Upgrading from 1998 Cannondale R500

Steve Bullimore said:

Are the newer Cannondale frames much better/lighter than the old
CAAD2. For instance, would buying a new 2005 R500 with CAAD5 frame be
much different to my 1998 R500 CAAD2 bike?

Incredibly unlikely. If you're interested in the weights, look them up,
but as my 1993 'Dale MTB frame weighs 3lb there's not much scope for
improvement!

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Steve Bullimore said:

Are the newer Cannondale frames much better/lighter than the old
CAAD2. For instance, would buying a new 2005 R500 with CAAD5 frame be
much different to my 1998 R500 CAAD2 bike?

Incredibly unlikely. If you're interested in the weights, look them
up, but as my 1993 'Dale MTB frame weighs 3lb there's not much scope
for improvement!

I'd second this. Cannondale frames have always been works of art right
back from the beginning. According to Weight Weenies a 2000 CAAD3 in
58cm size weighed in at 1452 grammes (frame only), whereas a 2002 CAAD5
in 56cm size weighed 1415 grammes (including headset) and a 2003 CAAD7
in 56cm size weighed 1294 grammes (without headset). Given that a 58cm
frame is inevitably a little heavier than a 56cm it doesn't seem from
that that there is any great difference in the weight.

Frankly if there is a hundred grammes difference you could save that by
changing your pedals or your saddle. In my opinion you'd be mad to
scrap a classic - but if you want to, scrap it my way.

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in message <4187dda4.0@entanet>, Zog The Undeniable

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Steve Bullimore said:

Are the newer Cannondale frames much better/lighter than the old
CAAD2. For instance, would buying a new 2005 R500 with CAAD5 frame be
much different to my 1998 R500 CAAD2 bike?

Incredibly unlikely. If you're interested in the weights, look them
up, but as my 1993 'Dale MTB frame weighs 3lb there's not much scope
for improvement!

I'd second this. Cannondale frames have always been works of art right
back from the beginning. According to Weight Weenies a 2000 CAAD3 in
58cm size weighed in at 1452 grammes (frame only), whereas a 2002 CAAD5
in 56cm size weighed 1415 grammes (including headset) and a 2003 CAAD7
in 56cm size weighed 1294 grammes (without headset). Given that a 58cm
frame is inevitably a little heavier than a 56cm it doesn't seem from
that that there is any great difference in the weight.

Frankly if there is a hundred grammes difference you could save that by
changing your pedals or your saddle. In my opinion you'd be mad to
scrap a classic - but if you want to, scrap it my way.

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in message <4187dda4.0@entanet>, Zog The Undeniable

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Steve Bullimore said:

Are the newer Cannondale frames much better/lighter than the old
CAAD2. For instance, would buying a new 2005 R500 with CAAD5 frame be
much different to my 1998 R500 CAAD2 bike?

Incredibly unlikely. If you're interested in the weights, look them
up, but as my 1993 'Dale MTB frame weighs 3lb there's not much scope
for improvement!

I'd second this. Cannondale frames have always been works of art right
back from the beginning. According to Weight Weenies a 2000 CAAD3 in
58cm size weighed in at 1452 grammes (frame only), whereas a 2002 CAAD5
in 56cm size weighed 1415 grammes (including headset) and a 2003 CAAD7
in 56cm size weighed 1294 grammes (without headset). Given that a 58cm
frame is inevitably a little heavier than a 56cm it doesn't seem from
that that there is any great difference in the weight.

Frankly if there is a hundred grammes difference you could save that by
changing your pedals or your saddle. In my opinion you'd be mad to
scrap a classic - but if you want to, scrap it my way.

I've decided to keep it and upgrade. The first thing to go on are some
Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheels. To be followed by a new seat, shorter stem
(After some long overdue analysis of my riding position my seat needs
moving back a bit and so do the bars) and then a good service.