Cannondale SystemSix Carbon Ultegra

The 2024 Cannondale SystemSix Carbon Ultegra is a high-quality road bike characterised by its advanced aerodynamics and impressive performance. With a price tag of 5299 EUR, this model offers a variety of technical features and components that make it an excellent choice for demanding cyclists.

The SystemSix Carbon Ultegra frame is made from SystemSix Carbon and features integrated cable routing with switchplate, SAVE technology, a PF30a bottom bracket and a flat-mount disc brake mount. The frame is also equipped with a 12x142 mm Speed Release Thru-Axle, which provides additional stability and stiffness. The fork is also made of SystemSix carbon and has a 1-1/8" - 1-1/4" head tube diameter and a 12x100 mm Speed Release Thru-Axle. It is designed for flat-mount disc brakes and offers different offset values depending on the frame size.

The bike's braking system consists of hydraulic disc brakes from Shimano Ultegra with 160 mm or 140 mm RT800 brake discs. The gears are also provided by Shimano Ultegra, including shifters, front derailleur and an 11-speed sprocket set. The SystemSix Carbon Ultegra has a total of 22 gears. The crankset is a HollowGram BB30a with OPI SpideRing and a gear ratio of 52/36.

The bike's cockpit includes a carbon HollowGram KNØT SystemBar with a pitch-adjust angle of 8 degrees and an aluminium HollowGram KNØT stem with cable cover and an angle of -17 degrees. The headset is integrated and has a diameter of 1-1/8" - 1-1/4".

The wheels consist of Vision SC55 carbon clincher disc rims, which are tubeless-ready. The tyres are Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black in size 700x25c with reflective stripes. The hubs are Vision Sealed Cartridge Hubs, front with 12x100 mm and rear with 12x142 mm axles. The spokes are DP Spokes, with 21 spokes at the front and 24 at the rear.

The saddle is a Fizik Aliante Delta with S-Alloy rails, and the seat post is made of HollowGram 60 KNØT carbon with a length of 330 mm. The bike is supplied without pedals.

The geometry of the frame offers a balanced mix of comfort and performance. With a seat tube length of 433 mm, a top tube length of 529 mm, a head tube angle of 71 degrees and a seat tube angle of 74 degrees, the SystemSix Carbon Ultegra is designed to offer an optimal riding position. The reach is 381 mm, the stack 520 mm, the chainstay length 405 mm and the wheelbase 989 mm. The standover height is 723 mm.

With a gross weight of 31000 g, the Cannondale SystemSix Carbon Ultegra is a lightweight yet robust road bike that is ideal for ambitious riders who value speed, efficiency and state-of-the-art technology.