Cannondale SystemSix Carbon Ultegra
A race-focused road bike from 2023, made in 7 sizes from 47 to 62.
Size
Stack 560 mmReach 392 mm
Geometry
| Size | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit | |||||||
| Stack (mm)How high the front sits | 500 | 520 | 540 | 560 | 580 | 600 | 620 |
| Reach (mm)How far forward the bars start | 375 | 381 | 386 | 392 | 398 | 403 | 409 |
| Stack ÷ reach Higher = more upright | 1.33 | 1.36 | 1.40 | 1.43 | 1.46 | 1.49 | 1.52 |
| Top tube (effective) (mm)Horizontal top-tube length | 514 | 529 | 544 | 560 | 576 | 592 | 609 |
| Seat tube angle Saddle position over the pedals | 74.5° | 74.1° | 73.7° | 73.3° | 72.9° | 72.5° | 72.1° |
| Seat tube length (mm)Frame size reference | 385 | 433 | 482 | 530 | 553 | 577 | 600 |
| Head tube length (mm)Front-end height | 88 | 114 | 128 | 149 | 172 | 193 | 214 |
| Standover (mm)Clearance when you stop | 680 | 723 | 762 | 798 | 821 | 843 | 863 |
| Handling | |||||||
| Head tube angle Steeper = quicker steering | 71.2° | 71.2° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 72.9° | 72.9° |
| Fork offset (mm)Fork rake | 55 | 55 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Trail (mm)More = steadier steering | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 |
| Wheelbase (mm)Longer = more stable | 974 | 989 | 975 | 987 | 1000 | 1012 | 1024 |
| Chainstay (mm)Shorter = snappier | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 |
| BB drop (mm)More = lower centre of gravity | 79 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| BB height (mm)Pedal clearance in corners | 257 | 262 | 264 | 264 | 267 | 267 | 267 |
| Front centre (mm)Room for your toes | 582 | 595 | 581 | 593 | 605 | 617 | 629 |
Underlined values are calculated by BikeLens. A dash means the brand doesn't publish it.
How it rides
Race-focused
A low, stretched position built for speed. Suits flexible riders who like to ride fast.
Handling, size 56
- Steering
- Neutral57 mm trail
- Wheelbase
- Balanced987 mm
- Chainstays
- Snappy405 mm
- BB drop
- Typical72 mm
Bikes that fit like it
The closest road frames from other ranges, against size 56 here.
| Bike | Size | Stack | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannondale CAAD14 12026Stack same, reach same | 56 | same | same |
| Giant TCR Advanced 0 PC2025Stack +2 mm, reach +1 mm | ML | +2 mm | +1 mm |
| Giant Propel Advanced 12026Stack +2 mm, reach +1 mm | ML | +2 mm | +1 mm |
| Canyon Ultimate CF 7 Di2 A.502026Stack same, reach +1 mm | M | same | +1 mm |
| Canyon Aeroad CF SLX 7 AXS NSW2026Stack same, reach +1 mm | M | same | +1 mm |
| Grind ARC2026Stack +5 mm, reach same | L | +5 mm | same |
Other versions
Same frame, different parts
These builds share this exact geometry, so they fit the same.