't a direct comparison given the age, the step from a CAAD8 to the Palace is astounding. Absolutely love riding it.

    Now please stop recommending it, or it won't get so many compliments about being unusual :D
  • trek_dan
    trek_dan Posts: 1,366
    That colour and finish is absolutely stunning. Very similar shade of purple as my old Corrado VR6 which I think is why I like it.
  • craigus89
    craigus89 Posts: 887
    Cracking colour that.
  • gary_sparrow
    gary_sparrow Posts: 181
    Beauty , if prince had rode a bike that would be it
  • gary_sparrow
    gary_sparrow Posts: 181
    https://www.facebook.com/BiketallerReus ... 101579991/


    Now that is tasty
  • Beatmaker
    Beatmaker Posts: 1,092
    Gary sparrow wrote:
    https://www.facebook.com/BiketallerReus/videos/224490101579991/


    Now that is tasty

    Is someone vaping in that video, or is it for effect?? Nice bike though :D
  • gary_sparrow
    gary_sparrow Posts: 181
    Beatmaker wrote:
    Gary sparrow wrote:
    https://www.facebook.com/BiketallerReus/videos/224490101579991/


    Now that is tasty

    Is someone vaping in that video, or is it for effect?? Nice bike though :D


    Ha ha , it certainly looks like it . Maybe he was going for the dry ice effect
    The music is like something from an 80s porno

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