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SystemSix Carbon Ultegra
A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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$5,350| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'5" – 5'10"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'6"
6'5" – 6'9"
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Summary
The Cannondale SystemSix is celebrated for its aero efficiency and versatility, offering a blend of speed, comfort, and aggressive design. It's noted for its stiff and fast ride quality, integrated aero features, and surprisingly comfortable geometry for an aero bike. However, some reviews mention limitations in downhill performance, comfort on rough roads, and the additional cost for power meter activation.
Fast and aero feeling on the open road
Versatile aero bike
Comfortable for an aero bike
Integrated package with well-executed internal routing
Surprisingly comfortable rear end
Downhill prowess neutralized
Wide aero carbon wheels may not survive long-term on rough roads
Power meter activation requires additional payment
Lack of comfort due to stiff frame, wheels, and narrow tires
Heavier and slower acceleration compared to competitors
faster everywhere
BikerumorIt’s a damn fast ride, so let’s put it in the aero stable.
Cycling TipsEvery time the SystemSix has demonstrated itself as the full aero package – stiff, fast and superbly good fun.
Cycling WeeklyDesigned to be the fastest road bike on the planet
CyclistThere are few bikes I’ve ridden that come close to matching the sensation of speed you get with the SystemSix
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Dec 2020 · Marc Abbott
Ultra-efficient aero racer with blistering performance and enviable comfort
Rapid handling
Proven aero performance
Incredible wheelset
Top comfort
Surprisingly adept climber
An altogether thrilling ride
A few 105 groupset components lurking in the shadows
Jun 2020 · Warren Rossiter
This Aero Bike of the Year contender is a complete aero package built for speed
Agile, light and furiously fast
Narrow tyres
Lower-spec disc rotors
Dec 2019 · Rupert Radley
The Cannondale SystemSix avoids the teething problems many brand's first aero bikes suffered from
Compliant frame
Fast wheels
Handling
Weight
Tyres
Sep 2019 · David Kennedy
Cannondale reintroduces an all-new and all-faster SystemSix
May 2019 · Dan Cavallari
Combining aero and all-around functionality is a tricky task. Cannondale's SystemSix does it better than most.
Nov 2018 · Manuel Buck
The Cannondale SystemSix Hi-Mod was designed with a single goal in mind: to be the fastest and most efficient race bike. Did Cannondale succeed?
Jul 2018 · Cory Benson
Riding the fast, new Cannondale SystemSix on Griona's rolling roads, it became clear this was more than just another carbon, disco brake aero road bike.
Jul 2018 · Dave Everett
I’ve long been a fan of Cannondale bikes. I admired them for many years and finally acquired my very first back in the mid-2000s: a CAAD7 in what is possibly the most magnificent paint job they’ve ever done. A clear coat of toffee apple red lacquer with Saeco decals. I still regret selling that bike. […]
| Frame | SystemSix Carbon, integrated cable routing w/ Switchplate, SAVE, PF30a, flat mount disc, 12x142 Speed Release thru-axle BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit Color: Candy Red |
|---|---|
| Fork | SystemSix Carbon, 1-1/8" - 1-1/4" steerer, 12x100mm Speed Release thru-axle, flat mount disc, 55mm offset (47-51cm) 45mm offset (54-62cm) |
| Bottom Bracket | Cannondale Alloy PressFit30 |
| Headset | Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1-1/4 |
| Stem | HollowGram KNØT, Alloy w/ cable cover, -17° |
| Handlebar | HollowGram KNØT SystemBar, Carbon, 8 deg. pitch adjust |
| Saddle | Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails |
| Seatpost | HollowGram 60 KNØT Carbon, 330mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Grips | Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, braze-on |
| Crank | HollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 52/36 |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-30, 11-speed |
| Chain | Shimano HG601, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc, 160/140mm RT800 rotors Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims | Vision SC55, carbon clincher disc, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DP Spokes - 21F / 24R |
| Front Hub | TBD |
| Rear Hub | TBD |
| Tires | Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700 x 25c, reflective strip |
First added July 7
Last updated December 7
Not listed for 1,643 days