CAAD4 vs Scott Speedster S4

[Ryan]

Hi Guys,

 

Input on the following please :

 

Cannondale CAAD4 9sp Ultegra Mavic Wheelset

 

VS

 

Scott Speedster S4 Tiagra Alex Rims

 

Both in fairly good condition.

 

 

These options for a heavier rider such as myself now at 112kg??

 

I may be wrong but I am looking at two considerations:

 

1. COMFORT

2. DURABILITY

 

Comments/input appreciated.

 

The idea is to build up my weekly mileage and for base training, as well as a few odd "races" amashova maybe even Argus.

Edited September 14, 2013 by Ryanie

[LOOK695]

I would go for the Cannondale. They make fantastic frames and it has a better groupset. The wheels mentioned might not be that durable in the long run for a heavier rider though

[Tankman]

Caad 4 for sure.

 

Ultegra is second from the top, Tiagra is second from the bottom

[shaper]

Caad better spec and better bike

[Butterbean]

Cannondale. And that's from a Scott owner. The specs are just superior in those guises.

['Dale]

Caad 4 for sure.

 

Ultegra is second from the top, Tiagra is second from the bottom

 

Yip

Yip

 

[Ryan]

So I eventually went with option C None of the above. Felt CS1 105 Grouposet in great nick. My only concern being the wheels Shimano wh550 which might not work. I will be on the lookout for bomb proof training wheels. Thanks for the advice guys.

[CAAD4]

Caad 4 for sure.

 

Ultegra is second from the top, Tiagra is second from the bottom

 

Damn Straight..

[Guest Latent Blue]

Cannondale!!! Cant go wrong

[Christie]

Wait a minute. It depends on what year ultegra. If it is old pre-2000 ultegra (same year as the frame), you wont get spare parts for it. It was 9 speed back then, so any replacement items like casette, chain, shifters will have to be Sora, which is behind Tiagra. It also could have a 1" headset, which is not so common today. Caad4 got a 1 1/8" headset and fork in 2001. Imo an old 9 speed gruppo should be a "free to a good home" item.

 

The caad4 is a nice frame, should hold up well. I am not certain, but the fork may still have an aluminium steerer, an old technology which I dont like. Such an old frame could have lots and lots of kms on it, be careful.

[Ryan]

I eventually went with a newer bike a Felt CA1 with a 10 speed 105 group set in great nick. Only concern is the W550 wheels. Thanks Guys

[Pure Savage]

The CAAD 4, like said much nicer groupset and can upgraded wheels in the future

[Christie]

I eventually went with a newer bike a Felt CA1 with a 10 speed 105 group set in great nick. Only concern is the W550 wheels. Thanks Guys

Great, happy miles.

['Dale]

I eventually went with a newer bike a Felt CA1 with a 10 speed 105 group set in great nick. Only concern is the W550 wheels. Thanks Guys

 

Congratz

 

May she treat you well

[Cippo]

Congrats. Get some Mavic Aksiums with tyre combo from CWC. Bombproof wheels.

[Ryan]

Thanks for the well wishes! Cippo I see you just laid claim to a set of Mavics? Will they do the job for a 110kg + rider? I know....the question has been asked ad nauseum....