Cat2forLife Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 There was some serious hyperbole flying at the launch of the CAAD 12. Cannondale alternately described themselves as the “high priests of alloy,” “alchemists” and finally, the “Aluminati.” It was all quite tongue in cheek but does drive home a simple point, Cannondale has and still does take aluminum more seriously than any other brand and considers it a point of pride to be the best. http://pelotonmagazine.com/goods/cannondales-caad12-launch-images-review/
Winstonian1984 Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Looks nice. A bit off topic, but I noticed the disc wheel builds are almost a kilogram heavier than the normal brake set up. I know those weights were for the CAAD 12 builds, but if disc brakes are so heavy, would pro teams even consider them?
Cat2forLife Posted June 30, 2015 Author Posted June 30, 2015 I guess with the UCI weight limit, they are easily able to get the bike's weight back down to 6.8kg by saving weight elsewhere. Especially now with these super lightweight frames. It's perfect actually. The rims aren't really any heavier, it's just the added weight of the disc rotor and a heavier hub. The weight is mostly added by the calipers etc. so they now actually uave a use for the light frames like the Emonda etc. and acceleration won't be affected that much because the weight of the rims isn't much extra. The perfect setup for mountain stages if you ask me. Going up won't be much different, but going down they'll have so much more power and control with their brakes.
eddy Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Looks nice. A bit off topic, but I noticed the disc wheel builds are almost a kilogram heavier than the normal brake set up. I know those weights were for the CAAD 12 builds, but if disc brakes are so heavy, would pro teams even consider them?The non-disk one is below the UCI limit so either way, IF a pro team were to use one, it would have to add some weights. Many pro teams currently get their bikes up to the UCI limit by running a heavy cockpit and/or saddle, particularly if they are running lightweight climbing wheels. I suspect that without braking surfaces they could get a disk tubby really light and so potentially have the benefits of disks at the 6.8kg limit.
Long Wheel Base Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Wez-O has just bought one and he seems to be loving it. LOL he did say that its a bit heavy but that's only because his carbon cannondale is a nano which weights like nothing! I'll send him a message now and tell him to come give some rider feedback.
eddy Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Wez-O has just bought one and he seems to be loving it. LOL he did say that its a bit heavy but that's only because his carbon cannondale is a nano which weights like nothing! I'll send him a message now and tell him to come give some rider feedback.I have disks on my Ritchey Swiss-Cross and it is a bit heavier than my old one with V-brakes, but the stopping power and therefore the ability to descend is chalk and cheese. It has changed the ride completely. I suppose that is why nobody is talking about going back to rim brakes on their MTBs, even though there is a weight penalty.
Long Wheel Base Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 I have disks on my Ritchey Swiss-Cross and it is a bit heavier than my old one with V-brakes, but the stopping power and therefore the ability to descend is chalk and cheese. It has changed the ride completely. I suppose that is why nobody is talking about going back to rim brakes on their MTBs, even though there is a weight penalty.I must ad that the one Wez-O bought isnt the disk brake version but still ally.
Wez-O Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Wez-O has just bought one and he seems to be loving it. LOL he did say that its a bit heavy but that's only because his carbon cannondale is a nano which weights like nothing! I'll send him a message now and tell him to come give some rider feedback.The CAAD10 is a superb bike and although not quite in the league of the Cannondale Evo Hi-Mod and Nano, its not far off the standard carbon Evo and better than most entry level carbon bikes. I can't wait to check out the new CAAD12 which I have no doubt will be a hit!
Sarge Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Hi gents, The best just gets better!!!! Regards Sarge
Silverman Posted April 5, 2016 Posted April 5, 2016 http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/cannondale-caad12-105-wins-bike-of-the-year-2016-46720/
Eugene Posted April 7, 2016 Posted April 7, 2016 I guess with the UCI weight limit, they are easily able to get the bike's weight back down to 6.8kg by saving weight elsewhere. Especially now with these super lightweight frames. It's perfect actually. The rims aren't really any heavier, it's just the added weight of the disc rotor and a heavier hub. The weight is mostly added by the calipers etc. so they now actually uave a use for the light frames like the Emonda etc. and acceleration won't be affected that much because the weight of the rims isn't much extra. The perfect setup for mountain stages if you ask me. Going up won't be much different, but going down they'll have so much more power and control with their brakes.The 6.8kg limit is set to fall away. Just not sure when
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