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[Closed] Cannondale Super Six 105

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Thinking about buying this years Super Six in the sales. road.cc and bike radar reviews are really favourable, I've tried it out at my LBS and feels a good fit. Anyone on here have one?

Current bike is a B'Twin Triban 5a so think it might be a decent upgrade.


 
Posted : 04/09/2014 9:06 am
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I was looking at the Super Six 105 and looks a brilliant bike but quite a racey geometry so am going to go for the Synapse Carbon 105 which is a bit more relaxed once I've saved up some pennies!
If I went for the Super Six I'd try and get one in the Cannondale colours and it looks really nice. The BTwin seems to get good reviews but the C'dale is a definitely a step up!


 
Posted : 04/09/2014 9:17 am
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I've had a super six for a couple of years now and was very surprised at how comfortable it is over long periods. I find it's great for a quick hour blast right up to 5+ hour rides.

The only niggle i've ever had with it is the BB30 but the bearing were replaced under warranty. I'm tempted to replace it with a Praxis converter when this set of bearings wear out but other than that I love it.


 
Posted : 04/09/2014 9:26 am
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Kuco - the feedback does seem to be that for a race bike it is a really comfortable bike when you don't want to hammer it.

j40aja - I've also looked at the Synapse but I'm only 34 so in my head I think the flexibility and stretch isn't an issue yet. 🙂


 
Posted : 04/09/2014 9:40 am
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It's more to do with core strength than flexibility, most people can touch their toes, I doubt racers are much more felxible than average. I can get my palms flat on the floor!

I've an ageing (1.1/8 external headset, how retro!) CAAD4, and whilst the frame is lovely and comfortable, as I've not ridden for quite a while it gives me back/shoulder/neck/arm ache on long rides as my arms are doing all the suppurting, not my back/core. The simple solution is to flip the stem 'up' untill I'm stronger again but that's not asteticaly pleasing!


 
Posted : 04/09/2014 9:52 am
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I got a supersix HM. Lovely and comfy bike. You can alter stem/seat post to make it as comfy as you like, it not as if you can't change these things to suit.


 
Posted : 04/09/2014 9:57 am
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So I bought the bike today. Pick it up sometime next week when I find out what I'm working. Thanks for the advice troops.


 
Posted : 05/09/2014 12:39 pm
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Where did you get it from?


 
Posted : 05/09/2014 12:42 pm
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Sprockets Cycles in Kilmarnock.


 
Posted : 05/09/2014 1:11 pm