Cannondale CAAD 9 105 Compact review

Cycling Weekly Verdict

If you want speed and efficiency then the Cannondale CAAD 9 105 Compact is a top choice. It is a true all-rounder. Certainly if you had a pair of ‘best’ wheels to slot in for special occasions, you could transform this bike into something even more impressive for racing.

Reasons to buy
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    Excellent frame

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    Great value

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    Good equipment

Reasons to avoid
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    Some welds not well finished

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    Short stem may not suit everyone

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With a quarter of a century of experience, Cannondale pretty much wrote the book on aluminium frames.

The CAAD frame has heritage, with the likes of Mario Cipollini involved in its evolution, and Grand Tour triumphs in its palmares after Cunego rode one to victory in the 2004 Giro. What was once a world-beating range topper is now available to you, just above entry-level pricing.

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