Cannondale Frame Size....

[Stubbo79]

Folks,

I have finally decided on buying a 2012 Cannondale Supersix 105 after looking at other options from Giant, Scott and Specialized. If I buy a 56cm frame I can get one for £1350 or a 58 cm for £1599. Obviously that's quite a saving. Guy in the local shop did not have any to try but said a Cannondale can come up quite large so a 56cm would probably suit me. I am 6ft and average inside leg/arm reach.

Can any fellow Cannondale riders please help!

Cheers Craig

 

[ColinJ]

I have a CAAD 5 Cannondale, frame size 58 cm. I have 32-33" inside leg, normal length arms, and am 6' 1" tall. I use an 11 cm stem.

It sounds like you might fall between the two frame sizes so you could get the 56 and use a longer stem if necessary, or the 58 and use a shorter stem.

Since the 56 is much cheaper, I'd be tempted to go for that and see how you got on with the stem that it comes with. It wouldn't cost much to change that if you have to.

 

[outlash]

Not quite sure why going up a size would prove more expensive. Have you got a link to these prices?

FWIW, I'm 6'3" and have a 58cm frame on my CAAD8. I thought I'd need a 61 as my previous bike was a 60 but I guess Cannondales come up a little larger.

Tony.

 

[vickster]

Different retailers? One is cheaper but only has the 56cm? Pedalon maybe? http://www.pedalon.co.uk/acatalog/cannondale-super-six-105.html?gclid=COXyjIX17bUCFYbHtAod7SsASw

 

[Stubbo79]

Different retailers? One is cheaper but only has the 56cm? Pedalon maybe? http://www.pedalon.co.uk/acatalog/cannondale-super-six-105.html?gclid=COXyjIX17bUCFYbHtAod7SsASw

Yes different sites, I want it in the black and green so the ones that have the bike at £1350 only have it in a size 56cm


Having said that just found a Supersix Ultegra for £1995 in 56 or 58cm!

 

[vickster]

As old model and end of line, you probably don't want to dilly too much

Now if you like black and green and can find 2k...electronic shifting (and individuality) can be achieved

http://www.pearsoncycles.co.uk/store/content/106/Ridley-Excalibur/

 

[smokeysmoo]

FWIW Cannondale's do tend to have a slightly longer top tube IME.

At least mine has when compared to the Focus Cayo Pro and Focus Izalco I had before it.

My CAAD10 is a 60cm. I would have gone for a 63 but they are like rocking horse droppings and I'm not convinced they really make them , but it's fine with a 120mm stem, (I'm 6' 5")

 

[billy1561]

I'm 6'2 and had a 56 cm synapse and it was perfect.

 

[Rob3rt]

6'3" and ride both CAAD9 and Slice frames in 58cm.

 

[adamhearn]

I'm 5' 11" and comfortably ride a 56cm Synapse. You could be looking for something between 56 and 58. Try both if you can!