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CampagYOLO
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by CampagYOLO

I used the KP253 and found it fitted fine. I did have to add a 2mm spacer between the cover and the stem which meant there was enough preload to prevent any play as I found the same thing as yourself without a spacer despite Cannondale's instructions stating that there is no need for a spacer.

Kvh87
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by Kvh87

Interesting. Could it be that the part I have might actually be something else? I've measured the diameter at 45,2mm and the height at only 4mm. Quite a bit different to the 46mm and 5mm that is mentioned everywhere.

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flemingcool
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by flemingcool

Kvh87 wrote:
Tue May 09, 2023 2:52 pm
Interesting. Could it be that the part I have might actually be something else? I've measured the diameter at 45,2mm and the height at only 4mm. Quite a bit different to the 46mm and 5mm that is mentioned everywhere.
This is the same as what I got. KP253, external diameter seems too small. It doesn't even cover the top of the head tube, leaving unpainted metal visible.

tomh79
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by tomh79

Has anybody heard any rumours about a CAAD14 or CAAD13 upgrade? Since we have a new Supersix now with BSA BB...

romanmoser
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by romanmoser

i for one they let the caad die
the caad13 and allez sprint last gen are very overpriced alu cans , with non compliant qc , lot of troubles etc
not worth it
buy less expensive brands carbon fibers offerings , used ti or whtvr

fizzaz
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by fizzaz

The true successor to both is the new Emonda ALR. It's everything the caad13 should have been after the 12

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C36
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by C36

romanmoser wrote:i for one they let the caad die
the caad13 and allez sprint last gen are very overpriced alu cans , with non compliant qc , lot of troubles etc
not worth it
buy less expensive brands carbon fibers offerings , used ti or whtvr
Overpriced? Sub 700€ for a frame that score the max on all stiffness measures and even great on confort?
For a guy/girl racing on circuits it’s a fantastic frame. Last time I saw a Cannondale with a BB problem that was 3 years ago…

Aesch
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by Aesch

Where can you find the frame at that price?

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C36
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by C36

That was at my LBS last may.
Was a rim brake size 51

Aesch
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by Aesch

Impressive! I'd buy one at that price right away too

PUNlSHER
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by PUNlSHER

romanmoser wrote:
Mon Jul 24, 2023 3:17 pm
i for one they let the caad die
the caad13 and allez sprint last gen are very overpriced alu cans , with non compliant qc , lot of troubles etc
not worth it
buy less expensive brands carbon fibers offerings , used ti or whtvr
I've never heard more rubbish about caad
S6 EVO3 - 6380g CAAD13 - 6626g TOPSTONE Al - 8195g

Gaz9
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by Gaz9

romanmoser wrote:
Mon Jul 24, 2023 3:17 pm
i for one they let the caad die
the caad13 and allez sprint last gen are very overpriced alu cans , with non compliant qc , lot of troubles etc
not worth it
buy less expensive brands carbon fibers offerings , used ti or whtvr

Absolute nonsense! Both much better option than low end carbon

ganski
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by ganski

Has anyone found a replacement carbon cradle for the caad13 seatpost? Looking to make it a little lighter.

PUNlSHER
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by PUNlSHER

ganski wrote:
Fri Aug 11, 2023 10:34 pm
Has anyone found a replacement carbon cradle for the caad13 seatpost? Looking to make it a little lighter.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_ExzPL1D (30g lighter than stock) :thumbup:
S6 EVO3 - 6380g CAAD13 - 6626g TOPSTONE Al - 8195g

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ganski
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by ganski

Thanks, I have an elita one in 27.2 and 31.6 as well as a hylix 25.4 off my caad12, none of the carbon cradles matched and left a gap in U shaped dish. Also is there a nailed down weight on the CAAD13 disc frameset. I'm thinking about tearing mine down and having the painted removed. Im hesitant it won't be anywhere close to my 12 around 6.35kg. If I could get in under 6.8kg that would be fine.

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