Originally Posted by badsac
Thanks fellas. So Basscycle are you saying the ride of the Six13 was more compliant? The roads out here are really bad is all. If the SystemSix is a way better bike but rides a lot worse then I might have to got the Six13 route. But if they're pretty much the same then the SystemSix is only AUD$500 more so it's not to bad.
And the CAAD 9 didn't stick in your brain at all? I was thinking it might be a bit of a left field choice if it's got enough good things going for it.
Thanks again.
I have multiple Cannondales and have ridden all three, and the System Six and Six/13 are IMO better. I have a Six/13 now.
Frankly, if you are budget minded, the CAAD9 will be better.
If not, then look at the Six/13 and System Six. They are not starter bikes and not at all inexpensive.
The NEW Six/13 is pretty stiff, but lighter than its CAAD8 counterpart (due to the back of the bike)...the newer one is stiffer than the original.
I answered this
just yesterday....