Benji77
Well-Known Member
Hi, I have a 2006 Canondale Six13 Team Edition, which has been my pride and joy. I recently had it checked over by a carbon frame repair company after not using it for a few years, and structurally it's all good - just needs a new coat of lacquer.
My doubt is whether it's worth spending £300-400 in the re-lacquer... or whether I could get a truly superior frame for a bit more. I think the frameset is still light-ish by today's standards (~1.5 - 1.6kg for frame and fork). It's kitted out with Dura-ace 10 speed and 2018 Ksyrium Elite Wheels. It really looks the part and is great to ride...
But could I be getting a lot more performance with a mode modern frame? I am not going to be doing any serious racing - mostly Sportives (Etape de Tour, Marmotte etc).
Any advice very welcome!!
Here's the original bike (minus upgrades): https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?item=11772
My doubt is whether it's worth spending £300-400 in the re-lacquer... or whether I could get a truly superior frame for a bit more. I think the frameset is still light-ish by today's standards (~1.5 - 1.6kg for frame and fork). It's kitted out with Dura-ace 10 speed and 2018 Ksyrium Elite Wheels. It really looks the part and is great to ride...
But could I be getting a lot more performance with a mode modern frame? I am not going to be doing any serious racing - mostly Sportives (Etape de Tour, Marmotte etc).
Any advice very welcome!!
Here's the original bike (minus upgrades): https://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?item=11772