First Ride on my new CAAD12 eTAP setup!

[@jackiegerwitz-dunn4046]

I have a CAAD. Friends, (one friend in particular), often tell me I should get a carbon road bike. NO WAY! I've had upgrades to my CAAD and I just love it. Stiff and responsive and comfortable as all hell. If I buy another road bike it will probably be a CAAD 12. Alloy with , Shimano 105, power meter and decent wheels, I can ride with anyone anywhere near my abilities.

[@EmilyFowler]

+Jackie Gerwitz-Dunn you nailed it mate. ALLOY LIFE!

[@Sills71]

frames do NOT get "softer" even a steel frame, the most likely to change from fatigue will not change enough in a LIFETIME of riding to be noticeable.

[@Bluesman2509]

I have one with Ultegra/Hollowgram and Dura ace wheels and it is basically a climbing masterpiece! This one looks even better!

[@frankschannel2642]

Love mine with the Ultegra groupset. 56cm, 40cm handlebars, Fizik seat..it rocks! Carves turns, climbs like a billy goat.

[@simonroberts362]

Great vid Em, I also recently got a Caad12 and I love it! Upgraded the wheels and put on some carbon bars and it absolutely flies along.

[@shaunhoulahan4080]

Interested in your comments about the stiffness of the CAAD vs the Willier. Do you notice any extra fatigue from the aluminium bike? Also I just noticed you don’t wear gloves.

[@MrAurel40]

what his the weight of this bike.? I have a carbon frame bike, a Trek Emonda SL5 2020 but i very interest of Cannondale Caad.

[@kchappelle]

Sweet bike! Thanks for taking us with you...

[@MoneyMakerRealty]

Hey do you have footage of the upgrades you have done to your bike. Would be nice to see. If so or a run down of all you have done to make it uniquely yours. Kudos from another caad lover and yes i will be upgrading to an electronic group set myself.

[@madcapper6]

That frame looks very similar to the Slate in the shape of the tubes and hydroforming. Is it the same?

[@trekmadone3225]

Hello emily was WONDERING what size frame do you ride? And how tall ARE you

[@jensenhealey907efi]

So if the Wilier is "soft" you should let Raoul at Luescher Teknik cut up the frame to see why it's "soft". As someone who rides a carbon bike as well as several Cannondale bikes I think that would be very interesting information to know.

[@EmilyFowler]

+Jensen Healey hell no. What a terrible thing to do to a bike. Haha

[@waynosfotos]

Never heard of this going soft thing, it actually doesn’t make sense a laminate goes soft???? Will need to ask Raoul about such things. Hmmmm

[@baronerotto]

EmRidesBikes ...Vivisection....ahahah 😂

[@jensenhealey907efi]

Raoul also has a non-invasive non-destructive way of checking a carbon frame that involves ultrasound scanning where he uses a probe that he inserts into the various openings in the frame. Sort of like doing a colonoscopy on a bicycle frame. :)

[@baronerotto]

Jensen Healey colonscopy...not sound good anymore 😂

[@bullwhipjohnson8247]

I like the new/old upgraded bike. 🚲 You're always current with your vlogs. Really look forward to seeing the TDU here. Thanks.☺🚵

[@EmilyFowler]

+bullwhip johnson thanks :)

[@shanen.6210]

I've had a specialized roubaix for 10 years and doesn't feel any "softer" than when I bought it. I wonder if there's something wrong with the willier?

[@EmilyFowler]

+Shane n. Ride a brand new caad12 and you’ll see a difference.

[@MarufoVega]

I had the impression you thought the 'dale felt sluggish re the Willier and it did seem you road the Willier almost all the time. What changed? New wheels?

[@suryopras]

I have hesitation between CAAD12 105 vs SuperSix Evo Tiagra. Which one is the better bike, high-end alloy with 105 or carbon Tiagra as the price is simmilar

[@EmilyFowler]

CAAD12 All the way. You won’t notice the carbon with a crap groupset

[@suryopras]

EmRidesBikes thanks Em

[@brody5211]

As someone who has a caad 12 105 the supersix will feel more compliant and no difference between the 105 to tiagra bar 1 extra gear . New tiagra is excellent . I’ve ridden both cannondale internal cabling is rubbish . . Poor shifting down is common

[@dr10501]

The Willier must have very low modulus carbon in the layup if you notice the downtube/bottom bracket shell flex

[@webmanic]

Great going Em. Look for us down at the TDU.

[@MrEagan1975]

Good video gotta get a caad12

[@MrAlphacallsign]

I’ m happy with my steel bicycle and I will upgrade to a Canondale CAAD 12 this March 2019 a carbon fiber is overprice for me I respect who got a carbon fiber buy what work for you

[@79thiagosantos]

Quanto custa uma caad 12 aí ?

[@thediscoman2001]

what happened to the bolt

[@baronerotto]

Yup girl ! 😉

[@wingrovebaker3541]

Hi i saw in one of your vlogs that you were riding with a friend that had a Giant TCR Andvanced. Would you interview him on his experiences on that bike and what he thinks of it.

[@aaawwweeee]

Wingrove Baker im riding 2018 Giant Tcr advanced 2(shimano 105). And i will tell you instead of him. Its an amazing bike hands down. In this price range i can say this thing is a perfection.

[@wingrovebaker3541]

rickroll4321 well i have one also but mine is the full mechanical ultegra send me a pic of yours and let my know how i can send you a pic of mine you can look at my Facebook page Wingrove Baker and you will see my bike.

[@wingrovebaker3541]

EmRidesBikes what doles that mean I’m not from Australia so dont know that exspetion

[@EmilyFowler]

+Wingrove Baker he’s a loser haha.

[@wingrovebaker3541]

EmRidesBikes haha

[@aviation5390]

What’s your wheels do you use?

[@EmilyFowler]

These are zipp303

[@aviation5390]

@@EmilyFowler Do you have any change in the break?

[@EmilyFowler]

@@aviation5390 not sure what you mean.

[@aviation5390]

@@EmilyFowler I think this wheels made of carbon! So carbon wheels need to change pad in caliper brakes

[@pope406]

willier getting softer!!??

[@theylivewesee1674]

that's what she said

[@johng3015]

You need the make the upgrade to the Wahoo bolt or the elemnt, I have them both and way better than the garmin.

[@pope406]

bkalabla

[@sarvagyaangre2859]

I knew it em you read my mind

[@Cortes19882012]

I have the same bike. With Ultegra though.

[@ruby505]

You caught the S100 guys at 4:10.. good one Emily

[@TheCrossroads09]

I need more people like you to convince me that electronic shifting is worth all that expense and by worth it I mean go longer.

[@TheCrossroads09]

Great set up. Love the wireless revolution, I'm waiting for Garmin or the like to come up with auto shift based on power data and preferred cadence etc.

[@waynosfotos]

I rode the new wireless SRAM red etap, and was disappointed, it has a very soft change and you can’t adjust it to make it snappy like mechanic red. I do like the campy electric but couldn’t warrant the price so have record mechanical

[@TheCrossroads09]

wayne proud thats interesting, I'd have to try before I buy.

[@waynosfotos]

TheCrossroads09 Yes try, the three do feel different. I like the SRAM left / right buttons idea, very easy to use, but the slow change is a deal breaker for me as I like snappy changes like SRAM mechanical and campy. The Campy electric is the the most snappy, but if you want the programable campy it is $3500 up for the groupset. I thought a bit steep for a motor to change my gears.

[@JustAnotherDayToday]

Like they say, “once you go CAAD you never go back”. 😂

[@kreed1004]

what is the small black line in your avatar picture

[@petermueller7864]

Great looking set of wheels 👍🚴‍♀️

[@mrcycling7007]

I made it into the video! 😀

[@69pslim]

It's now time to upgrade to the wahoo elemnt bolt?????? Trust me you won't regret it. Lol

[@EmilyFowler]

+69pslim hmmmmmmmmm

[@waynosfotos]

I told you about the garmins, go wahoo

[@billbove7304]

My Garmin 520 has never given me any problems, is there any other reason to change to Wahoo?

[@69pslim]

Bill Bove I guess you're one of the lucky ones because I've had three Garmin devices give me issues and out of the three two of them were replacements so I decided to give Wahoo bolt a try and I have never looked back since. Just to see for yourself check the forms on all the issues people are having with Garmin devices

[@waynosfotos]

Bill Bove Lucky, yes, the 520 is they best unit but search the internet, lots of problems with garmin including me. And their touch screens... awful!

[@MrShagnasty101]

First 👍

[@user-wi9fl5zg1s]

ベリーグッドやね👍