Review: Cannondale CAAD9-7

 There is a new steed in the stable and it is a Cannondale CAAD9-7 "Made in America" road bike. My plan was to convert this to a single speed so I didn't get a better groupo just entry level stuff since I was going to tear it off. After a quick seat height adjustment a fore/aft move and a few days of riding I am re-thinking that and may leave it alone.

All sizing pointed me to a 54cm and that was right on the money. This CAAD9 frame is as impressive as the review I read in bicycling magazine. I'm not sure how they do it but it doesn't ride like a aluminum frame, could be the carbon fork or the carbon seat post but it is a smooth ride. The out of the saddle sprinting and climbing is everything I could have hoped for, it feels like it was made for me.

Overall I am really happy with this purchase. Thanks to napper for the sweet handlebar wrap job and Terry's Cycle & Cannondale for all they do for me and the team it is much appreciated.

Duke