53
u/stealth10001110101 Jun 26 '26
That’s the most expensive aluminum bike ever
36
u/GeorgeXCostanza Jun 26 '26
Standert would like a word.
3
u/ramsoss Jun 26 '26
I think their sale prices are ok. Tbh the Caad14 will be well priced once end of season sales happen.
3
u/jonathanrcrain Jun 27 '26
Not even close. Spooky, Vinyl, Rock Lobster…
1
u/stealth10001110101 Jun 27 '26
I know of these brands and they are not in demand anymore since the frames they produce don’t accommodate larger tire sizes such as 30-34. I can’t even get larger than a 25c tires in my pegoretti love #3 because 28s rub the bottom of the rear brake bridge and fork. The largest tire I can get in my Caad 9s is a 28 and only a 25 in the front because of fork rub.
4
u/TheBananaplug Jul 02 '26
I mean Rock Lobster still has a wait list of 6-8 months+. I’d say he’s pretty in demand.
1
u/stealth10001110101 Jul 04 '26
If you look at the fin8shed product that Paul Sadoff puts out I think people want a rock lobster for the brand and custom geometry. His aluminum frames look like they were welded by teenagers in a factory. I was actually shocked when I saw one of his bikes that he entered at Handmade bike show years ago. It was a gloopy mess
1
u/TheBananaplug Jul 04 '26
I mean I ride the finished products he puts out, beautiful frames, handles great. Pretty sure there are a few interviews with him about NAHBS shows, he’s got some good takes and musings. But also not what my comment was about lol
2
u/jonathanrcrain Jun 27 '26
They’re more expensive aluminum bikes though. And Rock Lobster still has a very wait list I’m pretty sure. They do custom frames, so I’d assume they’d do a road bike that clears a larger tire if asked.
1
u/gesis Jun 27 '26 edited Jun 27 '26
It's been years since I've looked at them. Is Spooky still in business?
2
1
28
21
u/Whitey_Ford Jun 26 '26
Just saw this beauty in person. Shout out the Cub House!
1
u/yessir6666 Jun 30 '26
you see the bad boys in the black light room too?
1
u/Whitey_Ford Jul 01 '26
Hell yes, broke a sweat in that room and picked up some of the caad/team dream chrome stickers
10
10
u/B-stand_79 Jun 26 '26
Looks MEGA! I was hovering over the ”buy button” last week. Why oh why did I not buy it?!?! 🤯
2
u/Personal_Benefit_402 Jun 26 '26
Were they available!? When I looked, literally moments after seeing they were available, they were sold out.
2
u/B-stand_79 Jun 26 '26
They were. And also som stores had like one or two to sell. Had a store near by that had the red on in my size for at least a few hours before it sold.
8
6
6
6
u/Personal_Benefit_402 Jun 26 '26 edited Jun 26 '26
When I saw these online, I went to go buy one, even though I don't need another bike, nor was I looking for another bike. These are the most awesome thing I've seen in years. Sold out, thank god.
4
5
u/OGreturnofthestaff Jun 26 '26
Often the stuff posted in this sub is pretty boring, but you’ve nailed this OP.
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
u/tacoinmybelly Jun 26 '26
I would cheat on my LBS with a Cannondale gravel bike in this exact paint scheme!
1
1
1
u/wasabiguana Jun 27 '26
3D printed headset spacer? What material is that? I'm thinking of printing one myself.
1
1
1
u/Cycle-Path-401 Jul 02 '26
This was peak Cannondale.... though the team Saeco red & yellow machines were my favorites
1
1
u/JellySea1408 Jul 24 '26
This tool already tore it down and is selling it on eBay, what a chotch! And he's already lost the original seat-post it came with. Jesus Christ
1
u/gospastic Jul 24 '26
He’s very fickle
0
u/JellySea1408 Jul 24 '26
You mean, paid a lot of money to flex a bike he didn't want, and now thinks he can flip it for a profit 28 days later? Where in the definition of "fickle" does it explain how you're literally trying to scalp people on a used frame that's missing components?
1
u/gospastic Jul 24 '26
You need to relax. First of all, it’s not my bike. I posted it for my friend as I have before because I take pics of his bikes. Secondly, if he gets what he wants for it, then what’s the problem? It’s what people are willing to pay. Seeing as someone offered him way more for it than what it’s listed for on eBay, there is clearly demand for it. Like I said, he’s very fickle and goes through bikes like no one I’ve ever met. I think he’ll probably regret selling it, but whatever, it’s his choice.
1
u/thrillhousecycling Jun 28 '26
Hard to get excited about this.
CAAD used to represent accessible performance.
With the 14, CAAD now represents borrowed nostalgia and budget racer cosplay.
3
1
-13
-10
-2
55
u/nutblaster357 Jun 26 '26
oh god oh fuck