Cannondale Super 6 Evo 105 2014

thejaguar

My current bike is no longer shiny or new.

I'm thinking of getting a Super 6 EVO they have in Cycle Superstore for €1,775.
https://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=72063

I cycle regularly enough, but I don't race - I just like to get out on a Saturday or Sunday for a few hours.

Anyone have any experience with this bike, is it a good buy?

cunavalos

i have the supersix evo ultegra version and it is a lovely bike, it is a little bit stiff and designed for racing.
The synapse is designed to be slightly more comfortable so it might be a better option for you but i have put lots of 100km+ spins on the bike with no problems.

That is not a bad price but can be got slightly cheaper online from the uk
http://paulscycles.co.uk/m7b0s6p5514/CANNONDALE-SUPERSIX-EVO-105-5-2014

if you have any other questions please ask.

thejaguar

Thanks cunavalos

I'm restricted in where I can go to get it by the bike to work scheme here in work. They won't let us do any online purchases for some reason.

The other option I had considered was a 2015 Cube Agree: http://www.fitzcycles.ie/p/1561/cube-agree

I had heard the carbon isn't as good and the warranty on Cube frames is only 2.5 years instead of the usual 5 from most other manufacturers.

mruser2014

thejaguar wrote: »

Thanks cunavalos

I'm restricted in where I can go to get it by the bike to work scheme here in work. They won't let us do any online purchases for some reason.

The other option I had considered was a 2015 Cube Agree: http://www.fitzcycles.ie/p/1561/cube-agree

I had heard the carbon isn't as good and the warranty on Cube frames is only 2.5 years instead of the usual 5 from most other manufacturers.

I have the Supersix bike with a 105 set up be it a few years older but it has been a great bike so far.
Cannondale are renouded for the excellent carbon frames.
The new 105 is a great groupset.
As the the other poster outlined it is a stiff frame and ideally suited to racing rather than just sportives but if you don't mind a stiff frame then go for it.
I train and race on mine all year.

bwalsh1983

The Evo is streets ahead of the Agree IMO. As other posters have said they are race machines - straight top tube, low head tube/stack height, but I have come back from 4+ hour rides feeling no more uncomfortable than previous non-racey bike I have owned.

I love mine, super responsive and light and feels like a real performance bike.

Only slight issue is the BB30. If you are prone to chainging bottom brackets etc yourself it wont be as straightforward as a threaded BB and you may need extra tools or the LBS. Not a big gripe. Great bikes.

mruser2014

bwalsh1983 wrote: »

The Evo is streets ahead of the Agree IMO. As other posters have said they are race machines - straight top tube, low head tube/stack height, but I have come back from 4+ hour rides feeling no more uncomfortable than previous non-racey bike I have owned.

I love mine, super responsive and light and feels like a real performance bike.

Only slight issue is the BB30. If you are prone to chainging bottom brackets etc yourself it wont be as straightforward as a threaded BB and you may need extra tools or the LBS. Not a big gripe. Great bikes.

Yep on the BB - I got my removed on the last trip to my LBS. I have an more commom BB in there now.
Great bike. Go for it. Its a good deal also. Note, Cannondale sizing is a bit on the plus size.

Smokeyskelton

As Boards users never pay attention to the budget and always suggest a more expensive upgrade, how about the following.

I think that the Bike Hub in Howth have, (had?), the Ultegra version for €1,999. For €225 (not a minor difference I grant you), you get Ultegra and a lovely colour too. (to my mind).

However, they only have/had it in size 54.

https://www.facebook.com/thebikehub.ie
The Ultegra version is €600 more expensive than the Bike Hub in Cyclesuperstore, (but more sizes). https://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=68635

They both look like lovely bikes. I haven't any experience of either, but all the reviews seem to be positive, only mildly criticising the stock wheels. Safe cycling.

bwalsh1983

mruser2014 wrote: »

Yep on the BB - I got my removed on the last trip to my LBS. I have an more commom BB in there now.
Great bike. Go for it. Its a good deal also. Note, Cannondale sizing is a bit on the plus size.

Yup the sizing is more straight up than a sloping geometry frame, the classic frame shape with straight TT etc.

Wheels MFG do good adapters to go from the BB30 to a standard size. I think once you put it in though you cannot go back to the BB30 as removing it is not an option?

May do it myself so I can change cranks across bikes and possibly go with a stages....another thread for another day.

fat bloke

It's a lovely bike.

Also available in a very very tasty egg-shell blue colour, which I particularly like, but those cannondale colours are lovely too. -If you really like it, buy it! I'm sure you're worth it

Lumen

The best thing about Cannondales is that you don't have to suffer the ugly Shimano cranks.

Seweryn

Lumen wrote: »

The best thing about Cannondales is that you don't have to suffer the ugly Shimano cranks.

True, but they used to look nice. .

Kaisr Sose

Seweryn wrote: »

True, but they used to look nice. .

I have one if them chainsets. Square taper, when bottom brackets were either campag or shimano! Bliss!!

disco1

Yep have had the super six...excellent value..cannondale know how to make a good frame..currently riding a caad 10, also just as good.

Seweryn

disco1 wrote: »

Yep have had the super six...excellent value..cannondale know how to make a good frame..currently riding a caad 10, also just as good.

Exactly same here. Used to have one, but now on a CAAD 10. Just as good, but somehow better.

thejaguar

Thanks for all the replies. Was getting worried when no-one had suggested a more expensive option, so thanks Smokeyskelton.
I love that light blue colour on the Ultegra, but the price in Cyclesuperstore is way out of my price range and I think the 54 would be too small - I'm 6'1.
Will be dropping in to try it out this evening, so I might see how the 54 feels if they have one.

Seweryn

thejaguar wrote: »

Thanks for all the replies. Was getting worried when no-one had suggested a more expensive option, so thanks Smokeyskelton.
I love that light blue colour on the Ultegra, but the price in Cyclesuperstore is way out of my price range and I think the 54 would be too small - I'm 6'1.
Will be dropping in to try it out this evening, so I might see how the 54 feels if they have one.

54cm will be too small for you. You are between 56 and 58 cm, depending on your body proportions, fit, preferences, etc.

disco1

There sized large but 54 too small...defo 56 or 58

bwalsh1983

Yup, not a hope on the 54, im 6 foot even and have the 56 and 120mm stem.

Almost bought a different 57 frame with a sloping top tube but again would have had a long stem as reccomended by the fitter.

I would say 56, the 58 is very lofty. Best to try them out.

thejaguar

Thanks folks, I'll scrap the 54 idea so!
I'm quite new to all this - been cycling a Trek 1.2 for a few years now and it was basically whatever the guy in the shop gave me at the time. Planning to be a bit more scientific in my selection this time.
Appreciate the advice.

mickydcork

thejaguar wrote: »

Thanks folks, I'll scrap the 54 idea so!
I'm quite new to all this - been cycling a Trek 1.2 for a few years now and it was basically whatever the guy in the shop gave me at the time. Planning to be a bit more scientific in my selection this time.
Appreciate the advice.

That's funny, my current steed is a 5 year old Trek 1.2 also.

And the bike I really covet is a supersix EVO also.

Although I'm really considering the Synapse also.

Seweryn

mickydcork wrote: »

That's funny, my current steed is a 5 year old Trek 1.2 also.

And the bike I really covet is a supersix EVO also.

Although I'm really considering the Synapse also.

Do not scrap the CAAD 10 from the list, if it is there. Probably the most economical option ( and yet the best of them all ).

evancunny95

Hi there

As a staff member in the Cycle Superstore. I recommend ringing ahead and just double checking that the bike is still there.It has been a very busy week and the website isnt always up to date with the actual system. So ring the lads and ask for someone upstairs who will look after you. Best of luck and its a great bike

mickydcork

Seweryn wrote: »

Do not scrap the CAAD 10 from the list, if it is there. Probably the most economical option ( and yet the best of them all ).

Will do.

Why do you think it's the best?

Seweryn

mickydcork wrote: »

Will do.

Why do you think it's the best?

It has more soul than the other two (I know, this is somehow subjective), rides just as well, and is made from metal.

disco1

Yep here's my caad 10..with Easton ea 90 th tubless wheels.
Great bike.

thejaguar

disco1 wrote: »

Yep here's my caad 10..with Easton ea 90 th tubless wheels.
Great bike.

What pedals have you got on there? Are they mavics?

disco1

Hi.

No they are time espresso 6 pedals