I’ve ridden a 14 TCX which I really liked. I haven’t ridden a Caadx but am a fan of Cannondale’s generally and got on well with my Caad8 I used to have (before it was nicked!).

How does the ride differ between the two, do you find?

The anticipation is overwhelming.

I’ve made my purchase. Perversely it’s definitely NOT a CX bike nor is it one of those “gravel grinder” jobbies.

Waiting to get it with bated breath.

I have the 2014 version and it’s amazeballs.. I’ve cracked Hampshire on it already whilst in training for this coming season..
I’ve got Grifo’s on it and they’re ace. I really should post a pic up on it instead of using stock photo’s.. maybe tonight.. .
Mine clearly isn’t this clean, it’s a muckyBouy but loving the ride and I’ve changed the inner ring from 36 to 34 and thinking of going 12/30, maybe 34 on the back..
White bartape and saddle on mine are looking a mix of chalk grey and sweat..

Let’s see if this upload works..

Awe, wheres Jamie when you need him?? 😳

mrblobby, me?

Yes the replacement hydros from SRAM, took an age to get them but yes, 2015 versions. You may want to check, there maybe a wait from SRAM for replacements but think they should all be done by now.

It’s ace, have I said that?? 😆

^^^ Ohh taverrrrymuchly..

That’s my dirtyBouy at home.. 😀

Anyone know when the Arkose 4 will be in the shops or on the Evans site? ‘mid August’ has been and gone.

Quite fancy having a look to see if it could take guards for my muddy commute.

This is what I got in the end

I’ve got it as a winter commuter as it can take racks, guards and 32c tyres. Steel frame and fork seem to be a little less harsh than my Synapse which is a surprise but not a bad one. It’s not the lightest thing but it stops well. Can’t say I’m a huge fan of doubletap gears but I’ve only had one ride so far so it’s early days.

Oh, and the spoke reflectors are already gone 🙂

^^ is that the Cube thingy? (can’t see photo here)

Looks VGV, worth a punt I reckon 8)

^^ Can’t go wrong with that.

I think I spotted a photo of it on Grit.CX the other day and thought “hmmm, niiioce”

There are a few photos >> take a peek.

I Like it, I like it quite a lot 8)

a lot more ‘racy’ than the gravel type Arkose, Croix De Fer etc. Good timing for cx season though 🙂 quite red though !

Ok, I’d change:

The RR’s for something more suitable like Challenge Limus or Grifo’s
Bar Tape from Black to Red to match the bike.
Slam that stem.
XTR Spuds.
Swing that seatpost clamp the other way.
Bar Tape as chainstay protector.

Then ride it hard.