Cannondale CAAD12 - Upgrades

[@hoizkiacha]

the bike looks cool, the chain brings the extra bling to the setup.

[@toite3x3ninjah]

I got the same saddle and I’m loving it so far… my first test saddle

[@johnh.6839]

Damn - think you have already graduated from the beginner bike category! Impressive!!! Going to get my son to watch as he wants to get into cycling as well.

[@cartracer64]

great review on your cannondale upgrades. i have the caad 10 ultegra 2013 size 50 with upgraded mavic wheelset. i have a 95mm stem and was thinking of going shorter to maybe 80mm for more comfort. you went slightly longer although you have slightly smaller frame.

[@aimanhassan4004]

Beautiful bike

[@tokyocyclist2509]

Thanks!

[@ADR888]

Hi, love your channel. Keep it up! - My caad13 has the same creaking noise and I am planning to upgrade the BB like you did. Do you still use the same BB ? How is it after almost a year ? - Aside from the looks, is upgrading the chain worth it ?

[@therealkailau]

Get rid of the BB ASAP - literally drove me crazy but worth it. I had my old factory BB for about 3 months before it started creaking and I know a few other people with CAAD12's who have the same, it's notorious for creaking. Grab yourself a c-bear or custom BB and you'll be glad you did :)

[@zoso73]

Very nice. I made the same upgrades with the same wheels, saddle and tires. For the drivetrain, i used Campagnolo Super Record EPS. I kept the SpideRing for the crankset.

[@tokyocyclist2509]

Nice! I would like to see photos of your bike! I don’t think I have ever seen a CAAD12 with Super Record EPS. Out of curiosity, how would you compare with Shimano?

[@zoso73]

@@tokyocyclist2509 The EPS is as good as the Shimano Di2. I have a preference over the ergonomics of the Campag shifters, but charging the EPS is more of hassle, whereas the Di2 is easy to recharge.

[@StrapAnuva1]

damn, my caad12 is about 9.5kg. Apart from wheels where are the biggest weight saving gains made without breaking the bank? I did have a supersix which i crashed but instead of buying another one I just wanna weight save my caad12 and invest in a gravel bike.

[@krzysztofkrason9630]

Hey, nice setup off caad, the last best alu frame !

[@felipeferrer9601]

i went the opposite way, from shimano Ultegra to hollowgram SL on the crankset dilemma, the extra nonsense weight of the adapter was the decider for me, i dont see the point of not using a crankset that is lighter than dura ace at a much lower cost.

[@malibusa]

nice videos!! love the CAAD12, qhat size is your bike, i ride a 54 slate colour bike and loving it!!!

[@tokyocyclist2509]

Thanks! It is a size 48.

[@Kanonka28]

do you have or had problems with bb30 ? what's your height and size of the bike, are you content with that ?

[@jauxed]

Hello is this a 48cm size? Nice bike.

[@tokyocyclist2509]

Thanks! Yes, it is a size 48.

[@tjiputrasoesanto870]

hello i'm planning to own one...i have a 169cm height is 48 sized enough for me? or 50? thanks

[@tokyocyclist2509]

Hi. I am 165cm, so a size 48 might be too small for you. I would go for size 50 instead. However, you do need to take into account your inseam.

[@tjiputrasoesanto870]

@@tokyocyclist2509 thankyou for the info.still got an issue with bottombracket with the BB30 to ultegra R8000..seriously impressed by your caad12 build..superb look!

[@andersondharmaraj]

Hey, I am 166cm and I ride a size50 with a 90mm stem and a 42cm handlebar. I have 170cm cranks. The bike fits like a glove. In short a 50cm is perfect for you. Hope this helps. God bless you. Ride safe.

[@vadlme]

This is bb30? Can u give link to same bb but for bb30A (for CAAD13, cos stock bb start creaking 😕)

[@tokyocyclist2509]

The CAAD12 also uses a BB30A bottom bracket. I got my C-bear bottom bracket at: www.sigmasports.com/item/C-Bear/BB30A-Cannondale-Bottom-Bracket/EVWS

[@vadlme]

@@tokyocyclist2509 thanks! When u install this bb creak noise is gone? How many kms you already riding?

[@tokyocyclist2509]

Sorry for replying late. It’s been almost 5,000+ km and no creaks. However, it is recommended to take it apart once in a while with fresh anti seize paste.

[@salemalsai7348]

@@tokyocyclist2509 did you notice better performance or better bike response after replacing the crank? i compared my CAAD12 with my Tarmac and i notice the Tarmac is very responsive on climbs comparing to CAAD12 even even though the Tarmac is 1.5 lb heaver!!

[@EastbayGolfer]

Your chain is on backwards.

[@cnay2983]

The only upgrade you need is to do some yoga. Which is free. Getting more aero is gonna make you significantly faster. Components are really really marginal