Anyone ride a Cannondale Supersix EVO road bike here

[87112]

There is a 2014 Supersix Evo Red MSRP 4299 or so. Now its down to 2399 with no tax.
Go for it or stick with my Tarmac? I have a 16 Tarmac Sport. Have no idea how great it is since I bought it blind based on rep. I got it last week and not had a chance for long ride. This rain never stops.

 

[tokugawa]

I assume that's a used bike? $2399 is still a bit much. Maybe at $1800/2000 depending on condition. I'd consider it. There's so much technology out there that's better so u got to keep that in mind.

My opinion is if you're into road cycling, then you should try and buy as much bike as possible with your finances. For myself, at minimum I'd get a Trek Emonda SLR 8 with Ultegra di2 and Aeolus 5 wheels and nothing less.

 

[87112]

No, its brand new for 2399 no tax down in Oregon. However its is a 2014 model.

The 2016 Supersix Evo Red is $4260 MSRP so it looks like a bargain. My Tarmac feels very stiff up hills, and lively but again not even 2 miles on the bike due to weather.

 

[tokugawa]

New at $2399 with no tax is not too bad but it is a 2014 model. I sold a bike recently that was better than the one you're looking at for a few hundreds more (factoring in currency conversion) but that was a hard sell. So basically I think there's still room to move on that price.

Basically you have two types of buyers:

(1) serious riders who will pay what is necessary for the ride they want. Usually starting at $4000 (might be lower in US) and upwards.
(2) casual riders who will have a budget. Usually anything less than $2000 (might be lower in US).

And then you have that dead zone between $2000 and $4000. Usually bikes configured at this range will have a component quality that meets that price range so it's not optimally configured.

As for the Canondale you specified it looks like it has a pretty good SRAM Red 22 group set; compact chainset is nice. Frame is light and Mavic Ksyrium Equipes wheels aren't too bad (not heavy and they don't flex). Ride wise it is not as soft as say a Specialized but it's not totally stiff either. You do have aluminum wheels so you're not 100% carbon. But for me I prefer a stiffer ride especially when climbing up a mountain. But for $2399 it's pretty good.

But I am reluctant to give a full endorsement because a year from now you may want to upgrade again.

 

[87112]

About to ditch motorcycles so thats why I am so into high end road bikes now. I have a Yamaha R3 but with traffic getting worse and more nut cases out there might not be worth it anymore. At least with bicycles you can escape to empty sidewalks and parks.

 

[westwoody]

Keep your Tarmac for this year.
Try out new bikes every chance you get, then next spring get the bike of your dreams.
The SuperSix Evo is a strictly racing bike and you may find it uncomfortable for leisure use. Cannondale Synapse is a similar level of workmanship but much more comfortable and easier to handle. Most race bikes have quick twitchy handling and are not relaxing to ride.
Right now you are just beginning to learn about your riding style and what works for you.
Get a Retul fit, and work from there.
Also a new Dura Ace might come out this summer, hold off until we see what that is like.

 

[87112]

I decided to upgrade my wheels instead of a new ride. I put Easton EA70 wheels on the Tarmac and they roll so much better than the stock junk wheels.

 

[carvesg]

Keep your Tarmac for this year.
Try out new bikes every chance you get, then next spring get the bike of your dreams.
The SuperSix Evo is a strictly racing bike and you may find it uncomfortable for leisure use. Cannondale Synapse is a similar level of workmanship but much more comfortable and easier to handle. Most race bikes have quick twitchy handling and are not relaxing to ride.
Right now you are just beginning to learn about your riding style and what works for you.
Get a Retul fit, and work from there.
Also a new Dura Ace might come out this summer, hold off until we see what that is like.

I would second everything Westwoody said . A proper fit first as for an advice about the purchase of a Cannondale without knowing the groupset , parts and wheels we are going blind to give advice about the price in my mind.

 

[westwoody]

Right now bikes are changing very fast. Electronic gears and disc brakes are the rage.
A 2014 bike is ancient!

 

[FreeG]

Steel is real, my friend, steel is real

I had an aluminum bike, then went for a steel Colnago Master XLight. Just loved that bike....then it rusted. My eyes still mist and my throat chokes up thinking about it (because it was my fault for not taking care of it better).

My replacement was a Surly Crosscheck, decked out as a fixie for commuting (mostly flat bike paths). Now I have a Gunnar - hand-made, custom fit, lower quality steel than some higher-end bikes but for someone my size and fitness level, saving 1-2kg on weight isn't going to make a difference. ( In my opinion, getting top of the line isn't that important - its easier & cheaper to cut kg from your body than from your bike! ) And as far as technology, it trickles down very fast - Ultegra of today is DuraAce from 2-3 years ago. For wheels, I go with beefier to handle potholes, not aero (tho modern aero wheels can handle rough roads, just watch Paris-Robaix (sp?), with over a dozen cobbled sectors.

To summarize, agree with Westwoody - get a bike fit, stick with the Tarmac till you can articulate what you like & don't like, save up $$ for the best you can buy but don't worry if that ends up being a slightly heavier bike or lower groupset - it'll just make you feel that much more manly when you drop dudes in the higher-end bikes going up hills or in the sprint!!

 

[manni]

and getting fitted is also necessary,
I wasn't a believer at first but now I know why.

great thread going here. I didn't think road cycling would
wind up here but glad it did. riding season just around the corner.

 

[87112]

I decided to get an endurance bike instead of the Supersix. After some rides on the Tarmac it does beat your body up some on the lousy streets in my area.
Its this http://www.scott-sports.com/global/en/page/solace-disc;jsessionid=6645C402260299C2C9144A4C148F1B02
Its a 16 Scott Solace Disc 20 which is suppose to ride the same as a Roubaix, Synapse, Defy with a good mix of comfort and speed.

 

[carvesg]

Nice bike. Sounds like it's the carbon version of a titanium bike . I love my titanium bike but that seems great ....and excellent groupset. Have fun this season