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<\/a><\/p>\nCannondale today announced the launch of its newest road bike, the SystemSix. Designed as a complete speed system, this race-bred machine is the lowest-drag, most efficient, all-around fastest UCI-legal road bike on the market today. Not only the fastest in the wind-tunnel, not only the fastest for a select few riders in a select few scenarios, but the SystemSix is the fastest road bike for anyone interested in going faster anywhere.<\/p>\n
\u201cSystemSix is the result of a ground up design where each element is optimized in pursuit of speed,\u201d said Nathan Barry, Cannondale Design Engineer. \u201cAerodynamic drag is the single greatest resistive force that riders have to overcome so it is important to everyone, not just racers. SystemSix delivers more speed, to more riders, more of the time.\u201d<\/p>\n The SystemSix is built on a six-part foundation \u2013 frame, fork, seatpost, bar, stem and wheels that all work together as a system. The disc-brake only design freed SystemSix from the constraints imposed by rim brakes, allowing engineers to achieve new levels of drag-reducing integration between the frame, fork and wheels. Precisely truncated airfoil profiles in the frame, fork and seatpost maintain airflow attachment across important yaw angles and minimize drag, while delivering world-class stiffness and ride feel.<\/p>\n Completing the system are Cannondale\u2019s new HollowGram KN\u00d8T64 wheels and KN\u00d8T SystemBar. The HollowGram KN\u00d8T64 wheels are engineered to combine the comfort and feel of larger volume tires with the aerodynamic efficiency of the fastest wheelsets in the world, while the KN\u00d8T SystemBar provides the low drag and sleek look of a one-piece bar and stem, with the adjustability and convenience of a two-piece system. With a full 8\u00b0 of pitch adjust, as well as the ability to change stem length and bar width, it makes it easy to dial in the perfect position.<\/p>\n Fast and convenient Speed Release thru-axles and easy-to-service internal cable routing, the SystemSix is a full tilt, fully integrated road racing machine. Riders will climb faster, descend faster, sprint faster and draft easier on the all-new SystemSix.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n SystemSix produces the least aerodynamic drag of any road bike on the market, which is a pretty big deal. Because of all the resistive forces your power has to overcome to make speed, aerodynamic drag is the big dog. Really big. Like, more important in most situations than all the other resistive forces (weight, rolling resistance, bearing friction, etc.) combined. And even in those few scenarios where it\u2019s not THE most important thing, it\u2019s still a really important thing. So cutting drag translates into more speed, with less effort, in all the places you\u2019d expect. And a lot of places you wouldn\u2019t.<\/p>\n Faster Up. <\/strong> Faster Down. <\/strong> Faster on the Flats.<\/strong> Faster in the sprint.<\/strong> Everyday faster.<\/strong> Foiling Drag.<\/strong> The Chine.<\/strong> Sleek as Fork.<\/strong> Note that not all the models and colours below will be available in South Africa.<\/p>\n SystemSix Hi-MOD Dura-Ace Di2<\/strong><\/p>\n SystemSix Hi-MOD Ultegra Di2<\/strong><\/p>\n SystemSix Hi-MOD Dura-Ace Women\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n SystemSix Carbon Dura-Ace<\/strong> <\/p>\n SystemSix Carbon Ultegra<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Downtube and seat tube shapes minimize the aero effect of bottles, because that\u2019s how we ride. And multi-option mounts let you choose maximum aerodynamics or maximum hydration.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>The KN\u00d8T SystemBar is a slick bit of speed wizardry, providing the low drag and sleek look of a one-piece bar and stem, with the customizable adjustability of a two-piece system. The carbon bar features a full 8\u00b0 of pitch adjust, so you can dial in your perfect position. And the rounded truncated airfoil shape of the flat section not only maintains consistent airflow throughout the pitch range, it\u2019s also way comfier on your hands than other bars with sharp trailing edges.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>In addition to giving the bars a place to perch, the mating System Stem routes brake and Di2 lines cleanly into the headtube via a channel underneath a mechanic-friendly cover. And speaking of mechanic-friendly, shape- matched gated spacers allow you to easily adjust the stem\u2019s stack height, without having to disconnect cables. Fast and easy, just how you like it.<\/span> <\/p>\nGo Faster. Easier.<\/h2>\n
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The SystemSix\u2019s aerodynamic advantage makes it faster than a lightweight climbing bike, such as our gold standard SuperSix EVO, on any climb up to a 6% gradient or more, depending on rider\u2019s power to weight. To put that in perspective, most revered HC climbs in the Tour only average 7-8%.<\/p>\n
Descending a 5% grade at 60 km\/h (37 mph), a rider on a modern lightweight race bike, like an EVO, would need to expend over 300 watts to match a rider pedaling at a 200 watt recovery pace on a SystemSix. Meaning SystemSix riders can truly recover while making others suffer.<\/p>\n
Compared to a modern, lightweight race bike like our SuperSix EVO, at 48 km\/h (30 mph), SystemSix saves you over 50 watts \u2014 huge savings considering an average Cat 1 racer\u2019s Functional Threshold Power is around 350 watts. And even when you\u2019re drafting, you\u2019re still getting up to 60% of that benefit. If you\u2019re not up on watts, trust us, that\u2019s more than enough to notice.<\/p>\n
In a 200m sprint at 60 km\/h (37 mph), all other things being equal, SystemSix will beat a modern lightweight race bike, like EVO,
to the line by four full bike lengths. That\u2019s no photo finish.<\/p>\n
Even at an easy 30 km\/h (18 mph) group ride pace, SystemSix requires about 10% less power to maintain speed than a lightweight race bike like SuperSix EVO, leaving you with more in the tank when it\u2019s time to throw down.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nOptimized Against Every Aspect of Drag.<\/h2>\n
Every section of the frame and fork features tailored airfoil profiles, with differing degrees of truncation designed to maintain flow attachment across important yaw angles to minimize drag.<\/p>\n
The unique chine shape at the base of the headtube redirects air flow coming up the back of the fork leg, channeling it downstream. This prevents the fork\u2019s airflow from mixing with the wake
of the head tube and interrupting clean air over the fork crown.<\/p>\n
Freed from the constraints of rim brakes, the fork crown area is radically different from traditional road bikes. Sleekly integrated with the frame for minimal drag. Larger opening for bigger tires and cleaner airflow. Asymmetric legs for handling disc brake loads.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nGeometry<\/h2>\n
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