New Cannondale SuperSix EVO: Fifth generation of the US brand's race flagship

The US brand Cannondale was successful with the SuperSix EVO of the latest generationfirst presented at the beginning of 2023, was a great success: The model was up there with its competitors with a very lightweight frameset and is considered a typical all-round racing machine that combines low weight with good aerodynamics and plenty of comfort. During the first races of the 2026 season, it became apparent that the flagship model was about to undergo a model change: At the Tour Down Under, individual sponsored athletes were already travelling on a formally modified machine.

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Making the new generation of the legendary SuperSix significantly better must have been a difficult task for the engineers. According to Cannondale, the main focus of the fifth evolutionary stage of the SuperSix EVO was to further reduce the weight and improve the aerodynamics. According to the manufacturer, the result is the lightest road bike with disc brakes in the company's history. In its lightest body version, the bike is said to weigh less than 6.4 kilograms. The fifth generation of the model is based on three different carbon qualities with different weights.

Cannondale SuperSix EVO Gen.5: The most important facts

• Weight of complete wheel: from 6.35 kilograms (SuperSix EVO LAB71 SL)
• Stack/Reach/STR: 565/393 millimetres/1.44 (size M)
• Frame sizes: 44, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 centimetres
• Prices: 4499 to 12799 Euro

New frame and lower weights

The frame of the so-called "Series 0" version, which is reserved for the top-of-the-range LAB71 variants, is said to weigh just 728 grams in size 56. The Hi-Mod version weighs 781 grams, while the heaviest version, which is fitted to all complete bikes from the SuperSix 2 upwards, weighs 910 grams. The fork weighs 392 grams for Series 0, 414 grams for Hi-Mod and 427 grams for the simplest carbon version. All weights refer to fully painted frames and forks.

The carbon layup and therefore the frame stiffnesses are specially adapted to each frame size. The tube profiles vary depending on the size to ensure stiffness and efficiency for different body sizes. Cannondale calls this concept Proportional Response. The LAB71 and SuperSix EVO1 models use titanium mounting parts in the seat clamp area to save even more weight.

Aerodynamics and geometry

The tube profiles have been further developed with the help of CFD analyses and wind tunnel tests. Compared to its predecessor, the slimmer and longer head tube is the most noticeable difference, otherwise the facelift is more of a fine-tuning: overall, the SuperSix EVO retains its striking silhouette with the low-set seat stays and a seat tube that slims down considerably towards the bottom bracket. According to the manufacturer, the aerodynamic drag has nevertheless been significantly reduced compared to the fourth generation. A triangular steerer tube reduces the frontal area of the head tube and enables internal cable routing.

The aero concept also includes a new handlebar unit as well as new integrated bottle cages and laterally flattened water bottles, which should make the system even faster aerodynamically. However, they are only included with the LAB71 and Hi-MOD models. Special SL versions of the LAB71 and Hi_MOD series, which aim to maximise lightweight construction, are equipped not only with particularly lightweight wheelsets but also with a lighter handlebar unit, which has a classic round upper handlebar instead of a wing-shaped one.

The geometry and riding behaviour are essentially carried over from the predecessor. The concept is aimed at agile handling and stability at high speeds and neutral handling when cornering at speed. There are slight shifts in the dimensions of the different sizes, as the new SuperSix EVO is available in eight sizes instead of the previous seven, which are somewhat more finely graduated. The range still covers frame sizes from 44 to 61 centimetres. The riding position is still rather comfortable and not too extreme for a race bike. The tyre clearance has been increased moderately from 30 to 32 millimetres.

Cannondale SuperSix EVO: Prices and equipment variants

Cannondale is offering a total of nine complete bike variants and two different framesets of the new SuperSix Evo. The highest carbon quality is reserved for the two LAB71 versions, the second highest (Hi-MOD) for the SuperSix Evo 1. Both are available as a frame set for self-assembly. From the SuperSix Evo 2 upwards, the most favourable quality is available with a frame weight of around 990 grams.

With the exception of the entry-level version with mechanical Shimano 105 gears, the price and weight of which were not yet announced at market launch, all models are equipped with electronic gears and carbon rims. Power meters are only standard on the SuperSix Evo 1 and the LAB71 versions. In terms of components, Cannondale is now finalising its own Hollowgram brand: Generation 5 of the SuperSix is equipped with wheels from Reserve or DT Swiss, while the handlebar combo runs under the Cannondale brand.

SuperSix Evo LAB71

• Weight: 6.96 kilogrammes
• Drive/gear shift: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (2x12; 52/36, 11-30 t.)
• Brakes: Shimano Dura-Ace (160/140 mm)
• Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Corsa Pro TLR (29 mm)
• Impellers: Reserve 57|64 (Carbon)
• Price: 11999 Euro

SuperSix Evo LAB71 SL

• Weight: 6.35 kilogrammes
• Drive/gear shift: SRAM Red AXS (2x12; 48/35, 10-30 t.)
• Brakes: SRAM Red AXS (160/160 mm)
• Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR (28 mm)
• Impellers: DT Swiss ARC 1100 (Carbon)
• Price: 12799 Euro

SuperSix Evo 1

• Weight: 7.3 kilogrammes
• Drive/gear shift: SRAM Force AXS (2x12; 48/35, 11-33 t.)
• Brakes: SRAM Force AXS (160/160 mm)
• Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Corsa Pro TLR (29 mm)
• Impellers: Reserve 57|64 (Carbon)
• Price: 8499 Euro

SuperSix Evo 1 SL

• Weight: 6.8 kilogrammes
• Drive/gear shift: Shimano Ultegra Di2 (2x12; 52/36, 11-30 t.)
• Brakes: Shimano Ultegra (160/140 mm)
• Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Corsa Pro TLR (28 mm)
• Impellers: Reserve 34|37 (Carbon)
• Price: 7999 Euro

SuperSix Evo 2

• Weight: 7.6 kilogrammes
• Drive/gear shift: Shimano Ultegra Di2 (2x12; 52/36, 11-30 t.)
• Brakes: Shimano Ultegra (160/140 mm)
• Tyres: Schwalbe One TLR (28 mm)
• Impellers: DT Swiss ERC 45 (Carbon)
• Price: 6299 Euro

SuperSix Evo 3

• Weight: 7.6 kilogrammes
• Drive/gear shift: SRAM Force AXS (2x12; 48/35, 11-33 t.)
• Brakes: SRAM Force AXS (160/160 mm)
• Tyres: Schwalbe One TLR (28 mm)
• Impellers: DT Swiss ERC 45 (Carbon)
• Price: 6499 Euro

SuperSix Evo 4

• Weight: 7.9 kilogrammes
• Drive/gear shift: SRAM Rival AXS (2x12; 48/35, 10-36 t.)
• Brakes: SRAM Rival AXS (160/160 mm)
• Tyres: Schwalbe One TLR (28 mm)
• Impellers: DT Swiss ERC 45 (Carbon)
• Price: 4999 Euro

SuperSix Evo 5

• Weight: 7.9 kilogrammes
• Drive/gear shift: Shimano 105 Di2 (2x12; 50/34, 11-34 t.)
• Brakes: Shimano 105 (160/160 mm)
• Tyres: Schwalbe One TLR (28 mm)
• Impellers: Vision SC45 45 (Carbon)
• Price: 4499 Euro

SuperSix Evo 6

• Drive/gear shift: Shimano 105 (2x12; 50/34, 11-36 t.)
• Brakes: Shimano 105 (160/160 mm)
• Tyres: Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick (28 mm)
• Impellers: DT Swiss R470 DB (aluminium)
• Price: n.a.