CAAD4 build

wassertreter · Jul 21, 2014

Bought a CAAD4 Saeco frame for 100 (sans fork). Maybe not very wise, but I've been pondering a CAAD for some time.

Build will use mostly use parts from late 00s era. Question is, which fork? Original forks are quite scarce. Newer model forks (CAAD9) are rare but not entirely unavailable. Thanks for any advice.

wassertreter · Aug 5, 2014

Ok, found a CAAD9 fork that seems to match nicely.

Now about the finishing kit, given it's a Saeco, I'm thinking Cinelli.

Alter stem? But it would have to be modded for 1 1/8in steerer, which some people on the interwebs seem to have done. Thinking a Cinelli Groove stem might be better, and fit the chunky frame. Then I would need 26mm handlebars too, there seems to be Cinelli Vai (anatomic), apart from the obvious retro stuff. Cinelli Little Wing seems nice too, and available in 40mm width, which I like.

Or go with one of the modern stems with oversized handlebar clamps and use a Cinelli Vai Palm, which also looks very nice with the flat tops.

So many questions, what would you put on a youngtimer CAAD4 Saeco?

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