Re: [BBC] Why Cannondale CAAD8-6 but not TREK 1.5

[George Joseph]

I would look at which had the better frame I am assuming both are from local retail store so support would be the same.  Components should be similar but they can always get upgraded later. 

Always get the best frame you can afford and upgrade.

Personally I would get the cannondale, they are more niche than trek, which is more mainstream - at least that's how it is in the US.

According to this link the cannondale is carbon while the trek is aluminum:

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2827340/the_top_five_road_bikes_for_men_2010.html

  

Good luck,

George Joseph

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On Sep 9, 2010, at 3:52 PM, Diffrent Guy <vja...@gmail.com> wrote:

Please any one suggest me to get road bike i am waiting for ur reply.

On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 12:30 AM, apurv.m...@gmail.com <apurv.m...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi,

I am also in the process of buying a road bike. I rode both the bikes. The caad is a wee bit lighter. I  liked the ride on the trek though. Also the 2011 trek has tiagra groupset. The caad has tiagra shifters but sora crankset and cassetes. The caads mrp is about 6k more than the trek.
The giant defy 2 2011 bike is out in 15 days. Its an all tiagra bike. Only brakes are sora. I think its available in the 50/39/30 front and 12-27 rear. The other two bikes are 50/34 and 12-26 rear. Also the sloping frame means more relaxed posture. Heard the price would be similar to trek 1.5.

Thanks and Regards,
Apurv Manjrekar

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-----Original Message-----
From: Happy James
Sent:  10/09/2010 12:18:42 am
To: Abhilesh Gupta
Cc: Bangalore Bikers Club
Subject:  Re: [BBC] Why Cannondale CAAD8-6 but not TREK 1.5

Iam also sailing in the same boat.

Why you are not puchasing TREK 1.5 but CAAD8-6 Any specific reason, Pls let
me also because iam thinking to purchase TREK 1.5.

Regards
Mahesh M

On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 8:36 PM, Abhilesh Gupta <gupta.a...@gmail.com>wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have a trek 7100, which I have been using for last 4 months. Almost
> bought cannondale CAAD8-6 today, but due to nonavailability of color (Blue)
> couldnt bring it home.
>
> Questions :
>
> 1. How is the bike? Any reviews?
> 2. My height is 5'10.5". What size should I buy ? Confusion is that I have
> been suggested 56CM but blue color is available (at present) only in size 58
> CM. Big Difference?
> 3. Not really keen in races etc. but buying it purely because I like road
> bikes :-) Stupidity? That's OK. Waited too long to get here. Had too much to
> do before.....studies, graduation, job, marriage, children,
> schools, apartments, insurances, drop weight, investments, future planning
> etc. etc.!!
> 4. Anything better in its price range?
>
> Thanks guys. I am also a casual biker, have done century rides, Nandi
> hills, enjoy my Thatte Idlies in villages, Chai-shai, 30~40 kms every
> morning, speed and distances on weekends and taking pictures while I ride.
>
> And 39 years old :-)
>
> And love BBC.
>
> And enjoy my food and drinks.
>
> Cheers !!
> Abhilesh
>
>
>
> --
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>
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[apurv.m...@gmail.com]

How does one know which frame is better unless you have put in many many miles on it. The only other way is to listen to people who have. But its very difficult to find people who have tried all the options. What one can do is look at material used and frame geometry and take a decision.

[George Joseph]

You can also enter the name of the product in google followed by the
word "review" and you will be able to read plenty of reviews on
whatever your interested in.

George Joseph
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