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2021 Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD vs 2019 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp

The 56 is the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp size closest to your 56 Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp

Compared with the Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD in 56, the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp in 56 places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+5 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+3 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−2 mm
About the same
Head angle
+0.5°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2021 Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD (56) and 2019 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp (56), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp is the colored outline on top.J 987

Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD, 56Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD 56Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp 56Difference
Reach392395mm+3 mm
Stack560565mm+5 mm
Head tube angle7373.5°+0.5°
Seat tube angle73.373.5°+0.2°
Effective top tube560566mm+6 mm
Chainstay length405405mm±0 mm
Wheelbase987985mm−2 mm
BB drop7272mm±0 mm
BB height269268mm−1 mm
Standover798795mm−3 mm
Seat tube length530519mm−11 mm
Head tube length149163mm+14 mm
Fork lengthnot listed363mm

Differences are the Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp minus the Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD. Full charts: 2021 Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD, 2019 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp.

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MODSpecialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartCannondale SystemSix Hi-MODHi-MOD Ultegra Di2Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc CompMen's Disc Comp
FrameCannondale Hi-MODSpecialized Tarmac SL6
ForkBallisTec Hi-MODnot listed
ShifterShimano Ultegra Di2Shimano Ultegra
DerailleurShimano Ultegra Di2Shimano Ultegra R8000, Shimano Ultegra R8000-GS
CassetteShimano UltegraShimano Ultegra R8000
ChainShimano HG701Shimano Ultegra
CranksetHollowGramShimano Ultegra R8000
Bottom bracketCannondale PressFit30not listed
PedalsNotnot listed
TireVittoria Rubino ProSpecialized Turbo Pro
RimHollowGram 64 KNØTnot listed
BrakeShimano Ultegra Di2Shimano Ultegra R8070
HandlebarHollowGram KNØT SystemBarnot listed
StemHollowGram KNØTnot listed
Bar tapeCannondale Tapenot listed
SeatpostHollowGram 60 KNØTnot listed
SaddlePrologo Dimension NDRSpecialized Toupe Comp
Wheelsetnot listedDT Swiss R470

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