Components are comparable. Fit is comparable, but the Cannondale is a bit more comfortable for me. Purpose is kinda varied....want to be able to put in longer, more steady training rides than I can with my MTB. Immediate purpose is to get ready for my share on a team of 2 for a 12 hour MTB race (longer training rides). Ongoing purpose is putting in mileage with friends/riding groups, maybe a century just for fun, maybe a sprint tri just for fun (I really like to mix up my activities and enjoy both short and long races/activities).

I rode a Cannondale Synapse and a Trek Madone and eliminating them quickly in comparison to the Cannondale Six13 and Spec Ruby. As I'm new to this road riding thing, I don't know *why* I didn't care for the Synapse or Madone...just that neither really thrilled me.

Thanks!