Check out Ben Healy’s RideCannondale SystemSix after the Irish EFprocycling rider put in an incredible solo performance to win Stage 8 of the giroditalia at the weekend cycling Photo: © Zac WiLLIAMS (t-a Photography Hub Ltd)
Ireland’s Ben Healy produced a stunning 50km solo break to win Stage 8 of the Giro d’Italia, and here’s the Cannondale SystemSix he rode to victory.
Cannondale was late to the party as far as aero road bikes are concerned but the SystemSix made a big impact when it was introduced in 2018. The US brand said that it was “the world’s fastest road bike” – although it would, wouldn’t it? “SystemSix is the result of a ground-up design where each element is optimised in pursuit of speed,” said Nathan Barry. “Aerodynamic drag is the single greatest resistive force that riders have to overcome so it is important to everyone, not just racers. SystemSix delivers more speed, to more riders, more of the time.”
The proprietary fork is airfoil-profiled with a crown that’s integrated into the junction of the head tube and the down tube. Cannondale has made the legs asymmetric to handle the forces of the disc brake. “If you can go solo, it is always better,” he said later. “I know in big groups like this, group dynamics can play a pretty big role, so I backed myself for a long move. I didn’t want to take any chances today, so I went solo. I knew I had good legs and managed to hold it to the finish. It’s a really good day.”
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