Cannondale SuperSix 105
BoydD
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Hi, I really need to learn to stay out of bike shops. Saw a Supersix 105 with around 25% off in one of my LBS before I knew it I was sat on it picturing myself cruising along in the sunshine.
Thing is I only brought my first road bike a couple of months ago, another Cannondale, Synapse Sora triple. Entry level but a good Al frame, so I'm told. I've done a lot of miles on this bike and could merit moving to something a little tastier and onto a compact as apose to the triple. Before I saw the Super Six I was actually looking at a wheel and saddle upgrade for the synapse.
Somebody talk some sense into me please.............or if not, which colour scheme should I go for on the Super, they have both the Liquigas or black and white.
Thing is I only brought my first road bike a couple of months ago, another Cannondale, Synapse Sora triple. Entry level but a good Al frame, so I'm told. I've done a lot of miles on this bike and could merit moving to something a little tastier and onto a compact as apose to the triple. Before I saw the Super Six I was actually looking at a wheel and saddle upgrade for the synapse.
Somebody talk some sense into me please.............or if not, which colour scheme should I go for on the Super, they have both the Liquigas or black and white.
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Go for the Dura Ace SuperSix - you know you want to.0
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I'm not sure I'm the one to try to talk sense into you (see the signature below). CAAD9 in August, SuperSix in October. I'm glad to have both. The SuperSix is without doubt one of the best things I've ever bought: the pleasure it's given me has been immense. No regrets at all. Would I rather have the money in the bank, or the pleasure between my legs? Er....BoydD wrote:Somebody talk some sense into me please.............or if not, which colour scheme should I go for on the Super, they have both the Liquigas or black and white.0 -
briantrumpet wrote:Would I rather have the money in the bank, or the pleasure between my legs? Er....
"That's it! You people have stood in my way long enough. I'm going to clown college! " - Homer0 -
You (and I) want the 105 Compact in Liquigas colours, best buy. How much did you see it for?http://www.strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible Price.
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briantrumpet wrote:I'm not sure I'm the one to try to talk sense into you (see the signature below). CAAD9 in August, SuperSix in October. I'm glad to have both. The SuperSix is without doubt one of the best things I've ever bought: the pleasure it's given me has been immense. No regrets at all. Would I rather have the money in the bank, or the pleasure between my legs? Er....
What's the geometry like compared to the CAAD9, I used to have a size 56 CAAD9 but always felt a tiny bit stretched out until I put an in-line seatpost and shorter stem on it.0 -
Last time I said that the two bikes were identical in geometry, someone else said they weren't .... but I'm pretty sure they are ... at least, that what my body says. I'm 6' and have 56" frames, which allows me to have quite an aggressive set-up (see SuperSix link in signature - ignore the poorly set-up saddle .... height right, but angle wrong).Sgt_Pepper wrote:What's the geometry like compared to the CAAD9, I used to have a size 56 CAAD9 but always felt a tiny bit stretched out until I put an in-line seatpost and shorter stem on it.
One day I'll try to line them up against each other and photograph them - or do them separately and superimpose the two photos - to see how close they are. Both great rides, whatever.0 -
You (and I) want the 105 Compact in Liquigas colours, best buy. How much did you see it for?
Seen it at £1395 around £400 off RRP. I just simply love this bike and baring in mind the 2012 model is going to retail at £2000 without a great deal of difference it kind of makes sense. 105 is about the level for me, they have the Ultegra version at £1800 (700 off) also but would be wasted on me.
I'm more worried about what my wife might say, if I talk nicely to the guys in the shop they might do me a special wife's receipt, I am definitely not going to heaven :twisted:Giant Defy Advanced
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I'm more worried about what my wife might say
"Darling, good news - I've saved us 400 pounds!"http://www.strathspey.co.uk - Quality Binoculars at a Sensible Price.
Specialized Roubaix SL3 Expert 2012, Cannondale CAAD5,
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C'mon, get real!unixnerd wrote:I'm more worried about what my wife might say
"Darling, good news - I've saved us 400 pounds!"
It's lots more than that you'll save .... if you wait for the 2012 model and get the Dura Ace version it's gonna be £3,500 or more, so saving £2000+
Ah, but then I suppose the danger is that she'll want to spend that £2000 you've just saved. Hmm.0 -
One you will be able to ride everyday without complaint, the other, well.........
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briantrumpet wrote:
C'mon, get real!unixnerd wrote:I'm more worried about what my wife might say
"Darling, good news - I've saved us 400 pounds!"
It's lots more than that you'll save .... if you wait for the 2012 model and get the Dura Ace version it's gonna be £3,500 or more, so saving £2000+
Ah, but then I suppose the danger is that she'll want to spend that £2000 you've just saved. Hmm.
Brian love the pics in your sig. Me want! Nice bikes."That's it! You people have stood in my way long enough. I'm going to clown college! " - Homer0
