Cannondale Road Bikes: What Kind of Rider Are You?

Before shopping for a new bike, it is important to know what type of rider you are. It helps in finding the right bike and accessories to fit you just right. There are typically four groups of road riders: cyclocross rider, elite road rider, performance road rider, and the multisport rider. I’ll tell you about each group and what bikes fit your style best.

Cyclocross Road Rider: If you enjoy the fall chill and a mud covered bike, this is most likely you. The cyclocross rider favors the Cannondale Cyclocross series. The frame is light weight and aluminum, making it a true all purpose bike. There are three 2009 models: Cyclocross 2, Cyclocross 5, and Cyclocross 6.

Elite Road Rider: The elite road rider daydreams of racing ahead on a super efficient bike or riding a bike that climbs better than the rest to the top of the Tourmalet. Choices for this group are the Six, SuperSix, and CAAD9.

The SuperSix is made entirely of HI-MODulus, unidirectional carbon fiber that gives an efficient and precise ride when it really counts. The four 2009 models are: SuperSix HI-MOD Team, SuperSix HI-MOD Red, SuperSix HI-MOD 1, SuperSix HI-MOD 3.

The Cannondale Six is a top choice for racers all over the world. They are full carbon and have the same pro-Tour features as the other Elite bikes. The tubes on the front triangle are oversized and help to give a spectacular performance. The hourglass shaped seatstays give a vibration damping comfort that gives a competitive edge. There are six 2009 models: Six Carbon 1, Six Carbon 3, Six Carbon 5, Six Carbon 6, Six 5, and Six 6.

The last line of bikes for the elite road rider is the CAAD9 line. It mixes comfort with race winning characteristics and is all aluminum. There are three 2009 models: the CAAD9 5, CAAD9 6, and CAAD9 7.

Performance Road Rider: The performance rider expects high comfort along with high performance. The Cannondale Synapse is the bike of choice for this group. It is ultra comfortable and comes in a variety of frame materials and paint jobs. The eight 2009 models are: Synapse HI-MOD Red, Synapse HI-MOD 1, Synapse Carbon 3, Synapse Carbon 4, Synapse Carbon 5, Synapse Carbon 6, Synapse 5, and Synapse 7.

Multisport Road Rider: Last but not least, the multisport road rider is thinking of Kona. For this group, the Cannondale Slice is the bike of choice. Its race proven design puts the rider in a lower position cutting minutes off of their best times. The four 2009 models are: Slice HI-MOD Ultimate, Slice HI-MOD 1, Slice HI-MOD 3, and the Slice HI-MOD 5.