CAAD12 - Hottest Aluminum Road Bike of 2016
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Visit a Bikes and Life shop to try a CAAD12 for yourself: https://www.bikesandlife.com/pages/contact-us The Cannondale CAAD12 105 was named 2016 road bike of the year because it is an incredible combination of lightweight, speed, and value all in a beautiful package. There has long been a belief in the road cycling world that aluminum bicycles are a dead technology. The CAAD12 changes all that. This bike is fast, stiff, and handles beautifully plus - this is the kicker - it's amazingly comfortable. The performance you get from a Cannondale CAAD12 is shocking and the comfort is even more so. Test ride a CAAD12 to find out for yourself! The bike I'm riding in this video review is the CAAD12 105. That means it has Shimano 105 components. 105 is a level that's at the lower end of their performance range. You can get the CAAD12 in a variety of configurations from 105 all the way up to Dura Ace or Sram eTap. The Founder of Bikes and Life - John Antretter - actually has a CAAD12 Black Inc. That's their highest level of this model and is not only super high performance but a thing of beauty in its own right. Check out the CAAD12 more at Bikes and Life and please subscribe for more video reviews.
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Nice review. Next time take off the reflectors from the wheels.
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Just bought the disc version and freakin love it. I almost shot for the ultegra version but decided to go with the 105. The 105 is the 5800 series and has a trim feature on the front derailleur which I like. It comes with a 52/36 up front with a 11/28 in the rear. I haven't got to many miles on it but this bike is more capable than I can ride. lol It's fantastic. Handles like a jet and you can really move on that big 52. Came with a 25mm tire but you can run 28mm tires and possibly 30mm. I'd like the option to run 32 but that's probably pushing it tho it looks like it could clear. If anyone is curious I'll let you know if they fit.
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Hi,
Do you know if I can use a Quarq Elsa "R" ond the Caad 12 (BB30a) 73mm BB shell? Right now the Elsa is on a Evo with BB30 - 68mm BB shell.
Anyone who knows from experience and for sure please... -
Very fast, suited to lovely smooth tarmac roads but a pain in the arse on bad roads . Too stiff
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i think i like dis bike alum but......
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Thanks for the informative video. My 2010 Synapse Ultegra might really be put up on sale. By the way, can I have the name of the tune that plays at the background. It's so electrifying. I could try that when pedaling.
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creakdale!
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It's the Worcester store! One day I will pop by to get my first road bike!
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Alumin'i'um
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sweet bike. however, that stem ruins the whole thing..
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So true, my caad12 ultegra is as smooth as the smoothest carbon road bikes out there... Even smoother than some.
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As others have said, get a decent set of wheels and possibly change out the saddle, and you're down to about 16.7lbs. This is an amazing bike regardless. Probably better then my current Madone and previous Giant TCR.
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These bikes still weight 18+ lbs? Damn, my 2002 CAAD7 58cm with two cages and pedals weighs about 18.6 lbs. I wonder if the ride quality is that different with the newer bikes to justify buying, since almost 15 years of development has resulted in exactly zero weight savings...
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Bike of the year! With good reason! In the top 3 of my wanted bikes I'd buy next (the review from bike radar, its price and disc brakes did it for me....
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Hahaha!! Qué pasó amigo? Ran out of breath? 😂..
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Thanks for this awesome,honest and very pro review !!
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I love my CAAD 12. Great bike.
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Have had my Caad12 for a month now...wow...this bike rips the hills and keeps pace with my friends gazillion dollar carbon fiber bikes. I will add Dura Ace components when these hit the wall. It's just that good.
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WTF? Aren't you the NYCE bike demo. guy?
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