Cannondale Six13 Road Bike Reviews

Price Paid:  $650.00 at ebay

Model Year:
2006

Favorite Ride:
Oaks Church

Bike Setup:
Specialized CF SP
Shimano 105 all around
Sram Rival CS
Deda Newton Stem / HB
Bontrager Race Lite Wheelset

Summary:
I have been riding titanium for the last ten years and finally bought a CAAD9 Cannondale a few years back and was really pleased with the fit and feel. I decided to buy this frame when I got a good deal on it. I have not been disappointed. The bike just feels fast. It is the most comfortable frame I have ever ridden. I am riding a lot of country roads in western Indiana and they are not the smoothest. I went witha fairly light wheelset and that was all I needed. If you can pick one of these up that still in decent shape do it.

Strengths:
Fit
Extremely good looks.
I like the semi compact frame design

Weaknesses:
None so fat.

Similar Products Used:
Cannondale CAAD9 Optimo 2
Litespeed Palmares
Litespeed Ultimate
Merlin Works 6/4

Price Paid:  $3500.00 at Gendron Sports (Rimo

Model Year:
2006

Favorite Ride:
Gaspé coast (Québec, Canada)

Bike Setup:
All ultegra, except for rear derailleur and pedals that are dura-ace. I'm 59, 5'11" and 200 pounds. Frame is 56cm and fit is perfect.

Summary:
My previous bike was a steel frame (Marinoni) that I had ridden for 12 years. Going to a new model with that special mix of aluminium and carbon was an easy transition as I didn't sacrifice on the comfort but gained in responsiveness and climbing ability. Mavic Ksyriums ES wheels really give soul to this excellent machine.

Strengths:
Light, stiff, comfortable. Mine is the "team" model, with just a gloss on the carbon and bare aluminium : killer looks!

Weaknesses:
Occasionally, squeaks coming from the front, depending on temperature and humidity levels. Not as stable on fast descents as my Marinoni (but then, I may not be as intrepid as when I was younger...).

Price Paid:  $1200.00 at ebay

Model Year:
2006

Bike Setup:
ultegra

Summary:
Great riding bike that really makes you faster! I was literally kicked out of my group ride for setting two fast of a pace. It’s competitive in crits, centuries, tri’s…. I was tempted to go all carbon like my friends and I’m glad I choose this bike.

Strengths:
lite, fast and comfortable

Weaknesses:
the flat black paint scraches too easy

Similar Products Used:
cadd 4, cadd 5

Price Paid:  $0.00

Model Year:
2007

Bike Setup:
Full SRAM Red, Easton EA90SL

Summary:
Built this one up with SRAM RED and Easton EA90SL wheelset. An amazing bike that was so nice I was afraid to ride it!

Strengths:
For my average 60-75 min ride I increased my speed average 3mph over my old Allez (2003 alu frame w. Ultegra and Mavic Ksyrium Elite) So that's the difference for me - night and day. Super responsive and I loved riding this bike. Way better build quality compared to my 2006 Madone 5.9

Weaknesses:
My big feet (sz 13 US) would sometimes hit the chainstays which is usually not a problem for me. Otherwise flawless. Going to build up another Six13 but do it in a smaller frame. At 6'2" the 63 cm was too big for me and the only reason I sold the bike.

Similar Products Used:
2003 Allez
2006 Madone 5.9
1998 Allez

Price Paid:  $0.00 at Ray's Cycle Vacavill

Model Year:
2005

Favorite Ride:
Death Ride

Bike Setup:
Dura-ace shifters, derailers, brakes, Bontrager carbon cranks, Ksyrium SSC Sls, FSA wing carbon bars, C-dale CF seatpost.

Summary:
The frameset was a warranty replacement for a Stars and Stripes CAAD 5 frame.
Bike was built up to perform well on climbs, and be comfortable on all day rides. Bike was built in the spring of 2005, and to date I have just over 11000 miles on it with no issues.

Strengths:
Incredible power transfer compared to the CAAD5 frame. Original design with carbon seat tube soaks up the majority of road buzz.

Weaknesses:
Twitchy steering. The head tube angle was changed from the CAAD5 frames and really affected cornering. CAAD5 point it where you want to go and forget it. 6/13, stay ahead of it or you will be in trouble quickly.

Similar Products Used:
Litespeed Classic, C-dale CAAD3 and CAAD5