Description The only trend we care about is winning. That's why we use high modulus, unidirectional carbon fiber for the front triangle, and ultra-light, race-proven aluminum for the rear. Ingeniously melded thou...
Bike Setup: ultegra sl groupo. carbon si crankset. fulcrum 5 evo wheels.
Summary: if you are on this site trying to do research on the system six to see if its legitimate, let me tell you that i was in the same shoes a few months ago. without even riding the frame, i ordered it. ballsy i know. it is by far the best frame ive ever ridden. get it.you wont regret it. the aluminum carbon mix is a bit unusual but it works. its stiff. bmc currently has an 09 thats kind of similar.
Strengths: stiff and fast
Weaknesses: the stem. if you have a shorter or longer torso than you might have trouble finding a stem. cannondale as a business sucks.
Similar Products Used: trek, tarmac
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Favorite Ride: 70-80 miles with rollers, climbs and beautiful nature in the countryside
Bike Setup: Dura Ace 7800 except brakes which are Cannondale C-1 with Kool Stop pads...
Summary: Terrific bike all around...great for sprinting, great for climbing...precise handling...indeed, very stiff...arione saddle took me a bit to get dialed in, but, now that I have it set right, it is a fine saddle...no issues with comfort whatsoever...the longest I've gone on it so far is 100 miles, but, I've done many 60-90 mile rides and comfort has never been an issue.
Strengths: handling, climbing, sprinting...this is a racing machine...the bike is used, but, for the price that I paid on eBay, the value is great.
Weaknesses: None whatsoever thus far...I got this for racing and it delivers!
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Summary: I got this bike because I learned it wouldn't be produced any more, and everyone that has it has raved about its stiffness. I have ridden on this bike about 4 times and raced it yesterday in a criterium. This bike is so STIFF it delivers pure power transfer with every pedal stroke. It is the best sprinting bike I've ever been on. Also, the bike is SUPERB on descents; any twitchiness on downhills in the headtube area is completely cancelled out.
I would not recommend this bike for a century ride that doesn't have the best roads because it is too stiff for that situation. But for races and club rides under 50 miles, it's terrific.
Strengths: Stiff
Stiff
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Weaknesses: A little bit harsh on bumps coming off the all-aluminum rear triangle.
Bike Setup: Ultegra with a compact crank
Rol Race SL wheels
Summary: I bought a 08 because they are no longer in production. Get one while you can! This bike is built for speed, climbing, and sprinting. The power transfer is like no other bike I have been on. Yet, on the bad roads it is smoother than my CAAD8 and my Trek Y-Foil.
Strengths: Stiff when you put the hammer down.
Comfortable on bad roads.
Great handling and stability
Bike Setup: Full Ultegra with Dura Ace rear derailleur
Speedplay X2
Summary: I just got this bike last week. SystemSix 3 that is. You really notice how good the bike is when you get up off of the saddle. It has phenomenal acceleration. The ride is pretty smooth not as nice as some full carbon bikes, but I didn't buy this bike to have a nice ride, I bought it for power transmission. The aluminum rear triangle scares some folks, but it still has a good ride. I did a 50 mile ride the second day I owned it, no problem after being off the bike 2 months.
Strengths: Awesome power
The price
Full Ultegra with Dura Ace rear derailleur
Handles well inspires confidence
Weaknesses: Front fork was cracked on arrival
Looks like some imperfection in carbon
Took 3 weeks due to complications
Similar Products Used: Trek Madone 5500
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