2021 Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD vs 2019 Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp
The Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp size closest to your 56 is the 56. Compare the 56 instead
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 52 places the top of the head tube 33 mm lower and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 17 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −33 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −17 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD, 56Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MOD 56 | Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc Comp 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 392 | 380mm | −12 mm |
| Stack | 560 | 527mm | −33 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 72.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.3 | 74° | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 560 | 535mm | −25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 405mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 987 | 970mm | −17 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 74mm | +2 mm |
| BB height | 269 | 266mm | −3 mm |
| Standover | 798 | 755mm | −43 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530 | 481mm | −49 mm |
| Head tube length | 149 | 126mm | −23 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 363mm |
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
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.
| Part | Cannondale SystemSix Hi-MODHi-MOD Ultegra Di2 | Specialized Tarmac Men's Disc CompMen's Disc Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Hi-MOD | Specialized Tarmac SL6 |
| Fork | BallisTec Hi-MOD | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Ultegra R8000, Shimano Ultegra R8000-GS |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Chain | Shimano HG701 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Crankset | HollowGram | Shimano Ultegra R8000 |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | not listed |
| Pedals | Not | not listed |
| Tire | Vittoria Rubino Pro | Specialized Turbo Pro |
| Rim | HollowGram 64 KNØT | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | Shimano Ultegra R8070 |
| Handlebar | HollowGram KNØT SystemBar | not listed |
| Stem | HollowGram KNØT | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | HollowGram 60 KNØT | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension NDR | Specialized Toupe Comp |
| Wheelset | not listed | DT Swiss R470 |
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