Cannondale?

Luke Schierts

I'vr read through a lot of posts on this forum and I never see anyone mention Cannondale. My lbs carries Cannondale & Specalized. I've ridden both and like the Cannondales better. I'm actually trying to decide between the six13 and the systemsix. I was wondering if anyone has any input on either of these two bikes or is there another bike that I should be considering? my price range is around $3000-$3500. Thanks

Jaguar27

It really depends on what kind of riding you're going to do and what you're looking for in a Bike...
I've been riding a Six13 Team (Record) for almost two years now and love it, I haven't ridden a system 6 yet, however, The company’s test lab data indicates that the new System Six down tube is 44 percent torsionally stiffer than the Six13 down tube. The top tube tests 304 percent laterally stiffer. The head tube is 36.8 percent stiffer....

If you're looking for an all Day comfy bike you might also consider the Cannondale Synapse Carbon one...

But like I said, it depends on what you're going to use your next ride for...

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Luke Schierts

I rode the Synapse and didn't care for it, the steering felt too slow. My decision would be getting a systemsix with ultegra or a six13 with DA stuff. The prices are fairly close ($3200 for the six13 or $3500 for the system six) both have the ksyrium elite wheels.

Jaguar27

I agree, the Synapse is more of a relaxed geometry, more of a comfy ride, it's pretty much a "Century" Bike, that's what it's designed for and Cannondale did a good job with it....

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astroluc

I don't have much experience with the high-level Cannondales, but I do have experience with both Specialized and Cannondale in general... about 2 years ago I bought a CAAD 7 R700; it was a toss up between that and an Allez Sport. When it ccame to the geometry I liked the 'Dale better; I'm not a big fan of the compact geometry of the Spec's... Though Specialized are a great company (all my gear is their BodyGeometry) I just feel you get more 'bike' with a Cannondale; especially in a road bike.

For MTBs there's no beating the Stumpjumpers.

just my novice $.02 & good luck with whatever you get!

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graphixgeek

I'm quite happy with my caad8 R700!! I too decided on the C'dale over the Specialized. I do own a Specialized MTB so it's not that I don't like them. I do second the post that C'dales seem to be more of a traditional road bike in terms of feel and performance; which was what I was looking for.

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Ashley3

I agree with Peter (Jaguar). I've been on the Six13 not quite as long as he has, and I love it. Quick, reponsive, light, climbs like a dream. I like it so well that I sacrificed my left hip to protect the bike in a crit crash two months ago!

I also have a Cannondale R700 and recently bought the new Cannondale Caad 9 for my son. My most recent purchase -- it just came in yesterday -- is a Cannondale Optimo for cyclocross. There were a bunch of brands to choose from, but I've been too happy with Cannondales to go with anything else. (By the way, the Caad 9 is awesome.)

Jaguar27

Hey Ash! Sorry to hear about the Hip, is it OK now?

Yes, I've certainly loved every mile on my Six13, however, I'm just about to order my next Ride, an ID8 from Seven Cycles...my first ever Bike made just for me, so I'm looking forward to it!!

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Felt_Rider

Ditto to these comments.
I have been on my Six13 Pro Shimano compact and love the bike on the hills and the flats. I still love my Felt, but the six13 has become my primary bike.

melslur

Anyone have comments on Cannondale's stock price? The ticker is BikeQ in the US. It's about $0.05. Seems like Cannondale makes great bikes, but makes a terrible investment.

navitatl

I got a Cannondale SR500 about an hour ago. I rode it home from the shop, and I've loved it so far.
Sorry, that's probably irrelavent.

vascdoc

I have been riding the Six13 for two years and over 6000 miles. It is a great bike. I have typically ridden at least 3 centuries per year. The bike is fantastic and rides well even over gravel roads. It corners well and is very well behaved on descents.

I do not have any experience with the systemsix.

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hjbiker43

I have a CAAD5 R2000 which I trully love. I did test ride a top of the line Six13 a few months ago and it was fantastic (DA and K wheels probably had a lot to do with it)! Cound be one in my future. My point: Cannondale makes great bicycles!!!

rayhuang

I too am becoming enamored with the SystemSix and its awesome rigidity figures. I just bought a bike three months ago or I'd be seriousely looking at it. Last I knew Cannondales rode horribly, but I guess thats not the case anymore (not for a long time). Understand I was out fo cycling for over 12 years!!