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Today’s Wheelbase product feature takes a look at the lightweight, versatile Cannondale SuperSix EVO Disc 105 road bike; in the short period of time that the SuperSix EVO has been around it has garnered multiple design awards within the cycling industry and has chalked up numerous victories on the road, piloted by pro cyclists from the EF Education Nippo UCI World Team.
You may already be familiar with Cannondale’s SuperSix model name which has been around for a number of years with the previous (non-Evo) version famed for its super-light hill-climbing ability and reputation for being a great-handling all-rounder. The newer EVO version of the SuperSix launched a couple of seasons ago and saw Cannondale taking a new approach to the overall design and focusing on aspects that we are all familiar with on modern road bikes, namely cockpit integration, aerodynamic tube profiles and enhanced comfort and compliance.
Cannondale were in a winning position going into the development of the all-new SuperSix EVO; with the original SuperSix having a rich racing heritage Cannondale were able to take all of the best aspects of the previous generation, retaining the light weight and telepathic handling while amplifying all other aspects of the frameset to make the new-gen SuperSix EVO smoother, more capable and much, much faster.
Cannondale blended the race-winning DNA of their previous SuperSix with everything that they learned from one of their other road racing bikes in their range, the out-and-out aero ‘SystemSix’ road bike. These aerodynamic considerations influenced the SuperSix EVO design with the BallisTec carbon frameset featuring aerodynamic truncated airfoil tube shapes and a more integrated cockpit but have been applied in such a way that the bike’s more versatile, lightweight climbing properties and rider comfort remain the top priorities. Those aerodynamic design features are not insignificant with the boffins at Cannondale stating that the SuperSix EVO reduces drag by up to 30%.
The SuperSix EVO Disc 105 features drag-reducing tube profiles and an integrated cockpit.
The award-winning SuperSix EVO is the lightest disc brake road bike Cannondale have ever made.
Those dropped seatstays add compliance to the rear of the frame, keeping you more comfortable over long distances.
The clean lines are something to behold; beyond its good looks the SuperSix EVO boasts some significant stats when it comes to aero-efficiency.
Cannondale have focused on the front end of the SuperSix EVO to achieve an aerodynamic cockpit.
Cannondale’s integrated cable routing with interchangeable ‘Switchplate’ keeps cable routing neat and tidy.
UCI approved, this is exactly the same frame configuration as used by the EF Education Nippo Pro Cycling team.
There’s plenty of scope for handlebar height adjustment, allowing you to fine-tune your position.
A versatile cockpit set-up allows you to configure the SuperSix EVO to an aggressive racing position or more relaxed general road riding position.
Like all good modern road bikes tyre clearance has been well-facilitated, with the SuperSix EVO able to comfortably accommodate a 30mm tyre.
Cannondale have spec’d this SuperSix EVO with Shimano’s precise-shifting 11-speed 105 groupset.
The Shimano 105 rear derailleur provides crisp gear shifts across the 11-30T cassette.
The clever design of the Shimano 105 front derailleur provides a light-action gear shift from one chainring to the other.
Shimano’s 105 mechanical gear shifter and hydraulic brake unit is compact and feels comfortable on the hoods or in the drops.
Cannondale have spec’d their own super-light Cannondale One chainset featuring semi-compact 52/36 chainrings.
Neat, compact but supremely powerful 105 hydraulic disc brakes provide confidence-inspiring braking in all road conditions.
Cannondale have spec’d the SuperSix EVO Disc 105 with light, fast-rolling alloy Cannondale RD 2.0 Disc wheels.
A pair of 25mm wide Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick road tyres provide ample grip on all road surfaces.
The Cannondale SuperSix EVO is already a modern classic; a carbon race bike that’s a true all-rounder built to excel on all gradients and in all possible road racing scenarios – light and stiff to help you dance up the climbs, just the right amount of aerodynamic tube shaping to help you hold your speed on flat high-speed stretches and precise handling for a ride-feel that is truly confidence inspiring and encourages you to throw the bike into tight corners at the mid-week crit race. Benefitting from a rich racing heritage and all of the design and engineering experience that Cannondale have built up over the years the SuperSix EVO has taken all the classic elements of the original and brought it bang up to date with all of the key features we’ve very quickly come to expect from a contemporary, disc-brake-equipped-road bike.
The Cannondale SuperSix EVO Disc 105 is an award-winning, race-proven road bike that has quickly become a modern classic.
The Cannondale SuperSix EVO Disc 105 in Alpine Blue is available in-store and online now.
The Cannondale SuperSix EVO Disc 105 in Black / White is available in-store and online now.
Full Specification:
- Frame: BallisTec Carbon, integrated cable routing w/ Switchplate, 12×142 Speed Release thru-axle, SAVE, PF30a, flat mount disc, integrated seat binder
- Fork: SuperSix EVO Carbon, SAVE, integrated crown race, 12x100mm Speed Release thru-axle, flat mount disc, internal routing, 1-1/8″ to 1-1/4″ steerer and 55mm offset (44-54cm), 1/8″ to 1-3/8” steerer and 45mm offset (56-62cm)
- Headset: Integrated, 1-1/8″ – 1-1/4″ (44-54 cm), 1-1/8″ – 1-3/8″ (56-62 cm)
- Shifters: Shimano 105, 11-speed
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105, 11-speed
- Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
- Cassette : Shimano 105, 11-30, 11-speed
- Chainset: Cannondale 1, BB30a, 52/36
- Brakes: Shimano 105 hydraulic disc
- Rotors: Shimano 160/160mm RT64 rotors
- Wheelset: Cannondale RD 2.0 Disc, double wall w/ eyelet, 28h
- Front Tyre: Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700 x 25c
- Rear Tyre: Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Slick, 700 x 25c
- Stem: Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7
- Handlebar: Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, Compact
- Seat Post: HollowGram 27 KNØT, Alloy, 2 bolt clamp, 330mm, 15mm offset
- Saddle: Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails
Written by Johnny Dodgin
Photos by James Vincent
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