Cannondale six 1

Price Paid:  $1700.00 at Williamson Bikes

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Country Roads with low traffic

Bike Setup:
Cannondale Six Carbon 6--complete carbon frame, 60cm seat tube/top tube, Shimano 105 drive train.

Summary:
I'm reviewing the Cannondale Six Carbon 6, 2009 model. This was the closet match to my bike. I've ridden 1,900 miles in 5 months and absolutely love the lightness, ease of climbing hills and intuitive feel of this bike. I did learn my lesson, though, with the FSA Omega Compact crank/FSA Exo bottom bracket-they caused nothing but pain for the first 3 months. The bike was constantly in the shop due to poor shifting. What a headache. I upgraded the bottom bracket/crank/chainrings to Shimano 105 and it's been a dream since. Not even an adjustment since hitting the road with the upgrade. Overall, love the bike. I'm 6'3", 220lbs and this bike is getting the job done!

Strengths:
Efficient power transfer, vertical compliance, carbon fiber eases road vibrations, handles well in all situations, and overall bling.

Weaknesses:
FSA Omega Compact Crank/chainrings were a nightmare for me-perhaps due to being a neophyte roady, but I didn't have one carefree ride until upgrading to Shimano 105 bottom bracket/chainrings/crank/chain.

Similar Products Used:
This is my first road bike.

Price Paid:  $0.00

Favorite Ride:
cannondale six 1

Bike Setup:
Dura Ace 7800 shifters,derailers replaced calipers with dura ace 7800.
Reynolds Assault wheels.

Summary:
First of all it is a beautiful bike.It is fast, comforatable and responsive. It has a very good setup except for the Cannondale C1 calipers.

Strengths:
Fast, good quality and light considering it is not the highest end super six.Dura Ace shifters, derailers

Weaknesses:
Cannondale carbon brakes.
Shimano Dura Ace shifters(good but prefer Campy and Sram neatness of cables)

Similar Products Used:
Torelli Countach w/campy daytona