Cannondale Road Bikes Review

Cannondale Road Bikes come in four different types. They are broken into the Elite Road, Performance Road, Multisport and Cyclocross. Each different type of bike is accustomed for a different type of road bike rider and for different conditions as well.

The Elite Road bike is made for advanced or professional cyclists that want the best performance out of their bicycle. The SuperSix bicycles have a finely tuned balance between compliance to you and frame stiffness. This gives the SuperSix a versatile feel and a customized ride that is needed for those who cycle at high speeds and against the top competition. This greatly helps out cyclists that want precision steering and power transfer. The Six Carbon also brings high performance to a road bike however is offered to cyclists who are on a budget. The CAAD9 has an alloy race frame. It allows you to accelerate with greater ease, handle well and has a lightweight frame. The CAAD8 S is similar as it is also an alloy race bike however, again, is offered on a more reasonable budget.

The Performance Road bicycle comes in a model known as the Synapse. This bike is great for competitions as it has a lot of the characteristics suitable for speed and handling. It can also be used on your commute due to its practical and comfortable design. The Synapse’s versatility is great for budget as it allows a cyclist to have one bike both for competitions and recreational uses or commutes. It’s ergonomic design make it a comfortable ride.

The Multisport comes in a model known as The Slice. This is made for multisport competitions such as triathlons. It’s very low weight and pedaling efficiency allows cyclists to keep their legs fresh for runs, swims or any other type of physical activity that you may want to pair with your bike ride.

The Cyclocross bikes are made for adverse weather conditions that may either be wet, windy, snowing, etc. The cyclocross comes in the CAAD8CX, CAAD8 Cyclocross and the CAAD9 Cyclocross that are both, very similar, however the 8 budgeted for riders who do not want to spend a high amount for a bicycle. The protection for your crank set keeps your bike chains in better condition during rough conditions.

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Cannondale Road Bikes seem to vary in price, with a typical price range between $800-$2,400