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CAAD 13 aluminum vs. 2023 SuperSix Evo Hi-Mod carbon cost comparison Cannondale has always continued to make quality aluminum bikes for as long as I can remember, even after carbon took over the top step and the CAAD 13 is no exception. The question is, is aluminum still a good value with all the reasonably priced carbon options out there? Just comparing the framesets The CAAD 13 framesets can be found for around $1000-$1400 and I’ve seen some go for even cheaper used. That usually includes a frame, fork, headset, and a seatpost. Comparing this to the new Cannondale 2023 SuperSix Evo Hi-Mod which goes for $4500 new. ...

Is it cheaper to buy a complete built bike or build one from the frame up? I recently had a chance to check out the Specialized SL8 Pro Ultegra Di2 complete bike at my local bike shop and it got me thinking, is it cheaper to build one from the frame up or buy the complete bike. So I decided to do a cost breakdown of what the individual parts cost, both at MSRP and at some of the deal prices I’ve seen lately. Let’s start with the what you get when you buy the Specialized SL8 Pro Ultegra Di2 model ...