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Cannondale Announces Their 2009 Road Line
8/28/08 - Cannondale kicks off their 2009 road line with 5 new frame platforms for the Elite & Performance rider. Always pushing the envelope to make everything…lighter and faster Cannondale incorporates High-Modulus carbon fiber in its SuperSix, Slice and selected Synapse models. Leading the charge in the “Elite” category is the already incredibly light SuperSix that for 2009 utilize 95% Hi-Mod carbon shaving even more weight and adding stiffness in all the right places. The Bedford made SuperSix utilized seamless construction (eliminating the “steps” in the seat tube) of the monocoque front triangle mated to the one-piece asymmetrical chainstays and BB30. Cannondale will offer 11 SuperSix Hi-Mod models starting with a Campagnolo record 11 speed at $6900.00, SRAM Red at $6900.00, Shimano Dura-Ace at $6400.00, and a Shimano Ultegra SL groups at $4200.00. You can also get a SRM version of the Campy Record and Dura-Ace models as well as a compact version of the Red, Dura-Ace and Ultegra SL models.

SuperSix Hi-MOD 1 shown below at $6400.00

Next in the Elite category is the all new Six Carbon. Learning from its big brother the Six Carbon’s monocoque front triangle features a trapezoidal head tube that tapers from 46mm-52mm housing a full carbon fork with alloy drop outs. The top tube, while being tuned for lateral stiffness with a 44mm horizontal cross section also has incredible style. Known for quick acceleration inherent in oversized down tubes, the Six Carbon sports a large 57mm down tube at the BB30 bottom bracket. Rounding out the full carbon frame are 15mm independent left and right hourglass seat stays aiding in the comfort department while optimized chain stays handle axel loads putting power to the ground. Each of the eight frame sizes has a size specific rear carbon drop out eliminating heavy unwanted rivets. You’ll find the line of Six Carbon models spec’d with Shimano Dura-Ace at $4000.00, Shimano Ultegra SL at $3000.00, Shimano 105 at $2100.00 and a mix of Shimano 105/Tiagra at $1900.00.

Six Carbon 3 shown below at $3000.00

For the aluminum lover Cannondale will offer the Six which features all the same frame technologies of the “Six Carbon” only made of an optimized aluminum front triangle with carbon fork blades and a full carbon rear end. Sleek, light and racy the Six rider will be blown away with it’s comfort features with a 1 cm taller head tube and the combination of the thin hourglass seat stays and asymmetrical chain stays…both in carbon! Two models will be available starting with the Six-5 outfitted with Shimano Ultegra/105 with standard/compact drives at $1750.00 or the Six-6 with Shimano Tiagra double/triple at $1550.00. Six frames will be available in 48, 51, 54, 56, 58 and 61cm sizes.

Rounding out the Elite category is the Cannondale Slice Hi-Mod, the same bike Mirinda Carfrae has been lighting up the 70.3 race scene. This full carbon aerodynamic speed machine features a UCI legal 7.9mm down tube, a speed shadow seat tube adjustable from 73 – 78 degrees and S.A.V.E (Slice Aero Vibration Elimination) rear stays for long days in the saddle keeping those legs fresh for the run. Slice Hi-Mod bikes will be available in four models starting with the Ultimate (shown below) with a SRAM Red group and Zipp Zed Tech wheels at $10,000.00, Slice Hi-Mod 1 with Shimano Dura-Ace at $6000.00, Slice Hi-Mod 3 with Shimano Ultegra SL at $4000.00 and the Slice Hi-Mod 5 with Shimano 105 at $3000.00

Slice Hi-MOD Ultimate shown below at $10.000.00

Performance riders will revel in upgrades to the Synapse line adding two Hi-Modulus versions on the hi-end. Designed for the century rider or any rider who demands comfort/performance out of their bike, the Synapse will not disappoint. Comfort begins with a full carbon monocoque frame with a 1 cm taller head tube, and 1 cm longer wheel base than the Elite line of bikes. Cannondale proprietary features are triaxial shaped seat stays, S.A.V.E. (Synapse Active Vibration Elimination) chain stays, and new for 2009 S.A.V.E technology has been added to the back side of the carbon fork. Frame design of the Synapse is stylish with a new aero seat post and integrated seat binder. One of the lightest frames in the Cannondale line and BB30 play an important role in this bikes performance. Models range from the Synapse Hi-Mod with SRAM Red at $6900.00 Synapse Hi-Mod 1 with Shimano Dura-Ace at $4900.00 Synapse Carbon 3 with Shimano Ultegra SL/Dura-Ace at $3100.00, Synapse Carbon 4 with Shimano SRAM Rival at $2450.00 Synapse Carbon 5 with Shimano 105 at $2130.00 or the Synapse Carbon 6 with Shimano Tiagra at $1800.00.

Synapse Carbon 4 shown below at $2450.00

Cannondale has been making women’s bikes for many years but never as exciting as the 2009 line. Feedback from Cannondale sponsored women’s teams, individual sponsored athletes, dealers and summits are the direct result of the Cannondale Feminine line.

The Synapse Hi-Mod Feminine utilizes 95% High Modulation fiber shaving weight and adding stiffness in all the right places. Feedback from our lady friends tell us women demand comfort and fit just as the men do but without sacrificing performance, and that’s just what they’ll get with the new Synapse line. Comfort features of the Synapse Feminine line include a slightly taller head tube, slightly longer chain stays/wheelbase, slightly shortened with added slope to the top tube and of coarse Cannondale’s patented triaxial bent S.A.V.E (Synapse Active Vibration Elimination) rear stays. Oh…but how does a bike so comfortable perform so well? With the addition of BB30, internal cable routing, and new aero seatpost with integrated seat binder, you’ve got one comfortable rocket ship.

Feedback from our women groups also told us they want the best in components as well so, how about a Synapse Hi-Mod Feminine with SRAM Red group at $6900.00, or a Synapse Hi-Mod Feminine 1 with Shimano Dura-Ace at $4900.00. Of coarse knowing not all women demand the best-of-the-best Cannondale will also offer four other fantastic Synapse full carbon models (less the Hi-Mod material) with all the great features. Synapse Carbon 3 will be a Shimano Dura-Ace/Ultegra SL combination at $3100.00, followed by the Synapse Carbon 4 with SRAM Rival at $2450.00, a Synapse Carbon 5 built with Shimano 105 at $2100.00 and a Synapse Carbon 6 with Shimano Tiagra at $1800.00. Feedback heard from our dealers at our recent 2009 introduction in Park City UT was, “You’ve hit the ball out of the park” and “this is just what our female customers have been asking for, the graphics are spot on”

Synapse Hi-MOD Feminine 1 shown below at $6900.00