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Cannondale Six Carbon 3 Compact

  • The Cannondale Six Carbon 3 definitely has the look and is a capable cruiser but needs to go on a diet.

    The Cannondale Six Carbon 3 definitely has the look and is a capable cruiser but needs to go on a diet.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Aksium wheels have a stiff ride and the Maxxis Xenith clinchers are a solid all-around option

    The Aksium wheels have a stiff ride and the Maxxis Xenith clinchers are a solid all-around option

    Photo credit © James Huang/BikeRadar

  • The Fizik Arione saddle sports a nicely matching red-and-white finish

    The Fizik Arione saddle sports a nicely matching red-and-white finish

    Photo credit © James Huang/BikeRadar

  • Mid-range status or not, the Cannondale Six Carbon still gets carbon dropouts

    Mid-range status or not, the Cannondale Six Carbon still gets carbon dropouts

    Photo credit © James Huang/BikeRadar

  • The Ultegra STI Dual Control levers continue to offer good value but the supplemental Jagwire adjusters have an annoying tendency to drop cable tension during a ride

    The Ultegra STI Dual Control levers continue to offer good value but the supplemental Jagwire adjusters have an annoying tendency to drop cable tension during a ride

    Photo credit © James Huang/BikeRadar

  • Thin seatstays and a flattened top tube are good ingredients for a smooth ride

    Thin seatstays and a flattened top tube are good ingredients for a smooth ride

    Photo credit © James Huang/BikeRadar

  • The wide and thin top tube keeps the Six Carbon 3 fairly comfy

    The wide and thin top tube keeps the Six Carbon 3 fairly comfy

    Photo credit © James Huang/BikeRadar

  • Front triangle stiffness benefits from the beefy down tube, and front triangle stiffness benefits as a result

    Front triangle stiffness benefits from the beefy down tube, and front triangle stiffness benefits as a result

    Photo credit © James Huang/BikeRadar

  • The Mavic Aksiums are smooth rolling but heavy at nearly 1900g per pair - good for cruising around and training but definitely upgrade if you plan to race.

    The Mavic Aksiums are smooth rolling but heavy at nearly 1900g per pair - good for cruising around and training but definitely upgrade if you plan to race.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The steerer measures 1 1/8" throughout its length - sorry, no tapered front end here.

    The steerer measures 1 1/8" throughout its length - sorry, no tapered front end here.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • No complaints on the performance of the Ultegra SL brake calipers as they provide gobs of easily controllable power.

    No complaints on the performance of the Ultegra SL brake calipers as they provide gobs of easily controllable power.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Aksium wheels have a stiff ride and the Maxxis Xenith clinchers are a solid all-around option.

    The Aksium wheels have a stiff ride and the Maxxis Xenith clinchers are a solid all-around option.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The fi'zi:k Arione saddle sports a nicely matching red-and-white finish.

    The fi'zi:k Arione saddle sports a nicely matching red-and-white finish.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Thin seat stays and a flattened top tube are good ingredients for a smooth ride.

    Thin seat stays and a flattened top tube are good ingredients for a smooth ride.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Six Carbon 3 frame uses a more conventional lug-and-overwrap construction method to attach the stays so they're not quite as stiff, smooth-riding, or light as the higher-end SuperSix.

    The Six Carbon 3 frame uses a more conventional lug-and-overwrap construction method to attach the stays so they're not quite as stiff, smooth-riding, or light as the higher-end SuperSix.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Control Tech Estro stem uses uniquely offset steerer clamp bolts.

    The Control Tech Estro stem uses uniquely offset steerer clamp bolts.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Ultegra STI Dual Control levers continue to be a good value but the supplemental Jagwire adjusters have an annoying tendency to drop cable tension during a ride.

    The Ultegra STI Dual Control levers continue to be a good value but the supplemental Jagwire adjusters have an annoying tendency to drop cable tension during a ride.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Cannondale Six Carbon 3 is a close visual cousin to its SuperSix Hi-Mod big brother with comparable stiffness and comfort but also a lot more weight.

    The Cannondale Six Carbon 3 is a close visual cousin to its SuperSix Hi-Mod big brother with comparable stiffness and comfort but also a lot more weight.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The included fork uses carbon fiber legs but a massive alloy crown and steerer tube add up to a whopping 700g.

    The included fork uses carbon fiber legs but a massive alloy crown and steerer tube add up to a whopping 700g.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Shimano's current Ultegra SL package is about to be eclipsed by the new 6700 version but still works remarkably well - true trickle-down technology at its finest.

    Shimano's current Ultegra SL package is about to be eclipsed by the new 6700 version but still works remarkably well - true trickle-down technology at its finest.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The included Control Tech anatomic bars provide plenty of room in the drops.

    The included Control Tech anatomic bars provide plenty of room in the drops.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Our test bike came with a threaded bottom bracket shell adapter instead of the lighter and stiffer pure BB30 system. Bummer.

    Our test bike came with a threaded bottom bracket shell adapter instead of the lighter and stiffer pure BB30 system. Bummer.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The rear derailleur gets upgraded to Shimano's Dura-Ace 7800 model.

    The rear derailleur gets upgraded to Shimano's Dura-Ace 7800 model.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The FSA Gossamer MegaExo crankset runs smoothly and shifts well but the BB30 version is significantly lighter - and not much more expensive.

    The FSA Gossamer MegaExo crankset runs smoothly and shifts well but the BB30 version is significantly lighter - and not much more expensive.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Six Carbon frame adheres to the 'big chain stay - little seat stay' philosophy.

    The Six Carbon frame adheres to the 'big chain stay - little seat stay' philosophy.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Mid-range status or not the Cannondale Six Carbon still gets carbon dropouts.

    Mid-range status or not the Cannondale Six Carbon still gets carbon dropouts.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Front triangle stiffness benefits from the beefy down tube. and front triangle stiffness benefits as a result.

    Front triangle stiffness benefits from the beefy down tube. and front triangle stiffness benefits as a result.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The down tube measures just shy of 68mm across nearly through its entire length.

    The down tube measures just shy of 68mm across nearly through its entire length.

    Photo credit © James Huang