2011 Cannondale or Giant

jason218
jason218 Posts: 4
edited November 2010 in Road buying advice
Hey guys, i am considering 3 bikes here:
1/ 2011 Cannondale SuperSix 105
2/ 2011 Cannondale CAAD10 Ulterga
3/ 2011 Giant TCR Advanced 3

Which bike should more worth to buy?
Or any other comments?
Also, i am 178cm tall, which size should i buy?

Thanks very much! :D

Comments

  • wasabi_m
    wasabi_m Posts: 164
    caad10. no contest!
  • jason218
    jason218 Posts: 4
    why?
    is that supersix frame is so bad?
  • Squillinossett
    Squillinossett Posts: 1,678
    To be fair, I would have the supersix over the CAAD10 anyday..

    super%20six%20105%20green.jpg
  • jason218
    jason218 Posts: 4
    Squillinossett wrote:
    To be fair, I would have the supersix over the CAAD10 anyday..

    super%20six%20105%20green.jpg

    Reason? :D
  • lemon63
    lemon63 Posts: 253
    Where would you say the Synapse is in regard to the SIX and the CADD10 ?
  • unixnerd
    unixnerd Posts: 2,864
    Where would you say the Synapse is in regard to the SIX and the CADD10 ?

    Different type of bike. It's a bit more upright and forgiving, designed for long distance work and for those who might not be as flexible as they were a few years ago :-)

    One thing I find is that to my eyes Cannondale paint schemes are either really nice or very dull with little in between.
    http://www.strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible Price.
    Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert 2012, Cannondale CAAD5,
    Marin Mount Vision (1997), Edinburgh Country tourer, 3 cats!
  • ShutUpLegs
    ShutUpLegs Posts: 3,522
    The six just looks so dull and boring and its carbon

    That CAAD10 looks the business, there is another thread posted yesterday discussing the frame improvements of the 10
  • Mr Dog
    Mr Dog Posts: 643
    I have a Giant Tcr3. Gives me a thrill every time I ride it. The 2009 model had a honkin wheelset so I got a pair RS80s. Try the options if you can and enjoy whatever you choose 8)
    Why tidy the house when you can clean your bike?
  • unixnerd
    unixnerd Posts: 2,864
    RS80s rock. I'm surprised folk don't take more note of what wheelset bikes come with, it can make a huge difference.
    http://www.strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible Price.
    Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert 2012, Cannondale CAAD5,
    Marin Mount Vision (1997), Edinburgh Country tourer, 3 cats!
  • bcss
    bcss Posts: 174
    As so often depends what you want to do with it, race: CAAD 10, club rides: SuperSix and as with cars you really need to jump on it and ride, ie rode a Giant and to me it felt like dead wood, but for others it what they are looking for

    As for the supersix, it might be late, but have a look around for the 2010 model on sale, it's the same frame as the 2011 and the 2010 specs are usually better, a friend of mine got a steal from a bikeshop in germany
  • paulbox
    paulbox Posts: 1,203
    jason218 wrote:
    Hey guys, i am considering 3 bikes here:
    1/ 2011 Cannondale SuperSix 105
    2/ 2011 Cannondale CAAD10 Ulterga
    3/ 2011 Giant TCR Advanced 3

    Which bike should more worth to buy?
    Or any other comments?
    Also, i am 178cm tall, which size should i buy?

    Thanks very much! :D

    Jason, I know nothing about these bikes, but thought I'd point out that PedalOn have a 2010 Advanced 2 (ML) for sale £1,899 down from £2,700. Looks nice! I fell in love with a 3 that they have but they only have that in S or XL.

    http://www.pedalon.co.uk/acatalog/giant_tcr_advanced_2_.html
    XC: Giant Anthem X
    Fun: Yeti SB66
    Road: Litespeed C1, Cannondale Supersix Evo, Cervelo R5
    Trainer: Bianchi via Nirone
    Hack: GT hardtail with Schwalbe City Jets
  • greasedscotsman
    greasedscotsman Posts: 6,962
    PaulBox wrote:
    jason218 wrote:
    Hey guys, i am considering 3 bikes here:
    1/ 2011 Cannondale SuperSix 105
    2/ 2011 Cannondale CAAD10 Ulterga
    3/ 2011 Giant TCR Advanced 3

    Which bike should more worth to buy?
    Or any other comments?
    Also, i am 178cm tall, which size should i buy?

    Thanks very much! :D

    Jason, I know nothing about these bikes, but thought I'd point out that PedalOn have a 2010 Advanced 2 (ML) for sale £1,899 down from £2,700. Looks nice! I fell in love with a 3 that they have but they only have that in S or XL.

    http://www.pedalon.co.uk/acatalog/giant_tcr_advanced_2_.html

    And I'll add to that, Wiggle are selling of various 2010 Giants, not sure if that's what your looking for, but think I'd be quite happy with an older model...

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/?s=giant+tcr
  • Squillinossett
    Squillinossett Posts: 1,678
    Dont get me wrong, the CAAD10 is a fantastic bit of kit, I have had a quick spin on a CAAD9 and it was nothing like my Alu Trek 1.5, but the super six look alot better IMO, it just has more of a "want" factor to me
  • Mr Dog
    Mr Dog Posts: 643
    My Giant is good enough to race and yet comfy for days when I just want to go and get lost in the hills. It's a personal thing. Try and get the 3 bikes on the road if you can , then hopefully you will no longer have a choice. :D
    Why tidy the house when you can clean your bike?
  • Lemond75
    Lemond75 Posts: 75
    I toyed with both the Supersix 105 and the TCR Advanced and opted for the latter and am very happy with my decision. The 2011 Cannondale should be good after the success of the 2010 Six 105 but I agree with the previous post about the paint looking a bit dull in the flesh. The advanced is a great bike and feels directly comparable to the ride of the Advanced SL I use in summer. It's very stiff and direct but comfortable at the same time.

    Either the Cannondale or the Giant will be great bikes but as metioned in an earlier post there are some great deals available on 2010 Giants so I'd probably suggest going for one of those and pocketing a few quid to spend on other shiny bits.

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