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Cannondales latest SuperSix Evo is lighter and more aggressive for EF Educations pro riders
Cannondale has unveiled its latest SuperSix Evo all-round race bike, with a refined geometry and frameset designed to meet the needs of its pro racers. The bike, which we spotted at the Tour Down Under WorldTour season opener, doesnt rip up the SuperSix Evo design playbook, but instead sees a series of incremental developments to cut weight while maintaining the previous bikes aerodynamics. The geometry has been made more aggressive by reducing the stack by 10mm (resulting in a 4mm increase in effective reach), while the new bike is available with two new one-piece handlebars. The frameset comes in three carbon tiers Lab71 (0 Series), Hi-Mod and standard, weighing from 728g for the frame and 410g for the fork, in a size 56cm. Prices start from 4,495 for the SuperSix Evo 5 with a Shimano 105 Di2 R7100 groupset, rising to a 12,500 ceiling. Read more The SuperSix Evo 3 is racier than ever but it's not the new Cannondale I want Cannondale updates the SuperSlice for a 10-watt aero gain Responding to pro-rider feedback The latest SuperSix Evo sees a more aggressive fit geometry compared to the previous generation. Brazo de Hierro for Cannondale Despite some brands edging towards making their all-round race bikes slightly less aggressive to help them fit more riders, Cannondale has responded to feedback from its professional riders such as Ben Healy to make the SuperSix more aggressive in terms of fit. This isnt the surprise it might first appear, though. The previous SuperSix was relatively conservative with a 10mm taller stack and 6mm shorter reach than a Specialized Tarmac SL8, for example, in a size 56cm. Steve Smith, Cannondales engineering manager for road bikes, says that Healy and Kasper Asgreen were key in offering feedback on the old SuperSix Evo incidentally, both rode Specialized Tarmacs before moving to the EF-Education sponsored team. Handling was one element pro riders didn't want changed. Brazo de Hierro for Cannondale Smith also says the latest Synapse endurance bike had racy performance added to it, suggesting this left the SuperSix ripe for an even racier layout. That said, the head tube angle remains identical at 73 degrees, while the seat tube angle has steepened by 0.2 degrees (in a size 56cm). When asked, Smith confirmed riders wanted to preserve the handling of the previous bike, so the similarities here are unsurprising. Cannondale has also added an extra size to the range with 50 and 52cm offerings rather than a single 51cm size between its 48 and 54cm sizes. Size (cm) 44 48 50 52 54 56 58 61 Seat Tube Length (mm) 400 429 448 467 490 510 532 570 Top Tube Horizontal (mm) 510 522 529 536 544 560 577 600 Top Tube Actual (mm) 492 503 511 519 527 543 559 582 Head Tube Angle () 70.9 71.2 71.2 71.2 71.2 73 73 73 Seat Tube Angle () 74.5 74 74 74 74 73.5 73 72.5 Standover (mm) 694 717 733 752 770 790 812 846 Head Tube Length (mm) 89 101 114 130 143 154 178 209 Wheelbase (mm) 980 985 993 1002 1010 995 1007 1024 Front Centre (mm) 582 586 594 602 611 595 607 624 Chainstay Length (mm) 410 410 410 410 410 410 410 410 Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) 74 74 74 72 72 72 69 69 Bottom Bracket Height (mm) 269 269 269 271 271 271 274 274 Fork Rake (mm) 55 55 55 55 55 45 45 45 Trail (mm) 60 58 58 58 58 58 58 58 Stack (mm) 495 508 520 532 545 565 585 615 Reach (mm) 373 376 379 383 387 393 398 406 Axle to Crown (mm) 376 376 376 376 376 376 376 376 Edit Table Two new cockpits for Lab71 and Hi-Mod bikes The SystemBar Road is the more aerodynamically optimised cockpit. Ashley Quinlan / Our Media The frameset continues to sport the brands Delta steerer design, which sees brake hoses routed inside the headset bearings, but two new top-tier cockpits have been designed for the new bike. Cannondale refers to these as the SystemBar Road and the SystemBar SL the first designed as a more aerodynamic solution, and the latter a lightweight option. The new bike has two cockpit options the SystemBar Road (top) and SL. Ashley Quinlan / Our Media The SystemBar Road features aerofoil tops, which sweep forwards to increase the effective reach to the hoods, with a 20mm flare at the drops. This is available in 10 sizes, ranging from 340-380mm wide (measured centre-to-centre), with 90-140mm effective stem lengths. The SystemBar SL comes in seven sizes 380 or 400mm widths, with 90-130mm effective stem lengths, but with more traditional rounded tops that dont sweep forwards. This is said to weigh 265g, compared to the SystemBar Roads 375g. These handlebars come specced with the Lab71 and Hi-Mod grade framesets. Entry-level frame bikes come with a Vision Trimax Carbon Aero handlebar and Cannondale C1 stem. Tweaks under the skin Cannondale describes the finish of the SuperSix frame as "immaculate", realising small weight savings. Ashley Quinlan / Our Media Cannondale says it has improved upon its carbon manufacturing process to help cut excess material (and therefore weight) from the frames. A Lab71 frame is said to tip the scales at 728g in a size 56cm (painted, including bonded parts), a Hi-Mod frame 781g, and an entry-level frame 910g. Factoring in the changes made elsewhere, including the handlebars, Cannondale claims a Lab71 bike is 148g lighter than the previous generation. The latest bike makes the switch to a Universal Derailleur Hanger. Ashley Quinlan / Our Media Cannondale says every tube is new despite the similar aesthetics, and this yields marginal gains across the entire yaw spectrum in the wind tunnel albeit the brand wont divulge by exactly how much. The smaller changes include a new seatpost-clamp design and a recessed dust cover to help prevent ingress, a new Di2 battery mounting system, plus a switch to SRAMs Universal Derailleur Hanger design. 32mm tyre clearance remains, alongside a threaded bottom bracket. Cannondale says the updated bottle cages are 26% lighter than before. Ashley Quinlan / Our Media Cannondale has stuck with its aero-shaped bottle cage (and bottle) design, but this now features injected carbon for a claimed 26% weight reduction compared to the previous cages. Customers will have the cages and bottles supplied with all Lab71 and Hi-Mod spec bikes. The cages will sport regular round-shaped bottles, too. Lab71 and Hi-Mod bikes also feature new titanium seatpost bolts, but all bikes come with an integrated out-front mount a new dedicated unit for Lab71 and Hi-Mod bikes designed for the new handlebars, and a Cannondale Conceal mount for the entry-level machines. 2026 Cannondale SuperSix Evo models and pricing The SuperSix Evo is available in the established Lab71, Hi-Mod and Carbon tiers. Brazo de Hierro for Cannondale As mentioned, the SuperSix Evo is available in three frameset specifications Lab71, Hi-Mod and entry-level Carbon. Customers are supplied a set seatpost setback (zero or 15mm offset) and handlebar size with each size bike, with the alternatives available to purchase after market. The Lab71 and Hi-Mod grade bikes are split into two basic build approaches: aero-oriented and lightweight 'SL', while entry-level bikes have one all-round spec. Its also worth noting that Cannondale has dropped the Hi-Mod and Carbon branding from the bikes names, as shown below. Cannondale SuperSix Evo Lab71 Cannondale Price: 12,000 Frameset: Series 0 carbon Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 Cockpit: Cannondale SystemBar Road Wheelset: Reserve 57|64, DT Swiss 180 EXP hubs Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR (29mm) Power meter: 4iiii Precision 3+ Pro Cannondale SuperSix Evo Lab71 SL Cannondale Price: 12,500 Frameset: Series 0 carbon Groupset: SRAM Red AXS Cockpit: Cannondale SystemBar SL Wheelset: DT Swiss ARC 1100 Spline 38, DT Swiss 180 EXP hubs Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Pro clincher (28mm) Power meter: SRAM Red AXS Cannondale SuperSix Evo 1 Cannondale Price: 8,995 Frameset: Hi-Mod carbon Groupset: SRAM Force AXS Cockpit: Cannondale SystemBar Road Wheelset: Reserve 57|64, DT Swiss 240 EXP hubs Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR (29mm) Power meter: SRAM Force AXS Cannondale SuperSix Evo 1 SL Cannondale Price: 8,795 Frameset: Hi-Mod carbon Groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 Cockpit: Cannondale SystemBar SL Wheelset: Reserve 34|37, DT Swiss 240 EXP hubs Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR (29mm) Power meter: 4iiii Precision 3+ Pro Cannondale SuperSix Evo 2 Cannondale Price: 6,995 Frameset: Carbon Groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100 Cockpit: Vision Trimax Carbon Aero handlebar, Cannondale C1 Conceal stem Wheelset: DT Swiss ERC 45, DT Swiss 370 hubs Tyres: Schwalbe One TLR (28mm) Power meter: No Cannondale SuperSix Evo 3 Cannondale Price: 5,995 Frameset: Carbon Groupset: SRAM Force AXS Cockpit: Vision Trimax Carbon Aero handlebar, Cannondale C1 Conceal stem Wheelset: DT Swiss ERC 45, DT Swiss 370 hubs Tyres: Schwalbe One TLR (28mm) Power meter: No Cannondale SuperSix Evo 4 Cannondale Price: 5,495 Frameset: Carbon Groupset: SRAM Rival AXS Cockpit: Vision Trimax Carbon Aero handlebar, Cannondale C1 Conceal stem Wheelset: DT Swiss ERC 45, DT Swiss 370 hubs Tyres: Schwalbe One TLR (28mm) Power meter: No Cannondale SuperSix Evo 5 Cannondale Price: 4,495 Frameset: Carbon Groupset: Shimano 105 Di2 R7100 Cockpit: Vision Trimax Carbon Aero handlebar, Cannondale C1 Conceal stem Wheelset: Vision SC45, Vision hubs Tyres: Schwalbe One TLR (28mm) Power meter: No
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