Cannondale marketed subsequent frames with the CAAD designation (for "Cannondale Advanced Aluminum Design"). The CAAD4 model introduced S-bend aluminum seat stays for improved comfort.. CAAD5/6/7 had 1-1/8" integrated Campagnolo Hiddenset. They then started using some Ritchey headsets before going to FSA with CAAD8/9.. Frame: Cannondale Caad 7 - 55cm. Fork/Headset: Enve road 2.0 fork. slam that stem bearing cover. Crankset/Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo record 11 53/39.
A budget-friendly road bike with a lightweight frame and reliable components. Read our review to find out how it performs.. Hi, I've purchesed a R1000 bike (60cm CAAD7 frame + ultegra). Bike looks realy sharp. But the thing that worries me is frame durability. Candl. requires to check frame for any cracks, and says that the life expectancy for this frame is 2 years (for competetive rider). All my previous bikes had.