Would anyone have any information on a 2010 CAAD9 vs 2009 Six 5
These are the bikes I’m considering and I’m torn between both. One is the Cannondale 2010 CAAD9 5 and one is a 2009 Cannondale Six 5.
A little about my ride:
I commute daily to and from work (Brooklyn to Manhattan) 25 miles total. I'm riding a Specialized Rockhopper now and am looking to buy a road bike as my building started allowing bikes into the tenants space (Bicycle access law). No need to bring a taped over bike to lock up.
There are bumps on the way as NYC/Brooklyn streets are not the smoothest. I rode both at the LBS and cant really tell from the short 10-15 minutes ride how I'll feel on a Alum bike vs. mixed carbon bike after my ride or at the end of the day. I ride once in awhile 50+ mile rides and would like to extend that and not feel fatigued (I'd want to have the feeling that this bike feels good and i just want to continue). Im in shape 5'10 175lbs.
Differences are as follows
2010 CAAD9 5 MSRP $1499 - LBS for $1199
• Full Aluminum frame Made in the USA (lighter than the other bike!)
• Shimano 105 gruppo (except for Tecktro brakes)
• BB30 Crank – (more power than the other bike)
http://www.cannondale.com/usa/usaen...Road/CAAD9/Details/1244-0RA95D_0RA95C-CAAD9-5
2009 Six 5 MSRP $1799 – on sale for $1149
• 18.8 lbs mixed frame made in China or Taiwan? - aluminum triangle with carbon fork and carbon chain and seat stays down to the dropout)
• Shimano 105 gruppo (except for Tecktro brakes) and Rear derailleur is Ultegra
• Regular Shimano crank
http://www.cannondale.com/usa/usaeng/Products/2009/Road/Elite-Road/Details/1540-9RCT5D_9RCT5C-SIX-5
These are the bikes I’m considering and I’m torn between both. One is the Cannondale 2010 CAAD9 5 and one is a 2009 Cannondale Six 5.
A little about my ride:
I commute daily to and from work (Brooklyn to Manhattan) 25 miles total. I'm riding a Specialized Rockhopper now and am looking to buy a road bike as my building started allowing bikes into the tenants space (Bicycle access law). No need to bring a taped over bike to lock up.
There are bumps on the way as NYC/Brooklyn streets are not the smoothest. I rode both at the LBS and cant really tell from the short 10-15 minutes ride how I'll feel on a Alum bike vs. mixed carbon bike after my ride or at the end of the day. I ride once in awhile 50+ mile rides and would like to extend that and not feel fatigued (I'd want to have the feeling that this bike feels good and i just want to continue). Im in shape 5'10 175lbs.
Differences are as follows
2010 CAAD9 5 MSRP $1499 - LBS for $1199
• Full Aluminum frame Made in the USA (lighter than the other bike!)
• Shimano 105 gruppo (except for Tecktro brakes)
• BB30 Crank – (more power than the other bike)
http://www.cannondale.com/usa/usaen...Road/CAAD9/Details/1244-0RA95D_0RA95C-CAAD9-5
2009 Six 5 MSRP $1799 – on sale for $1149
• 18.8 lbs mixed frame made in China or Taiwan? - aluminum triangle with carbon fork and carbon chain and seat stays down to the dropout)
• Shimano 105 gruppo (except for Tecktro brakes) and Rear derailleur is Ultegra
• Regular Shimano crank
http://www.cannondale.com/usa/usaeng/Products/2009/Road/Elite-Road/Details/1540-9RCT5D_9RCT5C-SIX-5