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Old 01-15-08 | 04:04 PM
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thoughts on super six???

any thought's on the supersix? anyone own or ridden one?
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Old 01-15-08 | 04:06 PM
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Haven't ridden one, but the tubes are HUGE on that bike. I mean wow. Looks cool though.
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Old 01-15-08 | 05:02 PM
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Love mine. Take one out for a ride.
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Old 01-15-08 | 05:53 PM
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I've ridden one for a day, stiff (though at 145 I'm not putting too much stress on a frame) and light w/ good handling. Personally though I liked the System Six just as much, personally aside from the weight and bling factor I would go with the System Six.
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Old 01-15-08 | 06:22 PM
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I've test ridden the Super Six...took it out for only about an hour though....It's nice and smooth. However, I didn't feel like it was much too different from my System Six....There's wasn't a real "WOW" moment like I had with System Six when I took it out for the first time vs. a Six 13. I'm 5-7, 130, so I'm sure I didn't "power-out" the bike and flex it like mad. Overall, it was very nice, rode very smoothly and stiffly, but to me, it's definitely not worth the price difference from a System Six because I felt as though it rode very similarly... The beast looks sick though...I think I'm gonna wait a couple years for that guy to be more within my price range...
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Old 01-15-08 | 07:36 PM
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thanks for the replys, i just ordered a supersix 3 although even when it arrives it can't be ridden with the current weather conditions. i am glad to hear others with some actual seat time where pleased with it though.
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Old 01-15-08 | 07:40 PM
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...but the tubes are HUGE on that bike. I mean wow. Looks cool though.
'Cept for those crazy seatstays, pencil thin, especially when compared to the softball bat of a downtube. Not surprising for Cannondale I guess. Either way, a cool bike. Test rode one for fun and it seemed fairly similar to the SystemSix for the 20 minutes or so that I was on it.
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Old 01-15-08 | 10:26 PM
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I can't wait until mine arrives at my LBS from Cannondale! I happen to love the tubing on it. Pencil thin seat stays and massive tubes are super cool! Style points aside, comfort and performance is tough to beat.
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Old 01-15-08 | 10:44 PM
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I love the looks of the super six, especially in the all white paint job . If only I owned one

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Old 01-15-08 | 11:06 PM
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hmm, is this pic of a european model? i thought the only version that came in white was the "ultimate"......zipp wheels,cranks, uber sweet eveything.. either way the bike in pic is sweet!!
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Old 01-15-08 | 11:09 PM
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anyone else have pics?
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Old 01-15-08 | 11:12 PM
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hmm, is this pic of a european model? i thought the only version that came in white was the "ultimate"......zipp wheels,cranks, uber sweet eveything.. either way the bike in pic is sweet!!
maybe he just bought the frameset and built it up himself, that's proly what I would do

I just remembered I had a link to another pic of a white super six

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Old 01-15-08 | 11:15 PM
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I like mine a lot, though it's only got a seatpost and crank installed thus far. It sure looks nice, though.
In all seriousness, I was pleasantly surprised by the ride of the bike when I was able to demo one. All the usual superlatives apply-I would definitely suggest taking one for an extended test ride if your shop will allow or if the demo van comes to your town.
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Old 01-16-08 | 12:48 AM
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maybe he just bought the frameset and built it up himself, that's proly what I would do

I just remembered I had a link to another pic of a white super six


This looks like the model I have on order! I was able to get the white frame offered on the ultimate built out with the Supersix 3 kit. The only thing that looks different here is the saddle, seatpost and tires. Seeing this makes my wait nearly unbearable.
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Old 01-16-08 | 09:04 AM
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I spent yesterday afternoon test riding the SystemSix, '07 Six13, Synapse SL and SuperSix. I'm 5'10" 147lbs. The supersix rocked and was by far my favorite, but it was a bit out of my price range. I'm sure this will sound like just about every other review out there, but I found that it was nearly as explosive as the systemsix but rode smoother. It was also noticeably lighter, but that was mostly due to the way the bikes were spec'd.
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