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CANNONDALE SYSTEMSIX CARBON ULTEGRA

WE SAY…

The claimed “fastest bike in the world” shows how to do aero rapidity with surprising agility

HIGHS

Agile, light and furiously fast

LOWS

Narrow tyres, lower-spec disc rotors

BUY IF…

You want an aero bike that doesn’t compromise handling or ride quality for its impressive speed

£3999.99

Complete aero package built for speed

Top line: in wind-tunnel testing, Cannondale’s SystemSix generated drag of 203 watts. That’s lower than the Cervélo S5 (206W), Ridley

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