Over the weekend I finally decided to test ride a few cannondales, even though I ordered a blue r5000 in february. Well, it turns out I need a 56cm and I ordered a 58cm. The dealer called Monday morning to change the order to a 56 and was told the 58 had just shipped. He is willing to send it back so no harm there but the 56 isn't expected to arrive until the end of april :( . Post some pics to hold me over until then.

In retrospect, I should have taken these photos drivetrain out. Oh well.

Prepare to love your new bike.

And yes, I need to paint my basement.

Here's a few of mine.http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=27105

'03 w/ a few upgrades. I think it is my favorite material possession.

I really have to get an updated picture here is my 04 R1000, this picture was taken the same day I got it, I have since upgraded a couple of things (carbon seatpost, pedals), I will take a better picture of it probably tonight or tomorrow, because I just recieved my 05 C'dale Prophet. I'll take pictures of and post them, by the way all you guys haven very nice bikes

Hey beergood,

Are you running the 50-36 FSA compact with Dura Ace 10 speed? How does it shift? Any problems with your set up? There were so many threads about this a while back but I think the posters were just not setting up there derailleurs correctly.

BTW, nice look'n bike! I was torn between the new R5000 and the 04 R3000 that I just bought but ebay won out again as I found a hell of a deal on the R3000. I do love my new dale though.

Brian, I hope you get yours soon brother.

Also, how are you all posting your pics. I thought you had to post a link to a webserver like webshots or something?

Sean

Brian, I hope you get yours soon brother.

Sean

I got a phone message from the bike shop, looks like my bike may be in early and I won't have to wait til the end of april. I'll call tomorrow morning to find out for sure. :D

Hey beergood,

Are you running the 50-36 FSA compact with Dura Ace 10 speed? How does it shift? Any problems with your set up? There were so many threads about this a while back but I think the posters were just not setting up there derailleurs correctly.

BTW, nice look'n bike! I was torn between the new R5000 and the 04 R3000 that I just bought but ebay won out again as I found a hell of a deal on the R3000. I do love my new dale though.

Brian, I hope you get yours soon brother.

Also, how are you all posting your pics. I thought you had to post a link to a webserver like webshots or something?

Sean

Nope, 53-39. I heard weird things about the compacts also.

2004 R2000 52cm
-Fizik Arione
-USE Alien carbon seatpost
-Speedplay Zero pedal (CSC edition)
-Reynolds carbon fiber bottle holders
-Hutchinson tires (CSC Team edition)
-Sigma Sport 1600 computer (stem mounted)
-Pedalsoft Trifecta system (stem, aero bars, elbow rests)
-Pedalsoft Saga bar

Here is my pride and joy. Silky smooth and wieghs in at about 16.2 with pedals. Full Dura-ace and lots of other goodies.

http://photos1.blogger.com/img/256/3700/640/115_1598.jpg
I finally got it. Size 56 weighs in @ 18.08lbs with pedals, cages, and computer. I'm very impressed by this bike, especially for the price. It would be easy to upgrade to get the weight even lower if needed. Heck, you could add AM sprint 350's and lose almost an entire pound. It's a great bike and it's blue, what more could I ask for. :D

Oh yeah, and the seat is really great. I'll be able to do a better review after I get the saddle position and handlebar position exactly right and get some more miles on the bike

:confused: My pimped out new old Caad 4.. I'm looking at a caad 8 now.

Bought a R800 Caad5 from LBS as "new old stock". Parted the bike out and sold everything but frame, stem and forks on ebay. Minus ebay fees, it ended up costing me $150 bucks for frame, stem, forks. Otherwise, bike is full Ultegra, Kysrium Elite, Ritchey WCS bars, Speedplay pedals, Bontrager X Lite carbon post. Brooks saddle, Cateye Astrale 8 computer. Nice bike for my needs.

It may be old, but it rides just fine for me. The pic is a bit out of date as I have upgraded to Look pedals since I took the pic. I do have a lighter tubular wheelset for her.

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=740

Bought the frame off eBay and built it up with a DA/10 group and Ksyrium SL's, also off eBay.

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21138&stc=1

Here is my Cannondale....

R5000 - Optimo frame with full carbon fork (size 54cm)
Cannondale SI crank
Full Campagnolo Record
Velomax Ascent II Wheels
& Mavic Cosmic Carbone Wheels

This bike just flies! I love it!

Enjoy!

This is an old SR300. Got it for $150 at a swap meet last year. The previous owner pitched a fit about downtubes, so the shop guy rigged up this stupid thing with old thumbshifters on the bartops, which are a PITA. Not to worry, I'll be soon changing them back to DTs.

http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/wetoddimage.wtdr/wOTMxNzk3NnM0MTNkZmQzMXk1NDE%3D.jpg

The cyclocross isn't mine - it's a friends. There's also an R1000 in the background that's mine.

My 2001 R600.

http://images.andale.com/f2/118/104/8001645/1115189030069_CIMG0371.JPG

bike you've got there!

05 613...

http://us.a2.yahoofs.com/users/ZkemJLsYtQe9/__sr_/b6c5.jpg?phsa.FGBk6hUCPWzMy 1995 2.8 R-800

Anybody have a pic of a C'dale with Campy Neutrons? I have a set on order to try on my R5000. I think making wheels w/ shimano freehubs is their way of converting people to their side. It's fine w/ me...they make damn fine wheels.

This is the next "project" for me, perhaps my "lightweight project bike" (the Kestrel fork to be replaced with a full carbon fork). The frame weigh 3.0 lbs, perhaps a bit beefier than regular Cannondales from 1996? It's a made for Mario Cipollini Cannondale, how cool is that? It's white with a gold flash, looks spectacular in sunlight.

R700... only changes from stock are:

Wider bars (fit)
Speedplay Frog Pedals (love em)
Tacx Tao Cages/Tacx Bottles
Specialzed Turbo Elite cycloputer
Saddle bag

I don't plan on doing anything to it other than regular maintinence at this point. If anything all my money is going towards clothes..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v365/paintballny/Bike_edited.jpg

Emilio84, I see you choose the gray color - I was reading your thread re: choice of color.
It looks great, I think the other colors look great too.
How do you like the bike? I'm looking at the same bike to replace my Felt F80, which is a size too large. Do you mind telling me how much you paid for the bike? Thanks and enjoy.

Ben - I love the bike and the color. I have had no problems and I am loving the ride. For reference my bike is a 50cm frame and I love it. It fits me perfectly (more fitting than anything else) the only item that was switched out was the bar as I have wide shoulders and needed a wider bar. I paid 1200.

2004 R800 Cannondale CAAD5. Hope this pic loaded!!!

Trying to post the pic, I guess I need to have it on the www first! :)

http://img279.imageshack.us/img279/2976/drivesidenew5fq.jpg

2005 R700
Pic is a little dated since I've now put PD-6610 SPD-SLs on there to replace the Quattros and it is now sporting white bar tape.

Here is my updated 03 r1000:

Frame: '03 56cm CAAD7
Wheels: Ksyrium Elite
Tires: Michelin Pro Race
Crankset: Shimano Dura Ace 7800
Pedals: Speedplay Zero CSC Edition
Handelbars: FSA K-Force Wing
Stem: FSA OS-115
Saddle: Fizik Arione
Seatpost: FSA K-Force
Shifters: Shimano Ultegra 6500
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra 6500
Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace 7800
Brakes: Shimano 105 (Kool Stop pads)

martroy that is one nice looking bike....

Ok everyone im new to this forum.. Since you asked for pictures you shall recieve.. What youll see is my Cannondale with different setups(rims) the latest which is my favorite is with the 05 Kysriums Limited Edition ES series.. These rims or bad A$$ .. well enjoy.

In retrospect, I should have taken these photos drivetrain out. Oh well.

Prepare to love your new bike.

And yes, I need to paint my basement.

Heh i have that same bike (blue cannondale) but mines white

heres a link to the pic it does now have a front derailer not a great one but it works.

http://spellbound-guild.com/cannondale.jpg

This is my 2002 Cad 5. I bought this as a frame only, that's how it was sold. Some shops did sell these as copmplete bikes but, I believe they spec'd the build themselves. Mine is unique as far as I know built with 9 speed Campy Chorus. The wheels were Velocity deep V on ultegra hubs initially but have been repalced with a set of Dt Swiss Hugi hubs laced to Open Pros, Easton carbon bars and post smooth the ride. Saddle is a Selle Italia prolink trans am gel flow which must be the longest name of any saddle. I use speedplay pedals and currently use Specialised S-works Mondo tires. It's been a great bike but, I'm getting the itch for a fine steel bike either custom or Colnago maybe.

Heres mine,

05' R700 Charcoal.

Ksyrium Elites, Italia Gel Flow saddle, Look 206 pedals, Ultegra Rear, 105 Frnt & Shifters.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v443/ProjekTJ/Bikes/R700newwheels3.jpg

MINE ...
R600 & mavic elite :) & ultergra
http://www.geocities.com/taipei1866/DSC03603.JPG

where'd you get the cable adjusters (coming out of the shifters). i like those and would like to set 'em up on my Caad 8.

I am a big guy. I need a heavy bike. And I use EPO.

TJ

where'd you get the cable adjusters (coming out of the shifters). i like those and would like to set 'em up on my Caad 8.

I got them on eBay. They're called Rocket adjuster and they're made by Jagwire/Ritchey.

http://www.jagwireusa.com/rocketlubeadjuster.html

Martin

they look cleaner than those adjusters you see spliced in the the housing.

Here is my R1000 (once again) with a few updates: new full carbon Slice fork, silver carbon cages and silver Deda bar tape.

dura ace, neutrons

Frame: 06 six13 Team 56cm
Wheels: Ritchey Carbon WCS
Tires: Hutchinson Fusion Lampre
Crankset: Si Hollowgram 50/36
Pedals: TIME RXS titan
Handelbars: FSA Plasma combo
Saddle: FSA K-Force
Seatpost: FSA K-Force25
Shifters: Shimano DuraAce, Nokon
Rear Derailleur: Shimano DuraAce
Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace
Brakes: FRM CL-2 titanium, Nokon

late to this party. here's a relic from 1993 - cannondale 2.8 w/8spd ultegra

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/9977/twopoint84gp.jpg

Just kidding. Nice. Does it weigh in about 14.8 pounds? The ES wheels are my next purchase.

TJ

15,21 lbs /6,9kg/

Jerry

Over the weekend I finally decided to test ride a few cannondales, even though I ordered a blue r5000 in february. Well, it turns out I need a 56cm and I ordered a 58cm. The dealer called Monday morning to change the order to a 56 and was told the 58 had just shipped. He is willing to send it back so no harm there but the 56 isn't expected to arrive until the end of april :( . Post some pics to hold me over until then.

Just built up my 05 Cannondale R1000 frame with premium fork that I got from my wife for Christmas.

1985 R300 with Rodriguez fork. Only original parts are sugino seatpost, tange levin headset, and suntour cyclone shifters. Jealous of the saddle? It's an old turbo minus the covering.

http://images4.pictiger.com/images/6d/b08e28451da99ace2c47cc5032a2ac6d.jpg (http://www.pictiger.com/)

New frame ! Just disappointed my blue saddle does not really go..http://images4.pictiger.com/thumbs/6d/b08e28451da99ace2c47cc5032a2ac6d.th.jpg (http://server4.pictiger.com/img/10/picture-hosting/six-13--small.php)

http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/256/3700/1024/132_3247.0.jpg

dura ace 10 speed
FSA SLK crank
Mavic Ksyrium SLL
annoying fizik seat

Here's my R700 with a set of ES wheels and tribars fresh from a time trial

I've just picked up a Six13 pro which will get these wheels, haven't got around to taking any shots yet.

Just wanted to post an almost-done pic of my six13. Just bought the frame and put my mostly DA group on it. Rode a steel Columbus tubing LeMond before this (Pre-US built - made in Italy), so this should be a big change.:)

Hi all here is my new CAAD 8 to add to the collection of fine Dales on here.

06 R5000 60cm
10spd D/A (with D/A cranks and BB)
Ksyrium ES wheelset
Conti Attack force tyres
WCS bars, stem and seatpost
7800 pedals
Premium + fork
SLR XP saddle

I luv it.

cheers

Ralph

60cm Caad8 and premium + fork that I picked up from ebay. Put my landshark out of commission (sniff sniff) and moved the parts over to build it up. A bit "plain jane" looking compared to my 'shark, but a whole lot lighter. Amanzing that you can get these for as cheap as what you see on ebay.

Perhaps I'm a little biased but the cheap and cheerful Ksyrium ES keeps popping up and making the bikes look hot. Here's my latest ride thats less than 100 miles old. First race this weekend... can't wait

Six 13 Pro Ultegra
Specialised Alias saddle
Use Alien seatpin
Ksyrium ES wheels
Ksyrium ES grip tape

This is my bike. There are many others like it, but this one is mine.

1998 CAD3 R1000
full Ultegra
Ritchey WCS compact crank
Dupont Chromalusion paint

ninjaslim, did you just actually call the Ksyrium ES's cheap and cheerful? We must be working off two completely different budgets.

You are quite right I did call ES cheap and cheerful for a couple of reasons

1. They must be cheap if I can afford them, i.e. they aren't Lightweights or some carbon fancy that most of pro peleton seem to be riding. They are the lightest wheels I can afford. What really made me write it was an emailer I recieved this morning with an offer that made me sick, about £100 less than I paid for them and I thought I had got a good deal on them, that my LBS could hardly afford to make. http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=w1001

2. They make me real cheerful.

I can't help smiling each time I see them and again when I have to sit up or brake when I'm in a chain gang and seem to be rolling along faster than the man in front.

Don't get me wrong, I love them and would have to be seriously rich before considering another wheel.

'06 Six13 Team 1 & '05 NSX (fast & faster)

http://www.nsxprime.com/photopost/data/500/8860SIX13_NSX-med.jpg

Here's another......


http://www.nsxprime.com/photopost/data/500/8860Six13:NSX-med.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i38/adambl82/Picture003.jpg

Here is an CAAD 7 Saeco with M2racer set up. 5.845 KG. Light as feather.
I love the ORB pedal.

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i38/adambl82/Picture003.jpg

Wow! That is gorgeous. Is that a stock Cannondale paint job for a Six13? How do you like those wheels? How do they compare with Ksyrium SL's?

New Bike:

http://web.qx.net/speedyd/CAAD8-1.jpg

Old Bike:

http://web.qx.net/speedyd/ES/ES1.jpg

Even older bike, now for rain,etc...

http://web.qx.net/speedyd/2-8.gif

Super old bike, now for trainer duty and possible fixie conversion...

http://web.qx.net/speedyd/oldale/olddale.jpg

Wow! That is gorgeous. Is that a stock Cannondale paint job for a Six13? How do you like those wheels? How do they compare with Ksyrium SL's?

Thanks! It's a stock '05 frame. I like the wheels. I have never ridden Ksyriums, but the Eastons are light and roll very well. 1500 grams for a 30mm deep clincher wheel isn't bad and the hubs are super smooth. They are probably not as stiff as the Ksyriums though.

dura ace 10 speed
FSA SLK crank
Mavic Ksyrium SLL
annoying fizik seat


Send the Fizik my way. I love mine and could use a spare :)

http://web.qx.net/speedyd/oldale/olddale.jpg

........................................ ^^^^^^^^^^^
LOL on the sticker on the bike

I think you have just decided it for me Buck Satan. I must have a raw alu CAAD 8!

My version of a raw CAAD 8. 15.2 lbs as it sits with Dura Ace, AC 350's, Syntace bars and stem, Aspide Carbon saddle and Speed Play Zero Ti.

Adaml, nice color scheme on your Six13.

Rick

A few updates...

http://img74.imageshack.us/img74/7954/six131ch.th.jpg (http://img74.imageshack.us/my.php?image=six131ch.jpg)

My version of a raw CAAD 8. 15.2 lbs as it sits with Dura Ace, AC 350's, Syntace bars and stem, Aspide Carbon saddle and Speed Play Zero Ti.
Rick

Hmmm....not sure how yours is that much lighter than mine, it weighed in at 16.52. I guess it's mostly in the wheels and the saddle. I don't see how you sit on that thing for any length of time, bue whatever works for you! Beautiful bike.

Thanks Buck Satan. The big difference is definitely in the wheels and tires. The AC 350's are 1280 grams with the Sapim spoke upgrade and the Continental Supersonic tires and tubes are very light but admittedly flat prone. I have been pretty lucky so far with them. The skewers knock off a little also.
The seat dropped 120 grams from the original Fizik but has it's own issues. I find it comfortable but the edges are almost sharp and are wearing through my riding shorts, could get expensive.
The Syntace bar and stem also knocked a big chunk off of the stock bar and stem setup and the Premium Plus fork dropped a 1/4 lb from the original Premium after it was cut.
I have some OG Ti brakes coming that will put it solidly under 15lbs.
By the way, what does your CAAD 8 frame weigh ? I really like the ES's on yours, have you thought about red bar tape to compliment them?

After seeing Buck Satan and viperr1's build I had to get my own.
Not sure how to get the picture posted but here is the link
http://www.telemarktips.com/Photopost/showphoto.php?photo=5803&size=big

Here are a few shots of my new ride. SRM to be installed tomorrow :)

After seeing Buck Satan and viperr1's build I had to get my own.


Nice! :thumbsup:

Here are a few shots of my new ride. SRM to be installed tomorrow :)

Man, that saddle angle looks painful! :eek:

I'm shifting around in my office chair just looking at it.

http://www.telemarktips.com/Photopost/showphoto.php?photo=5803&size=big&limit=recent

How I get this to show up?

2003 R3000
9-SPD Dura Ace
FSA SLK Compact Cranks w/ MegaEXO BB
FSA OS-115 Stem
FSA K-Wing Carbon Bars
Deda Black Stick
fi'zi:k Arione Saddle
Mavic Ksyrium Wheels
Conti Grand Prix 4000
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2388000-2388999/2388433_3_full.jpg

Here is a pic of my new 54cm Six13 Fusion frame. I had a 2005 Six13 frame that was replaced under warranty for the standard paint blister issue. I have the standard 2005 DuraAce build up with the exception of the handlebars. I replaced the FSA K-Wing with the K-Force bar. I just prefer the standard round bar. The pedals are Time RXS carbon/ti, and the cages are just some Blackburn Chicanes.

2003 R3000
9-SPD Dura Ace
FSA SLK Compact Cranks w/ MegaEXO BB
FSA OS-115 Stem
FSA K-Wing Carbon Bars
Deda Black Stick
fi'zi:k Arione Saddle
Mavic Ksyrium Wheels
Conti Grand Prix 4000
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/2388000-2388999/2388433_3_full.jpg

Black lightning #283

2004 cyclocross disc, in road mode. With "on one" midge bars and use sx seat post. I fell in love with the paint when I saw it. Its my true go anywhere do anything bike.

Here are a few shots of my new ride. SRM to be installed tomorrow :)

Great bike, but that has to be one of the most extreme saddle angles i've ever seen!

Is that your normal position?

2005 R700 Triple, Cane Creek Volos wheels and Salsa stem.

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Frame: 07 SystemSix 56cm
Wheels: Ritchey Carbon WCS
Tires: Hutchinson Fusion Lampre
Crankset: Si Hollowgram 52/36
Pedals: TIME RXS titan
Handelbars: FSA Energy
Stem: SystemSix Carbon
Saddle: Fizik Arione titanium
Seatpost: USE Alien Carbon
Shifters: Shimano DuraAce
Rear Derailleur: Shimano DuraAce
Front Derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace
Brakes: Shimano DuraAce, Jagwire Carbon

I can't stand the stem, but the rest of the bike is growing on me a lot. When I saw the first pictures I was unsure, but I'm thinking I like it. A lot. Beefy bikes are good bikes (at least aesthetically). Congrats!

You need to do a ride report soon so we can hear reviews.

I can't stand the stem, but the rest of the bike is growing on me a lot. When I saw the first pictures I was unsure, but I'm thinking I like it. A lot. Beefy bikes are good bikes (at least aesthetically). Congrats!

You need to do a ride report soon so we can hear reviews.

I saw a green and orange System6 (looked better than it sounds), and the stem wasn't that bad in person. It does have a bulbous look to it, and I think I prefer the looks of the FSA OS-115, but if someone gave me a bike with that stem I would not complain!

Just got my Synapse Carbon 2 about two weeks ago. So far so good.Or rather, so far pretty f%$*kin' good!

It's totally stock, you don't need me to list the componants, do ya?

Started with a SV400 MTB in 1997, then changed to a SV2000:
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Spending more time on the road now, I have been riding a Scott Scale for the road, but decided to do it more properly. Here's my latest (just one week old!)
(Sorry for the quality of this pic, cell phone camera!)

59018

System Six Si3C, handlebar changed to FSA K-Wing, Speedplay Frog Ti pedals

Byron

old cannondale in pieces, thinking about rebuilding it, 1987 w/DA.
But here is whatg I am on now. impulse buy, had to lose weight, so grabbed the 1st c'dale I found. 45lbs lost now, some more to go. '05 R500. Stock except tires, and saddle/tape.

wondering to keep upgrading? or buy somehting new in the 2-3k range.

http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/4731/img1712nv6.jpg

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/2648/img1713ph8.jpg

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/4818/img1714wn1.jpg

Got my Synapse 2 about a month ago... absolutely love it. All stock except for the tires and saddle (Specialized). I rode a Six13 and the new System Six, but I'm not a racer and I liked the Synapse the best! What a dream to ride...

Maiden voyage tomorrow!

56cm team frameset Took me 8 weeks to get!

Full DA 10
FAS K-wing bar
Zipp Stem
Look Keo carbon pedals
Elite PASE cages
Easton EC90 Zero post
Fizik Team saddle
Ksyrium SL with Tufo Elite clincher/tublars


17 pounds. I wasn't even concerned with weight, but that is not too bad!

My beloved Cannondale CAD2 R300. I know it pines in comparison to some of the bikes on here, but this bike really does ride nice, and is well taken care of.

Shimano 105 crank
Bontrager rear tire/Hutchinson front (blew back tire and had it replaced)
Look PP296 pedals (took me a while to get used to the yellow)
Specialized saddle (love it)

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m121/joehartley/redrocket.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m121/joehartley/redrocket1.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m121/joehartley/redrocket2.jpg

Got my Synapse 2 about a month ago... absolutely love it. All stock except for the tires and saddle (Specialized). I rode a Six13 and the new System Six, but I'm not a racer and I liked the Synapse the best! What a dream to ride...


whats the name of the compuiter that is hooked on the stem?

CAAD 7 54cm
FSA RD 600 wheels
Campy Record
Specialized saddle and seatpost
Control Tech Bar
smokin fast.

My new R800, I'm not really a fan of the Mavics, but after complaining to my Fiance that the only part of the stock bike I didn't like was the R550 wheels, she had them put on ES wheels unbeknownst to me since she thought they were the best looking wheels they had. I have a couple changes in the works to trim down the weight a little.

Man, bare aluminum is so sexy.

Man, bare aluminum is so sexy.

How about curvaceous bare Al.

My new R800, I'm not really a fan of the Mavics, but after complaining to my Fiance that the only part of the stock bike I didn't like was the R550 wheels, she had them put on ES wheels unbeknownst to me since she thought they were the best looking wheels they had. I have a couple changes in the works to trim down the weight a little.

I'll swap you a pair of lightweights for your ES and your fiance!

There're fantastic wheels man, bullet proof and not too heavy, you're bike looks great.

Here are some pix of my 2006 R1000. I'll try and take some better ones in the near future...

My R900 (campy Veloce) 2006

this cad3 frame was bought used from Helen Cycles Race Team, and my friend Jean sold me the 5 year old Campy 8sp Record components bult up in 1997?. wheel set is Colorado Cyclist bought 4 years ago. and now it has been retired.. but it is still a very nice ride and a bit rare. Has brought me may years and miles of pleasure..

see ya on the road

Hey Jerry Z how do you like the Ritcheys and how do they compare to Ksyrium sl's if you had a pair, or similar. Not sure how smooth and reliable the new hubs are compared to Mavic Carbone sl's or Zipp 404.

here's my new ride - need to change a few things starting with the saddle.

http://asciibaron.dyndns.org/images/CAAD8.jpg

Here's my 2000' R3000, still as new after +6 years and +4000km...

How about curvaceous bare Al.
You are only feeding my lust.

I LOVE my '06 R1000, but between bare aluminum and CAAD9, I already want a new steed. I'm having visions of bare aluminum with pink accents. :rolleyes: :D

I've finally got a new Six13 Pro frame to replace my snapped wreck (see Honey I broke the Bike http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=63426 for the gore)

Here it is with Look bar tape and a few other new bits that snuck on!

:D

That is one sweet looking ride.It looks fast standing still. Glad you things got sorted out in the end. I think it looks nicer with the silver tape too.
Nice veiws you got there.

cheers

I'm seriously enjoying the ride and finding going slow very hard. I agreed the silver tape is a vast improvement, I'm almost looking forward to putting this away for the winter as it's way too much fun.

The replacement frame came with the Premium +, all carbon, forks and I'm not sure if I'm kidding myself, but they seem to spice up the handling and must shave a few grams off the front end.

Views = Guernsey West Coast

Updated pic of long aformentioned Cannondale.

My baby...

http://www.labod.net/images/synapse.jpg

This is my new 2007 Cannondale CAAD9 Optimo 2 Compact. Just got it.

My Cannondale R800

This is my new 2007 Cannondale CAAD9 Optimo 2 Compact. Just got it.

Looks good! I'm planning to get the same bike, but in black and standard crank.

How do you like it so far?

Cannondale Six13 Saeco replica, received as a frame only. I stripped my other road bike (Salsa Campeon) of it's parts to build this up. The plan is to rebuild it with Campy Chorus and an undecided wheelset. Totally love how smooth and stiff this bike is compared to others that I have ridden.:cool:

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^^^ Nice. Is that an FSA -17* stem?

Is that an FSA -17* stem?
Yes, it took me a few weeks to find a place that had them. Most places told me they didn't exist even though FSA's web site had them listed. The price wasn't great but they have free shipping.

http://www.niagaracycle.com/product_info.php/products_id/1751

I like how it matches the 73° head tube angle so it ends up perfectly level.

Hey Jerry,

LOVE the bike. I think the stem looks great. Now that you have had a chance to ride it what do you think. I'm expecting my new one in a month or so....would love to hear any comments on the bike. Thanks

I like how it matches the 73° head tube angle so it ends up perfectly level.
Me too. I've wanted one, but have been waiting to see how one looks a Cannondale. -Thanks

BTW: what seat post it that - I like the small head on it.

BTW: what seat post it that - I like the small head on it.It is a Campy Record seat post. It is *much* easier to adjust than the stock Alien/Cyclops thing. Plus, IMO, it looks better. It weighs a lot more, though.

Got my Synapse 2 about a month ago... absolutely love it. All stock except for the tires and saddle (Specialized). I rode a Six13 and the new System Six, but I'm not a racer and I liked the Synapse the best! What a dream to ride...




I got the same computer, just wondering how do you mount your computer onto the stem?? Just got a wing bar and really want to keep the same computer

Just renewed my caad 5 USA edition. I put FSA carbon bars and Ksyrium Elite wheels on. Feels like a new bike! Maybe it will keep me satisfied for a few more years. You guys have some nice looking bikes in this thread! :thumbsup:

that's an awsome ride and a paint scheme that i've always loved.

54cm 2005 R5000. Work in progress at the moment, new brakes are in the post. A lot of blue to replace from my previous bike but will see me through the winter

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/jaffacake71/IMG_0242.jpg

http://pics.bikerag.com/Uploads/data//580/theatrain.jpg

Note ugly Specialized "chair." Ugly but comfortable.

Pic was taken prior to my two crashes this year. So I've picked up some dents along the way.

Good news is I got a SystemSix. With Easton wheels coming my way, and a few other upgrades, my new 58 should weight about 15.2 lbs. I'll take that.

My sweet six13 :)
Upgrades: Ksyrium SL wheelset and Thomson Elite seatpost.
Size is 59.

2000 CAAD4 56cm with full Ultegra.
Shimano WH-6500 wheels.
Speedplay X-2 pedals.
ITM Millenium seat post.
Selle San Marco saddle.
Ritchey stem.

The bike was built-up by a bike shop, originally with a triple, which I switched to a double with a 12-27 after a month of riding. The bike has about 14,000 miles on it, witnessed by the patina on the seat (from my butt) and seatpost (from the velcro strap on the seat-bag).

The rear wheel has been rebuilt twice: the first time it buckled due a run-in with a pot-hole at high speed (entering a covered bridge, it was too dark to see -- I won't do that again!), the second time due to a crack noticed on the rim. I recently upgraded to the Garmin Edge 305 because my Flight-Deck controls would no longer work after a very wet, rainy ride.

I know it is a bit pedestrian these days, but I love this bike, and it is hard to justify getting something more upmarket (yet) for the kind of riding I do.

The blue seat isn't intentional, it's what was on my old bike, not sure whether it's going to stay yet

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/jaffacake71/IMG_0261.jpg

AT LAST! My spoof cannondale is done. Enjoy my crackenfail!

http://gallery.roadbikereview.com/data/roadbike/500/medium/DSC00523.JPG


Here's my workhorse cannondale r2000. Weighs about 21 pounds, but thats my weight to get stronger. I'm saving up for a systemsix

http://gallery.roadbikereview.com/data/roadbike/500/medium/DSC00518.JPG

Got this back in October, great ride so far.

very nice bike, you are really pushing that black/silver barrier. is that a 54cm?

56 cm

This is my wife's Christmas present. Now I need to replace my six-year-old Trek 2000.

http://home.swbell.net/ryer52/temp/P1000626.jpg

This is my wife's Christmas present. Now I need to replace my six-year-old Trek 2000.

http://home.swbell.net/ryer52/temp/P1000626.jpg DONT EVER clamp aluminum tubes.:idea:

Yeah... If you know what you're doing, you won't damage a anything. Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Stands like the Ultimate I have in the picture are not spring-loaded like the Park clamps. If the user puts too much pressure on the clamp, maybe some damage will happen. Also, there is a seat post inside of the seat tube that will prevent anything from being crushed. One can clamp a bike in an Ultimate stand on any round tube he sees fit as long as he knows what he's doing. Besides, if you were supposed to secure it anywhere but the seat post, how do you think it will fit on a trunk or hitch mount bike rack? Not by the seat post...

I ended going back today to pick up the last 06 R1000 they had in my size. Here it is; clamped by the seat post just for toyota :thumbsup: I tried to ride my wife's this morning to see if I could make her 52cm work better for me than the 52cm Trek I bought used. I still felt cramped up despite the longer stem. This R1000 felt like home.

http://home.swbell.net/ryer52/temp/R1000.jpg

I was just curious if you got the R1000 on closeout and if you don't mind sharing at what price. I have located the same exact bike for $1429.99 on closeout.
I ended going back today to pick up the last 06 R1000 they had in my size. Here it is; clamped by the seat post just for toyota :thumbsup: I tried to ride my wife's this morning to see if I could make her 52cm work better for me than the 52cm Trek I bought used. I still felt cramped up despite the longer stem. This R1000 felt like home.

http://home.swbell.net/ryer52/temp/R1000.jpg

Not $1429.99, that's for sure. It was on closeout for $1699.

Thanks. I just called the shop and they sold it. I had a feeling that it was a good deal.
Not $1429.99, that's for sure. It was on closeout for $1699.

An early delivery from Santa.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/brycieboy_2006/wholebike.gif

New wheels, went with black this time.

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/534/six13200612301280x960ms1.th.jpg (http://img184.imageshack.us/my.php?image=six13200612301280x960ms1.jpg)

of my beloved Cannodale. Now she sports new wheels. Shimano 600 hubs with black Mavic Open Pro rims, laced by a master wheelsmith.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j12/DieselDan_1973/cannondalenewwheels.jpg

Also a nifty view of both my 1995 Honda Odyssey and 1998 Oldsmobile Silouette 9sp).

My new, blue Six13 frame to replace the clear one with corrosion

http://photos1.blogger.com/hello/256/3700/1024/138_3877.0.jpg

Mid-90ish Track frame, recently updated.

Got it powdercoated a flat black, updated with some new decals. Used to be that metallic light blue color.

Still has all the original Superbe Pro components, except for the headset. They're the nicest around.

Here is my 2004 Cyclocross Disc.. with the road-setup :)

http://si6.mtb-news.de/fotos/data/500/Cannondale-Rosensteinpark-Sonnenaufgang-TA_008.jpg (Cyclocross Disc
greetings

Anybody have pics of an 2007 SystemSix or Six13 in a 60cm or 63cm size?

Just got it last week. All of 10 miles so far as the weather has been wet and I caught a cold.

Jeffst, your ride looks absolutly fabulus.... what size is it? Please keep this thread updated on the bikes performance and handling after you have a few more miles on it. Looks great....

Very good looking bike. Did you build it yourself or buy it stock and change the wheels? What wheels by the way?
Just got it last week. All of 10 miles so far as the weather has been wet and I caught a cold.

it's a stock bike. Changed the seatpost to a Thomson setback (hate the Alien adjustment) and the wheels to Fulcrum Racing 1s, as everyone has the Ksyriums.

Thanks. It's a 54

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My Systemsix is a 63. That big HT makes it look almost normal! And I had to show my Track Bike some love here. It's the ONLY Six13 with horizontal dropouts!! look closely at the carbon/aluminum junction, that's right, carved flame lugs!
Jealous?

i think im too horny from all the dale pr0n

Shagybalzak,
What is you physical size? How do you like the systemsix so far? Is it worth the money? BTW it look great !!!

Hey tyjacs,

I'm 6'5" and 245lbs... I'm have a powerlifting/bodybuilding physique. I'm fairly hard on my bikes and this one has taken all the punishment I could give it. Don't let my size fool you, I'm a fairly good climber and have a pretty powerful top-end.
The SystemSix is the toughest and lightest bike I've ever owned. I've always ridden either full aluminum or full carbon bikes. I also own a Synapse and a CAAD7 but never felt fast on carbon. The SystemSix is different... its ride is deceivingly smooth but accelerates better than my track bike! It's the best bike on the market.
I can't tell you if it's worth the money because I didn't have to pay anything for it. I test bikes like this for a living. I've been called the worst case scenario! haha!
Thanks, it's about to look better. She's getting repainted as the matte black version of the Healthnet bikes and I'm switching out my ESs for the SSLs on my CAAD7. Those red hubs won't work with the orange and teal. The final question is, do I want to switch out the carbon brakes and Si crank for Force stuff. Anyway, if you're thinking about getting a SystemSix, do it now and after one ride, you'll justify the cost... trust me.

hi guys,
I'm a MTB guy but I just got a used road bike which I love a lot.

Shagybalzak,
Thanks for the response, I'm trying to decide between the Systemsix, a BMC SLT 01 or a Look 595 Ultra. I'm 6'3" @ 260lbs. and I have a 37in inseam. Based on measurments I would need a 60 or 61 cm size bike. How would the Systemsix compare to the bikes mentioned above? Any experience with either?

New CAAD9, optimo 1.....1 day old. HAD to post it.

cheers

LeDomestique

I’m contemplating using the Cdale frame replacement policy to swap out my CADD 9 for one. Is this your first CADD frame if not can you please let me know how it rides compared to your previous CADD frame and help with the decision?

Ugh....difficult to answer. My only experience with CAAD frames was a CAAD3 Mountain bike (F500) from 1998 that I still own and cherish, so I can't compare between CAAD road frames.
I test rode a CAAD8 (06) , CAAD9 (07) and a Six13 (06). By far, the sweetest ride was the Six13, although it was spec'ed with the best of the best and aprox 3K (aussie $) above my budget.
To be completely honest, I felt more comfortable (bit more plush) on the CAAD8, but I didn't like the components and I did have a bit more budget to burn, so I decided on the CAAD9.
For me, the 9 is a rocket. Very very stiff and clims better than anything I've ridden before.
So far, I'm extremely happy with the bike. Tush is still getting used to the Fi'zik Pave. I've done 70K this weekend, when I reach 200-300K I'll write a review.

Hope it helps.

Hey tyacks,

I've owned a look 486. I hated it. not only was it very sluggish out of the saddle, but the internal cable routing was sub par and started to fall apart. I've always been a fan of BMC's aesthetics, but we've tested them and they didn't measure up against the System Six. I think you know the answer.

Hey Shagybalzak,
Do you have any additional pics of your Systemsix?

It's getting the new Healthnet Matte Black paint job... I'll be putting her back together mid-week. What did you need to see in detail?

Hey Shagybalzak,
Primarily the head tube area and different angles.

New CAAD9, optimo 1.....1 day old. HAD to post it.

cheers

gorgeous, i'm trying to find one in my size to go test ride...you can really see the beefed up conjuction at the top tube. how do you like it?

52cm CAAD8 frame
premium plus carbon fork
K Elite wheelset
ritchey pro stem and bars
red/silver arione saddle
...thomson seatpost on the way

Hey tyacks,

I've owned a look 486. I hated it. not only was it very sluggish out of the saddle, but the internal cable routing was sub par and started to fall apart. I've always been a fan of BMC's aesthetics, but we've tested them and they didn't measure up against the System Six. I think you know the answer.

I really think that a 486 is no comparison to a 595... the designs are completely different and the 486 is pretty much the worst Look in terms of stiffness and also the heaviest. I ride an XL 585 Ultra and find the stiffness to be excellent, almost too stiff for me really as I only weigh 68kg, That said if I weighed 260lbs I think I would be leaning towards the System6 - one of the stiffest bikes tested by TOUR magazine and I know about 6 people who are very happy with theirs.

Shagybalzak,
Have you ever tested a Cervelo Soloist Team (aluminum) bike? If so what size and how did it perform for someone your size & weight?

Here is both of them now. I originally ordered a CAAD8-2, but they accidentally sent a CAAD9-3. THe shop gave me a great deal and I had to go for it. I'm glad I did. Hope you like 'em! I sure do!

Hey Tyjacks,
I haven't ridden that Cervelo. We Tour Tested the stiffness to wieght of an R3 against the SystemSix and the R3 came in slightly better. That's stiffness to weight though, not specific stiffness. The SystemSix did better there in those numbers. That's the only answer I can give you. I didn't get a chance to ride it, because it was a 56... From looking at the Soloist Team online I can tess you right now it's not going to be as stiff or comfortable as the SystemSix. Cervelo's new bikes really rely on the huge BB dimensions and oversized CS and DT junctions to give their bikes such great numbers. The aero tube and skinny stays probably won't cut it that well. Like I said though, we never tested it.

2008 Healthnet Below!

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This is my new paint job, what do you think? Should I switch to my silver Ksyriums?

that does look nice, though i'm partial to the new Liquigas paintjob.

what bars do you have installed there? looks like the control tech comps.

I changed a few of parts during my annual overhaul.

http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/3134/dsc02026uz5.th.jpg (http://img250.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02026uz5.jpg)

Frame: Cannondale Six13
Fork: Cannondale Slice Premium+
Wheels: Campagnolo Eurus
Skewers: Tune AC14
Tires: Veloflex Black
Tubes: Michelin A1 Latex
Crank: Cannondale SI Hollowgram
Chainrings: Spécialités T.A. Hegoa
Pedals: Speedplay X/2
Cassette: Campagnolo Veloce
Chain: Campagnolo Record
Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Record
Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Record
Shifters: Campagnolo Record
Brakes: Campagnolo Record
Cables: Campagnolo Record
Handlebars: Full Speed Ahead Energy T
Stem: Full Speed Ahead OS-115
Headset: Campagnolo Record
Bar Tape: Deda Elementi
Saddle: Selle Italia SLR
Seat Post: Campagnolo Record
Bottle Cages & bottles: Campagnolo Record
Chainring bolts: Full Speed Ahead
Brake Pads: Swissstop GHP
Bar end plugs: Hope Technology Grip Doctor
Other: Deda Dog Fang.

jhenry4, yea those are ControlTech CarbonComps... They may look goofy but after about 4 hours, my mits feel fresh!
Xyzzy, Those wheels are pretty sweet... I have an unused Record 10 cassette if youre interested!

Xyzzy, Those wheels are pretty sweet... I have an unused Record 10 cassette if youre interested!I run the Veloce because I can't get a 14-23 in Record.

shagy,
they don't look goofy... they look like mine. and asside from mine that's the only other set i've seen.

cheers

2001 Cdale crosser: little left stock, the frame has somewhere around 17,000 miles of training, road racing and crossing on it and is the only bike I have ever owned that has been continuously ridden since the day I bought it.

2007 Caad8 optimo3: stock as a rock, hasn't even been outside since I bought it a month and a half ago because the roads are filled with sludgey salt and I have the cross bike for those conditions.

Here's my new C-dale, I've had it for a week, and only put 50 miles on it so far (been a little chilly around here) but I like it alot. It's the Optimo 3, size 60cm.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f267/MJC_Cowboy/MTB/caad9_three.jpg
Had to put it in front of my wife's piano, the white wall is just too blah for my taste...

Updated with DA cranks, not sure whether to get pedals too

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v195/jaffacake71/IMG_0418a.jpg

Just finished building this, sorry about the background clutter.

holy monkey. thats a lot of bikes!

Hey Y Tin, that six13 is sweet looking but might I suggest you ditch the blue tyres for some Conti GP 4000 in silver colour. Might as well make the whole bike match.

Just got our new team Caad9's last weekend--Team GTC in custom color/decals.

DA 9 spd (would like 10 spd but the 9 spd will not die!...50k miles on the shifters and counting...)
Bontrager Race Lite wheels
Veloflex Pave tires
Ultegra SPD-SL pedals

Great color choice. I like it. Is the GTC under the clear coat?
Did your team happen to order one too many of those frames in a size 60cm for me? Just kidding. But that would be cool.
Have fun with it.
Just got our new team Caad9's last weekend--Team GTC in custom color/decals.

DA 9 spd (would like 10 spd but the 9 spd will not die!...50k miles on the shifters and counting...)
Bontrager Race Lite wheels
Veloflex Pave tires
Ultegra SPD-SL pedals

yep...GTC decal and everything else is under a nice thick coat of clear.

Great color choice. I like it. Is the GTC under the clear coat?
Did your team happen to order one too many of those frames in a size 60cm for me? Just kidding. But that would be cool.
Have fun with it.

how much did the frame cost you?

Not sure the exact price we get them for since our sponsors cover some of it. Cannondale does have some great sponsorship programs though...have ridden for a couple teams over the years that have offered good deals on cannondale frames.

how much did the frame cost you?

First post to the Forum,

DA, Zero Gravity, CF Handle Bars. I am thinking about a SystemSix but caught between several bikes.

wilric

This is my "college racing special" CAAD4 frame off ebay with various Campy Record and Chorus parts also off ebay. I really like this bike, I only wish the fork was 1-1/8".

Blue bikes are slow. Just kidding. The Campy was a nice choice.

The old:

http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/3134/dsc02026uz5.th.jpg (http://img250.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02026uz5.jpg)

Frame: Cannondale Six13
Fork: Cannondale Slice Premium+
Wheels: Campagnolo Eurus
Skewers: Tune AC14
Tires: Veloflex Black
Tubes: Michelin A1 Latex
Crank: Cannondale SI Hollowgram
Chainrings: Spécialités T.A. Hegoa
Pedals: Speedplay X/2
Cassette: Campagnolo Veloce
Chain: Campagnolo Record
Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Record
Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Record
Shifters: Campagnolo Record
Brakes: Campagnolo Record
Cables: Campagnolo Record
Handlebars: Full Speed Ahead Energy T
Stem: Full Speed Ahead OS-115
Headset: Campagnolo Record
Bar Tape: Deda Elementi
Saddle: Selle Italia SLR
Seat Post: Campagnolo Record
Bottle Cages & bottles: Campagnolo Record
Chainring bolts: Full Speed Ahead
Brake Pads: Swissstop GHP
Bar end plugs: Hope Technology Grip Doctor
Other: Deda Dog Fang.

The new:

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/5279/six13hg3.th.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/my.php?image=six13hg3.jpg)

Frame: Cannondale Six13, 56cm
Fork: Cannondale Slice Premium Plus
Wheels: Campagnolo Eurus
Skewers: Tune AC14
Tires: Veloflex Black, 700x22mm
Tubes: Michelin Aircomp Latex
Crank: Cannondale SI Hollowgram, 175mm
Chainrings: Spécialités T.A. Hegoa, 53/44
Chainring bolts: Shimano Dura Ace (!)
Cassette: Campagnolo Record, 11-21
Chain: Campagnolo Record, 108 links
Pedals: Speedplay X/2
Shifters: Campagnolo Record QS
Front Derailleur: Campagnolo Record QS, braze-on, ø35mm
Rear Derailleur: Campagnolo Record, short cage
Brakes: Campagnolo Record Skeleton
Brake Pads: Swissstop Race 2000 GHP
Cables: Campagnolo Record
Handlebars: Deda Newton Shallow, ø31.8mm, 40cm c-c
Bar Tape: Cinelli Cork
Bar end plugs: Hope Technology Grip Doctor
Stem: Thomson X2, 13cm
Headset: Campagnolo Record Hiddenset, TTC
Saddle: Selle Italia SLR
Seat Post: Thomson Masterpiece ø27.2x240mm
Bottle Cages & bottles: Campagnolo Record
Other: Deda Dog Fang, ø35mm

Well, not totally new. Just a warranty frame, one size smaller. A few new bits. Sold my 05 Campy stuff and bought 07. More aluminum parts. Lower weight. At 15.8lb now.

^^^ Nice upgrade!

This is my recently built six13.tq.

Got this on Tuesday and it´s the best bike i have ever owned. Fast and agile and simply beautiful :cool:

Liquigas six looks good, was never going to be sure about those colours but yours looks ok. What are they tyres and are they the ones that the liquigas team use?

I just got a brand new SystemSix Si2. Love every bit of it. The SRAM is awsome, little getting used to but great!. The bike just leaps forward and just screams faster at you!

I highly suggest trying one out or testriding. You will not be disapointed. Mine is a 58cm.

I just got a brand new SystemSix Si2. Love every bit of it. The SRAM is awsome, little getting used to but great!. The bike just leaps forward and just screams faster at you!

I highly suggest trying one out or testriding. You will not be disapointed. Mine is a 58cm.
How much does the S6 with Sram cost?

How much does the S6 with Sram cost?

SRAM - $4999, DA - $4799, Team Replica - Priceless

are those opposing silver and black bottle cages on that S6? that's a nice little detail that goes a long way.

I got a test ride on the SystemSix Si2 at the Sea Otter Classic. It's an impressive ride. I think it's pretty much the last word on stiffness. I can't imagine a bike being usefully stiffer. The SRAM Force stuff was good, and I think better than DuraAce in functionality. The shifts seem crisper and more positive. I have no idea what the durability is compared to Shimano.

The handling seemed a little quicker than I rememberd from a single five minute test ride on a Six13. My ideal for handling is a "classic" stage racing bike: something I don't have to ride herd on constantly to keep in line, with lots of no-hands stability. They didn't have my size available, so I was riding something a bit smaller than is my wont. I don't have the flexibility to get that low on the bars anymore, so I'd need a stem with more rise.

I also rode a Synapse, which on paper has a nearly identical geometry, but seemed much more stable. That was a real mystery to me. Fork trail is almost the same, wheel base is just a few mm longer, BB drop is the same, but it seemed considerably more stable. I can't imagine the tires making that much of a difference.

Yeah I thought the opposing water bottle cages were a nice touch. They're just aluminum cannondale cages but are really light.

Just bought the frame and swapped all the parts (apart from the front mech) from my cannondale black lightning. The down tube is bigger on the six13 compared to my caad7.
So its pretty much full record, black hollowgram si cranks and black and gold neutron wheels. The difference in ride compared to the caad7 is amazing. Much more comfortable. I am loving it. Only thing I might change is the record seatpost. Might go to an inline post to make the position the same as my cross bike.

So here's my baby
She's new, but I've logged 200k this weekend.

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/6371/dscf5490kf1.jpg

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/7130/dscf5486ed2.jpg

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/4203/dscf5485ug7.jpg

I waited a long time to get this bike, which makes it all the more sweeter.

But I keep looking for my downtube shifters :D It's gonna take some time...

My new ride.

My new ride.

What size frame? And what is total weight as shown?

It is a 54 and weighs 16.29 lbs.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1263/560038151_24515ad2a4_b.jpg

50 cm Caad5 frame from GVH bikes with Chorus, daytona pedals, chorus open pro wheels, mavic ssc brakes, Easton EC90 fork replaced the alloy steerer slice fork, specialized toupe gel saddle.

Got this on Tuesday and it´s the best bike i have ever owned. Fast and agile and simply beautiful :cool:

I'm thinking about one of these, I'm not too sure about the Liquigas colours and fancy the white lighting colour option, but can't find any images of it (UK) Is it what Di Luca won Stage 12 on?

How does it ride and compared to what? I've just crashed & killed another Six13 Pro so in the market for a replacement race machine.

New addition to the heard!!

I originally bought a 54cm 2005 R700 and upgraded it piece by piece as I found deals on new bits and sold the old parts to make up the cost. After two seasons of trying to make my body fit the bike, I decided to get something that fit me. Got myself a 50cm CAAD8 frame and moved all the parts from the old bike. I also found one of the all carbon Slice Si fork that were spec'd on some of the 2004 CAAD7's and Six13's, but it's been a month and it hasn't showed up yet. I will be starting a claim with Paypal soon to get my money back. The Premium fork weighed 350g, so I'm not too terribly disappointed.

Didn't weigh everything individually, but the shop measured it at 18.7lb with cages and computer mounts. The biggest pigs are still the 550 wheels, but those'll go away over the winter when I move down to Vermont for grad school and can order me up a pair of Ligero specials. I might also ditch the Truvativ crank for one of the new Shimano compacts.

50cm CAAD8 frame
Premium fork
FSA Orbit CF headset + carbon spacers
DA 7800 shifters, front and rear derailleurs (thanks to Wicz!)
Ultegra 6600 12-23 cassette
Ultegra 6500 brakes
Ultegra 6600 pedals
105 5600 chain
Truvativ Rouleur Carbon 50/36 170mm
WH-R550 wheels with Vredestein Fortezza Tricomps and Michelin Aircomp tubes
Ritchey WCS Classic 42cm bars
Ritchey 4-Axis stem 120mm
Ritchey WCS seatpost
Specialized Toupe 130
OmniRacer seatpost clamp
Tacx Tao cages
Astrale 8 and Polar 720i computers


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My bad for the double post: copy and paste went berserk on me...

I blew out a left brifter (Shimano RSX) so I went the cheap route and put a downtube shifter on my R500 (2.8 frame). Since I started out using downtube shifters, the adjustment isn't too much of a problem.

My new ride.

System Six Team. Black Frame. Campagnolo Record Front & Rear Mech, Cassette (11-25), Skeleton Brakes. Fulcrum Racing 1's. Cannondale SI Compact with FSA rings 50/34, Time RSX Carbon pedals.

This bike SMOKES!!!

HillBilly.

Looks really really nice.
What bar tape is that?

Hillbillies,
What size is your SystemSix ?

Pretty sure it's Stella Azzura Eleganza.

i have a similar tape, prorace eleganza, from Pro Bike Kit. mine was very difficult to apply and not very durable. it doesn't stretch well and tends to tear.

hopefully the pictured tape is more durable and easier to use.

I'm pretty sure it's Stella Azzurra Eleganza bar tape but I'll confirm it when I drop by my LBS during the week.

The frame size is 58 and the stem is 100mm. I'm 6'1" with a long inseam. At this stage I'm really happy with the fit even though it is fairly aggressive.

Now all I need is for it to stop raining!!!!!

HillBilly.

Edit - Yep, just confirmed with the LBS that tape is Stella Azzurra Eleganza.

My first ride since college...

http://www.telemarktips.com/Photopost/data/500/Six13Pro.JPG

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=91732&stc=1&d=1182387477Here it is---
I finally got "high-speed" so I can pull up this thread!!

Here it is---
I finally got "high-speed" so I can pull up this thread!!

Nice looking machine. Wow, you sure have your seat set well back. Doesn'
t flex too much like that?

My 5000, 15.6 lbs as pictured

My 5000, 15.6 lbs as picturedThat looks scary! Did the bike shop set your bike up? You are NOT supposed to have more than 40mm of spacers and that is definitely a lot more. Also there should be NO spacers above the stem if you are using the starnut and Cannondale top cap.

[QUOTE=toyota]That looks scary! Did the bike shop set your bike up? You are NOT supposed to have more than 40mm of spacers and that is definitely a lot more. Also there should be NO spacers above the stem if you are using the starnut and Cannondale top cap.[/QUOTE


Scary? I assembled it, and final assembly was in a shop and several mechanics have looked at the bike and never mentioned the spacers below or above the stem. What is the danger? I have ridden it this way over 5000 miles, and have hit the fastest descents in WNC and No. Ga., Hogpen 56 mph, and Wolfpen taking the corners hard. Should I be concerned about something.
Seriously.

Scary? I assembled it, and final assembly was in a shop and several mechanics have looked at the bike and never mentioned the spacers below or above the stem. What is the danger? I have ridden it this way over 5000 miles, and have hit the fastest descents in WNC and No. Ga., Hogpen 56 mph, and Wolfpen taking the corners hard. Should I be concerned about something.
Seriously.[/QUOTE]

Hogpen..... oh, yah. I love Hogpen. Descended it in a group of 8-10 total stragers at 50-54 two years ago at 6 Gap. Tight group and elbow to elbow. I've done 6 Gap every year since '94 or so, and my only thoughts were, "I hope these guys know this road, too !!." Like those banked curves down Wolfpen, too.... and the long descent off Woodie... and the others. Dag, I could just move over there and ride those roads the rest of my days.

[QUOTE=toyota]That looks scary! Did the bike shop set your bike up? You are NOT supposed to have more than 40mm of spacers and that is definitely a lot more. Also there should be NO spacers above the stem if you are using the starnut and Cannondale top cap.[/QUOTE


Scary? I assembled it, and final assembly was in a shop and several mechanics have looked at the bike and never mentioned the spacers below or above the stem. What is the danger? I have ridden it this way over 5000 miles, and have hit the fastest descents in WNC and No. Ga., Hogpen 56 mph, and Wolfpen taking the corners hard. Should I be concerned about something.
Seriously. Yes you should. It clearly says in the fork installation instructions in all capital letters DO NOT GO OVER 40MM STACK HEIGHT and DO NOT USE SPACERS ABOVE THE STEM. All complete cannondale bikes leave the factory with 40mm stack height. The spacers above the stem are only ok if you are using a plug instead of the starnut. If you or the mechanics did not know this then you have no business working on bikes. The bike is not only aesthetically bad looking on the front end but is way outside the parameters of what the fork was designed to handle. Its obvious that you need a bike with a much taller headtube or maybe even a bigger size too.

[QUOTE=nchillbilly] Yes you should. It clearly says in the fork installation instructions in all capital letters DO NOT GO OVER 40MM STACK HEIGHT and DO NOT USE SPACERS ABOVE THE STEM. All complete cannondale bikes leave the factory with 40mm stack height. The spacers above the stem are only ok if you are using a plug instead of the starnut. If you or the mechanics did not know this then you have no business working on bikes. The bike is not only aesthetically bad looking on the front end but is way outside the parameters of what the fork was designed to handle. Its obvious that you need a bike with a much taller headtube or maybe even a bigger size too.

You still have not replied to what the danger is in having the bike set up this way, and as far as asestheically bad looking, its a matter of opinion, My bikes before this one were all set up with the stem on top of the headtube no spacers so with this one I didn't care if I was in the proper race position or that it looked wrong, I was going for a more comfortable position which I achieved and am pleased with, now again what is the danger, is the stem going to break?

nchillbilly,

If you don't care about a proper race position, why did you go with such a small frame?

For comfort - and saftey, you'd be much better off with a larger frame - like the guy above with the Spinergy wheels.

A taller head tube is simply a safer setup than a tall steerer tube using extra spacers - that's why Cannondale recommends it.

That said - if you want to look like a hillbilly, don't change a thing. :D

nchillbilly,

If you don't care about a proper race position, why did you go with such a small frame?

For comfort - and saftey, you'd be much better off with a larger frame - like the guy above with the Spinergy wheels.

A taller head tube is simply a safer setup than a tall steerer tube using extra spacers - that's why Cannondale recommends it.

That said - if you want to look like a hillbilly, don't change a thing. :D

Small frame as compared to what, how about people riding compact frames with a foot and half of post sticking out, I did ride a 58 cm some people said it looked too small , too large, too much post sticking out,

why the frame I have? It was given to me and I built it up myself and it feels good to me,

also I am a hillbilly and after most rides no one is thinking ....look at that hillbilly..he..he:rolleyes: ,
its more like damn hammerin hillbilly:mad:

here again guys this was a place to post ur Cdale pics, I did and now I get critiqued on my set up, which is a personal choice, now if it is endangering me then thats another matter, as of yet you guys have yet to say exactly what the danger is. If there is a danger of the stem breaking, too much flex or whatever say it but if ur just wanting to be critical, grow up, its just a bike and no two are alike.

Small frame as compared to what, how about people riding compact frames with a foot and half of post sticking out, I did ride a 58 cm some people said it looked too small , too large, too much post sticking out,

why the frame I have? It was given to me and I built it up myself and it feels good to me,

also I am a hillbilly and after most rides no one is thinking ....look at that hillbilly..he..he:rolleyes: ,
its more like damn hammerin hillbilly:mad:

here again guys this was a place to post ur Cdale pics, I did and now I get critiqued on my set up, which is a personal choice, now if it is endangering me then thats another matter, as of yet you guys have yet to say exactly what the danger is. If there is a danger of the stem breaking, too much flex or whatever say it but if ur just wanting to be critical, grow up, its just a bike and no two are alike. Are you really that clueless? You are NOT supposed to have that much steerer tube sticking out of the frame. It puts a huge load on it and yes it is much more likely to break. Also when it comes to the spacers above the stem you are more likely to damage the steerer tube when clamping the stem. On Cannondales starnut installation it is very important that the stem NOT have spacers since the stem itself which is 40mm deep is used to resist the clamping force.

You really DO NOT NEED to work on your on bike. If you want your bike to look awful and also be a safety hazard then people are going to make comments. Also what the heck does a compact bike have to do with the comments that were made?

Are you really that clueless? You are NOT supposed to have that much steerer tube sticking out of the frame. It puts a huge load on it and yes it is much more likely to break. Also when it comes to the spacers above the stem you are more likely to damage the steerer tube when clamping the stem. On Cannondales starnut installation it is very important that the stem NOT have spacers since the stem itself which is 40mm deep is used to resist the clamping force.

You really DO NOT NEED to work on your on bike. If you want your bike to look awful and also be a safety hazard then people are going to make comments. Also what the heck does a compact bike have to do with the comments that were made?

:cryin:

I reckon I am that clueless, so it seems to be under or just at the 40 mm for the spacers under the stem, and I'm using a plug, so before you begin berating someone trying to show us your vast knowledle about bikes and setup maybe you should ask some questions first, for example, hey I noticed you had several spacers under ur stem, its not over 40 mm is it? that would be bad, according to C.dales set up procedure and could cause stem breakage, just be sure its not over 40 mm I wouldn't want you to get hurt. If you had done that you now wouldn't look like such an ass.

maybe you should ask some questions first, for example, hey I noticed you had several spacers under ur stem, its not over 40 mm is it?

+1 to that. We love bikes ! We love Cannondales ! We're practically brothers !. Let's play nice with each other....

:cryin:

I reckon I am that clueless, so it seems to be under or just at the 40 mm for the spacers under the stem, and I'm using a plug, so before you begin berating someone trying to show us your vast knowledle about bikes and setup maybe you should ask some questions first, for example, hey I noticed you had several spacers under ur stem, its not over 40 mm is it? that would be bad, according to C.dales set up procedure and could cause stem breakage, just be sure its not over 40 mm I wouldn't want you to get hurt. If you had done that you now wouldn't look like such an ass.

ahh... I am not taking sides here, and you can do what you want. But I've been checking the tech documents posted at the cannondale website (cause I am building my own). And whether you are within Cannondale specs depends on whether you have a carbon or alu steerer on that fork.

According to this one :http://www.cannondale.com/asset/iu_files/techcenter/2006_cannondale_carbon_fork_headset_stem_technote_ en.pdf , which covers fork and headset set up. On page three of the pdf, it clearly states: Maximum stack height is measured from the top edge of the head tube to the bottom edge of the stem. In your photo, it lookes like you are measuring from the top edge of the headset cap rather than the top edge of the headtube. I am guessing from the photo that headset cap will add around 1cm (or more) to the stack height of your set up, which would put you over the top if you have a carbon steerer, and borderline to over even with an alu steerer.

Chances are Cannondale is probably conservative with their published specs, but I thought you might want to know.

:cryin:

I reckon I am that clueless, so it seems to be under or just at the 40 mm for the spacers under the stem, and I'm using a plug, so before you begin berating someone trying to show us your vast knowledle about bikes and setup maybe you should ask some questions first, for example, hey I noticed you had several spacers under ur stem, its not over 40 mm is it? that would be bad, according to C.dales set up procedure and could cause stem breakage, just be sure its not over 40 mm I wouldn't want you to get hurt. If you had done that you now wouldn't look like such an ass.ok but if you at look your tape measure you didnt start at the bottom. also the stack height includes the top cover(under the spacers) so you are over 40mm without a doubt but not by as much I thought from the original pics. I said earlier IF you were using the Cannondale starnut then you should not have spacers above the stem. :)

Great bike but I think there is a little too much seat post showing for a non-compact, traditional geometry frame which also leads me to wonder whether the frame is too small for you.

Now that I am more informed, and as I was doing the measurements I figured the measurement should be from the top of the headtube, I will take out one of the 15 mm spacers and the spacer off the top of the stem, I am not hard headed but want to gain knowledge and know why I should want to change something that I have been happy with, now I know, I'll post another picture when completed in hopes to gain favour of the Cannondale Gods, Cannondales Rule!:thumbsup:

My 5000, 15.6 lbs as pictured


Peer pressure :rolleyes:

This is a 56cm frame, I am 5' 10.5" tall, 32 " inseam, I ride with my toes pointed down thus more post sticking out, I have ape arms, wingspan of 6' 2", normally your arms outstreched should be the same length as your height so this is not a long reach for me to the bars and does not have me radically bent over to reach them, this now looks the same as other bikes I have ridden for years so it will be second nature 2 miles into the first ride.

is it 15.5 lbs now?

Well I haven't had the bike on the scale yet but I did weigh the spacers and the stem I cut off and they 30 grams........woo...........hoo...........:D

30g is about an ounce :)

That's a great looking R5000 nchillbilly

Here's my '89 3.0 red Cannonball. Some of the cool parts hangin' off the bike are a set of BREW brakes (sand blasted BRS calipers with Ti bolt), a custom yellow painted rear derailleur and custom decals courtesy of Office Depot.

Those were some stiff, rough riding bikes, look at that short chain stay