[Photo Feature]: Welcome The Legend : The CAAD9 - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

anandsharma021 · 07-27-2010, 06:02 PM

First of all, thanks to xbhp again which introduced me to the great-great world of cycling, otherwise i would have been just another biker. Now to the point, I want to introduce you all to my new rides : The Legend Bike Cannondale CAAD9 & my commuting bike Cannondale BAD BOY.

CAAD9 is a true road/racing bike and it showed its character on the first ride itself. With slight amount of effort this thing touches 40 km/h. It is feather light (one can lift it with one finger) and damn comfortable (I mean it). It is comfortable than any other bike (even with suspension) I have ridden. I think its all about the frame of the bike. Tires looks thin but they have got some solid grip means bike never skids under hard breaking. BB30 crank is very stiff and responsive. One thing i can assure you that u will feel your power getting transferred to speed when you pedal. Shimano 105 gear system is butter smooth. Shimano rs10 wheels looks good with few spokes and red nipples. Geometry of the bike is aggressive and it gives rider an aggressive posture on the drops, while on the hoods it is relaxing. Anyway handlebar gives u 3-4 positions which is good.

My second bike that is BAD BOY is a hybrid. It is tough like mtb, speedy like a road bike. So best of the worlds. Cannondale say that they developed this frame for some racers and then painted it black and sold it to masses. The bike really shows it character on bad roads and on good roads as well. I have never applied brakes for potholes and speed-barkers and this thing takes it very easily. Schwalbe 700*28c gives you lot of confidence on gravel. But that dosent mean that the bike is slow. It has got good speed as well. 30-35 is comfortable for me. Shimano acera/alivio combo does its job well. Cannondale C3 wheels looks solid & FSA alpha crankset is stiff and responsive.Tektro v brakes does its job very well. So, all n all its a great bike for daily commuting and even for some long rides.

Coming to styling, one thing i noticed about these premium bikes is that their color quality. Its better than any indian car or motorcycle. Matte Black color of my bad boy is damn sexy, it looks raw & dull but blinks at night (people call it a ghost bike

). Finishing of the paint is superb without any plastic stickers.

2 days back i did a 55 km trip on CAAD9 and it was very enjoyable. The weather was superb & nice music in ears. Getting used to the bike so wasn't riding it fast, just enjoying the weather and ride. Few pics of the bikes:-

Cheers and take care.

Anand Sharma
Performance bikes.

ARTificialindulgence · 07-28-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by anandsharma021

First of all, thanks to xbhp again which introduced me to the great-great world of cycling, otherwise i would have been just another biker. Now to the point, I want to introduce you all to my new rides : The Legend Bike Cannondale CAAD9 & my commuting bike Cannondale BAD BOY.

CAAD9 is a true road/racing bike and it showed its character on the first ride itself. With slight amount of effort this thing touches 40 km/h. It is feather light (one can lift it with one finger) and damn comfortable (I mean it). It is comfortable than any other bike (even with suspension) I have ridden. I think its all about the frame of the bike. Tires looks thin but they have got some solid grip means bike never skids under hard breaking. BB30 crank is very stiff and responsive. One thing i can assure you that u will feel your power getting transferred to speed when you pedal. Shimano 105 gear system is butter smooth. Shimano rs10 wheels looks good with few spokes and red nipples. Geometry of the bike is aggressive and it gives rider an aggressive posture on the drops, while on the hoods it is relaxing. Anyway handlebar gives u 3-4 positions which is good.

My second bike that is BAD BOY is a hybrid. It is tough like mtb, speedy like a road bike. So best of the worlds. Cannondale say that they developed this frame for some racers and then painted it black and sold it to masses. The bike really shows it character on bad roads and on good roads as well. I have never applied brakes for potholes and speed-barkers and this thing takes it very easily. Schwalbe 700*28c gives you lot of confidence on gravel. But that dosent mean that the bike is slow. It has got good speed as well. 30-35 is comfortable for me. Shimano acera/alivio combo does its job well. Cannondale C3 wheels looks solid & FSA alpha crankset is stiff and responsive.Tektro v brakes does its job very well. So, all n all its a great bike for daily commuting and even for some long rides.

Coming to styling, one thing i noticed about these premium bikes is that their color quality. Its better than any indian car or motorcycle. Matte Black color of my bad boy is damn sexy, it looks raw & dull but blinks at night (people call it a ghost bike

). Finishing of the paint is superb without any plastic stickers.

2 days back i did a 55 km trip on CAAD9 and it was very enjoyable. The weather was superb & nice music in ears. Getting used to the bike so wasn't riding it fast, just enjoying the weather and ride. Few pics of the bikes:-

Cheers and take care.

Anand Sharma
Performance bikes.

CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW RIDES BUDDY!!

lovin the roadie to the max !

keep ridin, show those stupid mobikes a thing or two when stuck in traffic jams !!

anandsharma021 · 07-29-2010, 10:43 PM

@ ARTificialindulgence

These mobikers inspires me a lot when some of them get amazed at my speed, and almost everyone of them gives a nice look to my bike and me by turning back. Sometimes I feel that I am not riding a bicycle instead i m riding some expansive super bike.

cicatrix · 08-31-2010, 09:24 AM

Congrats man on your new rides! Both look quiet nice especially CAAD9. I am a big fan of sports cycles and that is one awesome ride. Looking forward on seeing photos of a pair of flying hairy legs on them! lol

niks_devil666 · 08-31-2010, 01:35 PM

The superbike of bicycles

nice !

abhis3k · 08-31-2010, 04:23 PM

Very nice one!! I like specially the Digital Meter.

krishna · 09-12-2010, 03:06 PM

hey great ride. liked the matt finish in bad boy. btw how much does it cost?

raja_roadster · 09-12-2010, 07:16 PM

Is the water bottle holder there came with the bike or you fitted it can i get one for mine

07-27-2010, 06:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
anandsharma021 Cyclist Join Date: May 2009 Location: Haryana, India. Posts: 85	Welcome The Legend : The CAAD9 First of all, thanks to xbhp again which introduced me to the great-great world of cycling, otherwise i would have been just another biker. Now to the point, I want to introduce you all to my new rides : The Legend Bike Cannondale CAAD9 & my commuting bike Cannondale BAD BOY. CAAD9 is a true road/racing bike and it showed its character on the first ride itself. With slight amount of effort this thing touches 40 km/h. It is feather light (one can lift it with one finger) and damn comfortable (I mean it). It is comfortable than any other bike (even with suspension) I have ridden. I think its all about the frame of the bike. Tires looks thin but they have got some solid grip means bike never skids under hard breaking. BB30 crank is very stiff and responsive. One thing i can assure you that u will feel your power getting transferred to speed when you pedal. Shimano 105 gear system is butter smooth. Shimano rs10 wheels looks good with few spokes and red nipples. Geometry of the bike is aggressive and it gives rider an aggressive posture on the drops, while on the hoods it is relaxing. Anyway handlebar gives u 3-4 positions which is good. My second bike that is BAD BOY is a hybrid. It is tough like mtb, speedy like a road bike. So best of the worlds. Cannondale say that they developed this frame for some racers and then painted it black and sold it to masses. The bike really shows it character on bad roads and on good roads as well. I have never applied brakes for potholes and speed-barkers and this thing takes it very easily. Schwalbe 70028c gives you lot of confidence on gravel. But that dosent mean that the bike is slow. It has got good speed as well. 30-35 is comfortable for me. Shimano acera/alivio combo does its job well. Cannondale C3 wheels looks solid & FSA alpha crankset is stiff and responsive.Tektro v brakes does its job very well. So, all n all its a great bike for daily commuting and even for some long rides. Coming to styling, one thing i noticed about these premium bikes is that their color quality. Its better than any indian car or motorcycle. Matte Black color of my bad boy is damn sexy, it looks raw & dull but blinks at night (people call it a ghost bike). Finishing of the paint is superb without any plastic stickers. 2 days back i did a 55 km trip on CAAD9 and it was very enjoyable. The weather was superb & nice music in ears. Getting used to the bike so wasn't riding it fast, just enjoying the weather and ride. Few pics of the bikes:- Cheers and take care. Anand Sharma Performance bikes. __________________ 2004 Bajaj Discover 125 2010 Cannondale CAAD9-5 2010 Cannondale Bad Boy 2011 yamaha SZ-R Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.-H.G. Wells For instance,* the bicycle is the most efficient machine ever created: Converting calories into gas, a bicycle gets the equivalent of three thousand miles per gallon.-Bill Strickland Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live.–Mark Twain

07-29-2010, 10:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
anandsharma021 Cyclist Join Date: May 2009 Location: Haryana, India. Posts: 85	@ ARTificialindulgence These mobikers inspires me a lot when some of them get amazed at my speed, and almost everyone of them gives a nice look to my bike and me by turning back. Sometimes I feel that I am not riding a bicycle instead i m riding some expansive super bike. __________________ 2004 Bajaj Discover 125 2010 Cannondale CAAD9-5 2010 Cannondale Bad Boy 2011 yamaha SZ-R Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.-H.G. Wells For instance, the bicycle is the most efficient machine ever created: Converting calories into gas, a bicycle gets the equivalent of three thousand miles per gallon.-Bill Strickland Get a bicycle. You will not regret it if you live.–Mark Twain

08-31-2010, 09:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
cicatrix We aren't hooligans; we do live for motorcycles. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rajkot Gujarat Posts: 125	@ Anand: Congrats! Congrats man on your new rides! Both look quiet nice especially CAAD9. I am a big fan of sports cycles and that is one awesome ride. Looking forward on seeing photos of a pair of flying hairy legs on them! lol __________________ When in doubt...... Gas it!

08-31-2010, 01:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
niks_devil666 FZ1 N Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Local Area Network Posts: 1,921	The superbike of bicycles nice ! __________________ The Moto Cafe - India's first bike theme cafe @ Chandni Chowk The Moto Cafe video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XztkK4ej2U My Youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/niksdevil666

08-31-2010, 04:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
abhis3k Just another Rider ..... Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hooghly Posts: 246	Very nice one!! I like specially the Digital Meter. __________________ *With Great Power, comes Great Responsibilities .....*

09-12-2010, 03:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
krishna Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bangalore. Posts: 63	hey great ride. liked the matt finish in bad boy. btw how much does it cost? __________________ WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITY

09-12-2010, 07:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
raja_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 388	Is the water bottle holder there came with the bike or you fitted it can i get one for mine

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