Well, seeing as the
legalizemycannondale.com link has already been posted there isn't really much else to say!
A few things though...
1) So far, the Six13 is slated to have
NO impact on the current Cannondale road line. All the Optimo bikes that these models "conflict" with will continue to be made and you will still be able to order/buy them from your local Cannondale dealer.
2)
mrowkoob: The Six13 will be available in Europe at the same time as it is in North America (April 15th). So, that means you will be able to pick one up without worrying about shipping or paying duty! Also, you guys get a Chorus version which we will not get here in North America (yes that's envy in my voice
)!
3) Cannondale has ALWAYS sold frame-and-fork sets. They even sell models with their integrated crank. Every year they have a crazy special where you can trade in your old frame (can be whatever you have - an old rusty Huffy if you want) and get a new Optimo frame for dirt cheap!! Any how, yes you can get the frame!
4) This new bike will be able to be bought through stores in 1 (yes ONE) centimeter increments from 50-60cm, plus in 48cm and 63cm sizes! So, for the first time from Cannondale, a 55cm will not be a "custom" order! You can just walk in to a Cannondale retailer and order a 55cm and pay NO EXTRA!! Note, that I only used 55cm as a sample you can get a 53cm, or whatever just as easily!
5) There are a few reasons that Cannondale didn't come out with an Ultegra model. Firstly, Campy is way better than Shimano (J/K
IMHO
). Secondly Team Saeco uses Campagnolo equipment (I'm sure this is a VERY small issue). Thirdly, Shimano is having HUGE issues delivering road groupos at the moment (especially Ultegra - I heard that Trek is buying groupos for their bikes from Shimano distributors in North America, and maybe even Europe in order to deliver orders!!!). Lastly, Cannondale didn't want to release a brand new model with a component group that is being totally redesigned in the next six months with a 10 speed version (that would **** some customers off don't you think!).
I hope this clears some issues up for the time being. Guess we'll just have to wait and see them all in the flesh in about a month!
If you'd like to see some larger versions of the pics that Cannondale has on their site click
HERE. Click on the "enter the site" link, then on the Six13 pictures page. You can view any of the thumbnails in a pretty large version by clicking on them!
Cheers!
