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I'd really like the CAAD13 if it wasn't for the high stack. Direct mount brakes and mudguards are a win.
You may also have a look at the trek emonda ALR. Cracking purple paint but again, high stack.
That said, high stack should be a plus for 90% of people that would need spacers on stupidly aggressive bikes like the CAAD12 or Allez Sprint.
Netakure-
That said, high stack should be a plus for 90% of people that would need spacers on stupidly aggressive bikes like the CAAD12 or Allez Sprint.
Oh hi! Yep if I go CAAD12 I'll need to size down and use a 25mm cone spacer. The stack on the 13 is a win for my T-rex arms. The Trek is nice but phalic headtube is phalic.
jono84
Looking again the with VAT price is a bit steep and is almost CAAD13 territory which would fit me better.
Keen to stick with 28's so I guess I'll keep searching for a CAAD12 which is AFAIK the only comparable Ali frame for the same budget.