Just finished this build, based on a used, beat up CAADX 2018 frame I got for 120$. It came with no fork, so I got a the replacement fork they issued for earlier CAADX model years.

Parts list:

  • Cannondale CAADX Frame (120$ used)
  • Cannondale replacement fork for older CAADX models (160$ new)
  • Ritchey crownrace, headset (40$ new)
  • Ritchey classic spacers (15$ new)
  • Ardently 110mm -17 stem (25$ ali)
  • Ritchey classic seatpost (65$ new)
  • HY 30.9mm seatpost clamp (15$ ali)
  • Ryet carbon saddle (parts bin, ali)
  • Pro Vibe Aero Alloy Pursuit 38cm bars (90$ new)
  • GRX 610 right shifter + GRX 810 left shifter (160$ used)
  • Eggbeater pedals (30$ used)
  • Elite bottle cages (parts bin)
  • Ultegra R8100 crankset (140$ used)
  • DT Swiss R24 wheelset (parts bin)
  • Pathfinder 38mm tires (parts bin)
  • Ultegra R8000 front derailleur (60$ new)
  • GRX 810 rear derailleur (45$ new)
  • Ultegra 11S 11-30 Casette (parts bin)
  • 105 Chain (20$ new)
  • Token Ninja thread-together BB (65$ used)
  • GRX 400 rear caliper (30$ used)
  • MT500 front caliper (40$ new)
  • Hoses, cables, mineral oil (80$)

New tools I had to buy:

  • Rubber hammer (20$ new)
  • Bleed kit (30$ ali)
  • PVC pipe for crown race setting (10$ new)
  • Tools for hydraulic hoses (30$ new)

Stuff I bought which I did not use, or that were incompatible:

  • FSA Gosammer MegaEXO crankset (15$ used)
  • Pass Quest 1x chainring for above crankset (60$ used)
  • Tool adapter for above crankset (30$ ali)
  • GRX 400 front caliper (30$ used)
  • 2 wrong front caliper adapters (40$ new)
  • Surplus screws, bleed blocks, misc items (30$ new)

Total price including incompatible parts and tools: ~1500$

Total price including incompatible parts and tools: ~1250$

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