A Cannondale with state-of-the-art electronic shifting technology for just over €3,000? Anyone who suspects a catch can rest assured: there is none. The well-made frame, which is very light for the material, even makes many mid-range carbon frames look old-fashioned with its unquestionably excellent measurements. The combination with the functionally impressive Ultegra Di2 is therefore logical, especially as the bike is also largely equipped to a high standard with solid Mavic wheels and carbon cranks from FSA. Only the simple Yksion Comp tyres from Mavic lack a little grip when cornering. Arguments in favour of the bike are the lifetime warranty on the frame and fork, including an accident replacement policy, and the robust anodised surface. The riding position is sporty and stretched, and the steering is extremely agile.
Price 3,199 Euro
Weight 7.2 kilos
Available in Specialised trade
Reference/Info www.cannondale.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,170/455/76 grammes
Frame sizes*** 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 6 3 cm
Seat/steering angle 74°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 570/560/155 mm plus 24 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,000/50 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 560/403 mm/1.39
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing Cannondale, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes/gears Shimano Ultegra Di2
Bottom bracket FSA S-LK (50/34 Z., BB30)
Wheels/tyres Mavic Ksyrium Equipe S/Mavic Yksion Comp
Handlebar/stem Cannondale C1/ Cannondale C1
Saddle/post Fizik Arione/Cannondale C1 (27.2 mm)
* The frame set accounts for 40 % of the overall grade, the equipment for 60 %. The grades are calculated up to the final grade with all decimal places; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.45-1.55 means a sporty riding position, below that a racing position, above that a comfortable position.
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