2019 Trek Madone SL6 disc vs 2021 Cannondale SystemSix

[Rocket-Boy]

The Cannondale is sexy as heck but I think the Trek looks even better.

I would go for the Trek personally.

[Chris_]

That's the Trek Madone Speed, without the bars? or just the same colourway I suppose

 

Damn she's pretty

 

Easy choice for me.

Edited February 11, 2021 by Chris_

[Conni]

Jip trek madone speed but without aero bars just an Sl6

[Chris_]

Jip trek madone speed but without aero bars just an Sl6

Ah I didn't know it was the same bike underneath, cool. I know the fat letters are polarizing but I love it.

[Christie]

+1 for Trek, in the absence of Colnago

[DJuice]

Trek!

Cables of dale spoil the frame.

[CAAD4]

Sjoe what a problem to have. Buy the one that makes you tingle, the Cannondale....

[BikeisLife]

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The cables on the Cannondale can be run fully internal so you won’t see them, if that is one of the draw backs for you.

[BikeisLife]

Trek!

Cables of dale spoil the frame.

They can be run fully internal.

[Thomo]

Great dilemma to kickoff 2021 and stick it to 2020.!

[Conni]

I think the drawback comes that i had Trek for 2 days experience it I know what its about.

 

Cant get the cannondale its a brand new one.

And they say its the only 2021 systemsix in SA and no more are getting imported. "They Say"

 

Always nice having something no one else has but the not knowing if its better i think is my problem ????

 

Like @thomo said q dilemma

[Conni]

Then you feel krap to have this dilemma more important things in the world that oooh what bike i should buy

[Furbz]

i can say without a shadow of a doubt the Trek will be a more forgiving ride.

the Cannondale designs shows for an extremely rigid seatpost - eina

 

plus those external cables are so 2018

 

(side note, i own a trek madone and have never ridden the cannondale)

nothing against cannondale, my mtb is a scalpel 

Edited February 12, 2021 by Furbz

['Dale]

Hot dang, I say that Trek.

 

That Trektor has font size issues, hey. 

 

These are both worthy machines, Conni.

What matters also is what components you get with it at what price. You would not want to upgrade in 12 months because of inferior components. And then, when you sip on your mid-ride coffee, which one will you stare at with love-obsessed eyes.

[Furbz]

agree with the above.

which one would make you feel slightly naughty each time you look at it.

that will be different for each person.

 

for me, my trek still makes me feel like i stole it and am not worth of its awesomeness.

that and after a 100km ride i climb off feeling like i could have done more which again makes me look at it and appreciate how good a bike it is.

yes its heavy, mine is 8.2kgs. but once you've ridden one you really do not care to try any other bike.

[Long Wheel Base]

Both?

TBH I would have a combination of the 2  . There are certain things I like from both. I like both Brands. I prefer the frame shape of the TREK but I prefer the colour of the Dale. It filters down to components as well.

Sorry you have this tough decision.

Sorry I am not helping at all.