SuperSix EVO 2

The fourth-generation Cannondale SuperSix EVO remains a dedicated road racing platform, balancing lightweight climbing heritage with modern aerodynamic efficiency. Rather than reinventing the silhouette of its predecessor, Cannondale refined the details to create a faster, more serviceable machine. The frame features a narrower head tube and a deeper, truncated seat tube to reduce drag, while a move to a threaded BSA bottom bracket prioritizes straightforward maintenance. Designed for competitive racers and aggressive road riders, the SuperSix EVO is built to carry speed on flat terrain without penalizing the rider on steep ascents. It retains the platform's signature handling characteristics, offering a predictable, race-oriented posture that suits fast group rides, criteriums, and long days in the mountains. By streamlining cable integration and updating the hardware, Cannondale has modernized its flagship race bike to meet the demands of the current peloton while keeping it accessible for the privateer.

Price TBDC11402UGen Gen 4
Cannondale SuperSix EVO 2
Build
Size

Inventory

Stack555mm
Reach384mm
Top tube546mm
Headtube length154mm
Standover height788mm
Seat tube length515mm

Fit and geometry

Cannondale carried over the proven geometry from the previous generation, maintaining the aggressive, race-focused posture that defines the SuperSix EVO. The fit encourages a low, stretched-out position, with a size 56 frame featuring a 389mm reach and a 575mm stack. The head tube and seat tube angles sit in the traditional road racing spectrum, generally hovering around 73 degrees for mid-sized frames.

Handling is dictated by a consistent 58mm trail figure across most of the size range, achieved by pairing different fork offsets with specific frame sizes. This keeps the steering response uniform whether riding a size 44 or a 61. The wheelbase remains relatively compact, ensuring the bike reacts quickly to rider inputs without feeling nervous at high speeds.

At the front, Cannondale’s new Delta steerer tube allows for fully internal cable routing while keeping the head tube narrow. Depending on the build, the bike utilizes either a one-piece carbon bar and stem or a two-piece system that routes cables under the stem, offering riders the flexibility to adjust their cockpit fit without dealing with proprietary headset bearings.

Full specs

Frameset

Frame

Cannondale SuperSix EVO Carbon, integrated cable routing w/ Switchplate, 12x142 Syntace thru-axle, BSA 68mm threaded BB, flat mount disc, integrated seat binder, SmartSense compatible

Fork

Cannondale SuperSix EVO Carbon, integrated crown race, 12x100mm Syntace thru-axle, flat mount disc, internal routing, 1-1/8" to 1-1/4" Delta steerer, 55mm offset (44-54cm), 45mm offset (56-61cm)

Groupset

Shift levers

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170, wireless, 2x12

Front derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150

Rear derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra R8100, 11-30, 12-speed

Chain

Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed

Crankset

Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36

Bottom bracket

Shimano BB-RS500, BSA (68mm threaded)

Front brake

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 hydraulic disc (flat mount)

Rear brake

Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 hydraulic disc (flat mount)

Front rotor

160mm Shimano MT800 (Center Lock)

Rear rotor

140mm Shimano MT800 (Center Lock)

Wheelset

Front wheel

HollowGram R 45, Carbon, 24h, 45mm deep, 21mm inner width, tubeless ready; HollowGram Road, sealed bearing, 12x100mm, Center Lock, 24h, straight-pull; Formula Grand Forza, double-butted, straight-pull

Rear wheel

HollowGram R 45, Carbon, 28h, 45mm deep, 21mm inner width, tubeless ready; HollowGram Road, 12x142mm, Center Lock, Formula internals, 28h, straight-pull; Formula Grand Forza, double-butted, straight-pull

Front tire

Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700x25c, reflective strip

Rear tire

Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700x25c, reflective strip

Cockpit

Stem

Cannondale C1 Conceal, Alloy, 31.8, -6°

Handlebars

Vision Trimax Carbon Aero

Saddle

Prologo Dimension STN NDR, Stainless Steel Rails

Seatpost

Cannondale C1 Aero 40 Carbon, 0mm offset (44-48cm), 20mm offset (51-61cm)

Grips

Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

Builds

The SuperSix EVO lineup is split across three carbon frame tiers: the standard carbon, the lighter Hi-Mod, and the premium Series 0 carbon found on the Lab71 models. The Lab71 and Hi-Mod frames share identical geometry but use more advanced layups to shed weight.

At the top of the range, the Lab71 and Lab71 Team builds feature flagship electronic groupsets, with the standard Lab71 including a SRAM Red AXS power meter and a CeramicSpeed bottom bracket. The Hi-Mod 1 and Hi-Mod 2 models step down slightly in frame material but retain high-end electronic shifting and Cannondale’s integrated SystemBar R-One carbon cockpit. The Hi-Mod 1 also includes a 4iiii power meter on its Dura-Ace crankset.

The standard carbon models, numbered 1 through 6, offer the most accessible entry points. The 1, 2, and 3 builds feature electronic shifting from SRAM and Shimano, while the 4 and 6 builds utilize Shimano 105 mechanical 12-speed groupsets. Wheel specifications scale with the price, ranging from 50mm-deep HollowGram carbon wheelsets on the upper tiers to basic DT Swiss or Maddux alloy rims on the entry-level models. Across all builds, the frame clears up to a 30mm tire, though many ship with 25mm or 28mm rubber.

Reviews

Reviewers consistently praise the SuperSix EVO for its exceptional handling and high-speed stability, noting that Cannondale wisely left the geometry untouched. On the road, the bike delivers a "sublime balance of speed, agility and composure" (BikeRadar), allowing riders to push hard into technical descents without feeling nervous. The steering is frequently described as intuitive, with the chassis proving highly capable of holding a tight line through fast corners.

While the frame is undeniably fast, some testers noted a slight shift in its acceleration profile. The front end is not the absolute stiffest in the category, which translates to a "less snappy sense of acceleration" (Escape Collective) during out-of-the-saddle sprints. However, this slight reduction in rigidity keeps the front tire tracking predictably over broken pavement.

Comfort is generally regarded as excellent for a pure race bike, though the deeper aero seatpost can transmit more feedback than the previous generation. Multiple reviewers pointed out that the stock 25mm tires on many builds limit the bike's potential, suggesting that upgrading to wider rubber transforms the ride. Ultimately, the consensus points to a highly efficient machine that is "fast enough for racing but it’s also comfortable enough for long rides" (Rouleur).

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