The new 5th Generation SuperSix Evo

The fifth-generation SuperSix EVO marks a comprehensive overhaul of its predecessor, building on the fourth-generation's groundbreaking advancements. Cannondale's last iteration of the Supersix was a major leap for Cannondale, achieving aerodynamic efficiency comparable to rivals' specialised aero bikes all while preserving a featherlight frame for ultimate racing adaptability. Its capabilities were so impressive that it consolidated the Cannondale lineup, superceding both the third-generation SuperSix EVO and the 2018 SystemSix.

For the latest, 5th Generation, Cannondale's engineering team scrutinised and enhanced virtually every component of the prior design. All shapes have been reimagined, with the exception of the seatpost's cross-sectional profile - and even that element has been entirely reengineered. A primary emphasis was placed on the front end, which accounts for a substantial share of overall drag and is key to optimising aerodynamics. Through extensive computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, Cannondale meticulously removed superfluous material from the fork crown and head tube, reducing weight in both the frame and fork without introducing any additional resistance. Likewise, the SystemBar Road cockpit has undergone a full redesign, resulting in a sleeker, lighter, and more streamlined setup available in an expanded size range to suit modern racing demands.

The fourth-generation SuperSix EVO set an exceptionally high benchmark. Within the constraints of racing regulations and physical laws, there were no easy gains left to chase for transformative performance enhancement. However, that didn't preclude meaningful progress - it simply demanded rigorous effort for each incremental improvement. As with every new Cannondale race bike, this generation assures riders of the absolute pinnacle of cycling excellence.

From fit to ride, the new SuperSix EVO is built to perform for everyone, everywhere. Unifying traits that historically have been represented individually or resulted in compromise when combined, the 5th Generation EVO is Aerodynamically excellent while being climbing bike light and with sprint-ready stiffness. Geometry has been refined (10mm lower stack across all models and new 50 and 52cm models to replace the 51cm) to deliver a more aerodynamic and racy position, but without compromising the legendary handling and feel that the SuperSix is famous for. In fact, geometry is close to the popular SystemSix that the Evo renders redundant. The geometry effortlessly blends nimble handling and rock-solid stability, balancing cornering and speed perfectly - it’s this defining character that makes every SuperSix ride feel effortless and fully in control.



Modern riders and racers want it all. outright speed, low weight and stiffness that counts when gaps need to be created or bridged.

The Cannondale SuperSix EVO Gen 5 integrates high-strength fibers with lightweight, high-modulus variants in a precisely layered composite layup that achieves exceptional structural integrity, minimal mass, and superior aerodynamic efficiency. The Hi-MOD frame variant weighs just 789g with a 399g fork, and across the range there are weight savings of 72, 37 and 35g for each frameset layup (on a fully painted 56cm) over the previous generation, enabling class-leading power-to-weight ratios that excel in diverse racing scenarios. In addition, the latest SystemBar Road and Road SL cockpits also yield 40g and 150g weight savings when compared to the SystemBar R-One found on Gen 4 models.

For climbing applications, the EVO's ultra-light chassis minimises inertial resistance, optimizing energy conversion from rider input to vertical ascent. This design caters to weight-obsessed athletes, facilitating aggressive KOM pursuits by reducing weight and aero drag and enhancing responsiveness on steep gradients.

In attacks, the frame's size-specific tube shapes and carbon layup deliver targeted stiffness, ensuring maximal power transfer without flex-induced energy loss - regardless of where you buy in the range. Carbon, Hi-Mod and Series 0 (Lab71) lay-ups all benefit from Proportional Response where bottom bracket and headtube stiffness progress with frame size to deliver the optimal mechanical qualities, scaled for rider size, to ensure all benefit. Indeed, ALL SuperSix frames have the SAME stiffness - the different materials an lay-ups serve to reduce weight and increase the stiffness-weight ratio.

That stiffness comes to bear in partnership with aerodynamic gains when outright speed is the requirement. Aero-refined profiles - honed through iterative computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations and wind-tunnel validation - yield significant drag reductions, empowering breakaway specialists to evade pursuit. The EVO surpasses competitor's dedicated aero platforms by slashing aerodynamic resistance while shedding up to 1kg in weight, blending laminar airflow optimisation with razor-sharp handling for sustained speed on any surface.



This trifecta of lightness, stiffness, and aerodynamics renders the SuperSix EVO a versatile race machine, adaptable to climbing dominance, tactical attacks that stick, and outright sprint supremacy. To compound this, beyond the frame, fork, and cockpit, every component has been refined and optimised - chasing every watt, every gram, every gain - while preserving a clean, cohesive look and a unified ride feel.

The addition of SL specification options to the SuperSix EVO range underscores the versatility of the race-oriented frame. Featuring the one-piece SystemBar RoadSL cockpit and a shallower, lighter wheelset, these configurations cater to riders who prioritise extreme weight savings. The LAB71 SL model tips the scales at just 6.4 kg straight from the factory, demonstrating that the SuperSix EVO can rival purpose-built climbing bikes while delivering a genuine race-bred platform. That said, these bikes should not be viewed as pure racing variants merely more tailored options; the core build embodies the uncompromised, speed-focused essence of the SuperSix premier race machine.




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