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  • Anyone on here find recent CAAD top tubes far too wide?
    I've been riding a CAAD8 (from factory Sora-equipped bike, w/BSA threaded BB, @colin2011 ) for a few months, but think I'm going to have to get rid of it because it hurts!
    Order of thoughts/injuries/adjustments:

    • CAAD8; first road biek, after riding track etc etc...
    • Developed knee pain on short rides >50km
    • Figured something to do with Q-factor
    • Moved cleats inboard to compensate for wider Q of (DA7800) road c'set.
    • Adjustment caused knees to hit/thighs to rub TT when pedalling, particularly when out of saddle.
    • Subconsciously began to modify shape of leg to avoid this while pedalling, particularly when out of saddle.
    • Developed hip pain of rides around 50km as a result...

    Anybody else experienced this/found a resolution?
    I stripped the parts and put them on an old Raleigh 531C frame (skinny top tube) and it feels (heavy, but) sublime by comparison, so If anyone wants a (raw) 'dale frameset, let me know.

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