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@JamesNQ
Hi all,
really going to regret this but I've sadly got to let my CAAD go as my business needs to swallow the money up, promised myself this would be the bike I kept but other things comes first.
I searched high and low for this frame, it took me 6 months to get the one I wanted in this size. It's been built up by a professional mechanic. It's never been ridden in the wet and has always been kept in a dry, warm place. There are no corrosion issues, just a few chips to the paint from general use and a dent on the top-tube. It does have a little creak coming from cranks but after speaking with my mechanic apparently nearly all BB30 cranks have some sort of squeak.
Spec:
. 54cm CAAD10
. Sram force (I believe?) Chainset
. Sram red levers
. Sram Apex front mech
. Force rear mech
. Force calipers
. Jagwire cabling (the posh stuff, was expensive)
. KMC chain
. Shimano cassette
. Mavic Aksium front wheel
. Shimano rear, not sure on model
. GP4000 tyres
. Schwalbe innertubes
. Ritchey 90mm Stem
. Specialized 42cm compact drops
. Carbon saddle
. Selle saddle
. Ritchey bar-tape
. Alloy bottle-cages
Pedals not included
Bad points:
. Tyres could do with replacing, brake pads are 1/2 worn
. a few very small chips and scratches
. dent on the top-tube
. right-hand lever has worn a little so the paddle sits a few MM from the brake lever. Still functions perfectly.
. when I cut the steerer it's not 100% perfectly straight, could be filed/cut down maybe 1-2mm and it'll be perfect.
In summary a stunning bike which climbs like a beast. Super rigid.......ah forget it, everyone knows how awesome Caads are, I don't need to explain.
I'd like £770 for this please