How much does a Cannondale Slice weight?
How much does a Cannondale Slice weight?
The 2016 Cannondale Slice platform is the lightest Triathlon platform available. At just 1020g it is over a half a kilo lighter than some of its competitors and around the same frame weight as many premium road frames.
What does tt mean in cycling?
time trial bicycle
A time trial bicycle is a racing bicycle designed for use in an individual race against the clock. Compared to a road bike, a time trial bike is more aerodynamic, has a shorter wheelbase, and puts the rider closer to the front of the bicycle. It may have either solid disc or spoked wheels.
Why are triathlon bikes cheaper than road?
However, why triathlon bikes seem more expensive is because there is no viable low-end market for triathlon bikes. The thing is, there is no such thing as a casual triathlete rider. If they are casual, they use a road bike. Road bikes are more versatile and comfortable.
Is the slice Hi MOD frame any good?
Created with sketchtool. We loved the top-dollar Slice Hi Mod frame when we tested it earlier this year and the basic Slice gets all the same wind cheating, road soothing shapes and features. A bit of extra frame weight from less exotic carbon fibre doesn’t dampen its standout smoothness and charisma either.
Is the Cannondale slice Rs the best time trial bike?
While the Slice RS is the current top of Cannondale’s range, the Slice 3 has had a career most flagship bikes would die for. Under riders such as Chrissie Wellington, Cannondale’s Slice smashed and re-smashed course records all around the globe on the way to becoming one of the most successful time trial bikes ever.
Why choose the Cannondale Hi MOD?
The first thing we noticed about the Cannondale is that it offers more than just a Slice of the performance of the Hi Mod versions. Squeeze the pedals round and despite the hefty wheels, you can feel the stiffness benefit of the big BB30 crank axle through your shoe cleats straight away.
What is the difference between the Hi MOD and Hi MOD?
Frame weight is 200g heavier than the Hi Mod bike, and fork weight 30g more but there’s no external difference between the frames. That means the aerodynamics of the short head tube, deep blade down tube, internal cable routing and seat hugging seat tube with deep aero twin position seatpost are all retained.
