Cannondale SuperSix EVO 1 Hi-MOD Force AXS Road Bike

Hi-MOD Gen 5 Carbon Construction

• The Cannondale SuperSix EVO 1 uses Cannondale’s Hi-MOD carbon construction, positioned between the standard carbon platform and the top-level LAB71 Series 0 frames.
• Hi-MOD construction combines high-strength fibres with carefully placed high-modulus material to reduce weight while maintaining the stiffness needed around the head tube, bottom bracket and major load-bearing junctions.
• Cannondale claims approximately 789g for a fully painted 56cm frame and approximately 399g for the matching fork. Actual weights can vary with size, paint, hardware and manufacturing tolerance.
• The objective is not simply to produce the lightest structure possible. A competitive frameset must also remain predictable during sprinting, hard cornering and high-speed descending. The Cannondale SuperSix EVO 1 combines its low weight with the controlled handling for which the SuperSix EVO family is known.

Gen 5 Aerodynamic Development

• The fifth-generation Cannondale SuperSix EVO has been refined to reduce drag while retaining low weight and familiar handling.

Key aerodynamic elements include:

• Narrower and deeper head-tube shaping
• Cannondale Delta Steerer
• Fully concealed cable routing
• Truncated aerodynamic frame tubes
• Integrated SystemBar Road cockpit
• Aero-specific seatpost
• Aerodynamically matched bottle cages and bottles
• Deep Reserve Turbulent Aero wheels

Cannondale’s design philosophy is to produce the efficiency of a dedicated aerodynamic road bike without accepting an unnecessary weight penalty.

This makes the Cannondale SuperSix EVO 1 particularly relevant to real-world racing. Most courses include climbs, crosswinds, corners, descents and repeated accelerations rather than one uninterrupted aerodynamic condition.

Cannondale SystemBar Road

• The SystemBar Road is a fully integrated carbon handlebar and stem developed around the Gen 5 platform.
• Its narrow upper section helps reduce frontal area, while the 20mm flare on each side creates more width in the drops for leverage and control. This allows the rider to maintain a narrow aerodynamic position on the hoods without giving up stability while descending or sprinting from the drops.
• Integrated construction also reduces component junctions and produces a visually clean front end.
• The compromise is adjustability. Stem length and handlebar width are linked within one component, and replacement can require brake-hose work. Professional fitting should therefore be completed before the final cockpit height and steerer length are established.

Proportional Response Engineering

• Cannondale modifies the carbon lay-up and geometry according to frame size.
• A small, light cyclist does not load a frame in the same way as a taller and more powerful rider. Using one carbon recipe across every size could make smaller frames unnecessarily rigid or larger frames insufficiently supported.
• Cannondale also varies fork offset, crank length, cockpit dimensions and seatpost offset to create more consistent fit and handling throughout the range.

SRAM Force AXS Wireless Shifting

SRAM Force AXS communicates wirelessly between the shift controls and derailleurs. Mechanical shift cables, cable stretch, housing friction and contamination are removed from the shifting system.

The SRAM AXS environment allows riders to:

• Customise control-button behaviour
• Select sequential or compensating shift modes
• Check battery status
• Update firmware
• Review drivetrain information
• Pair compatible power and cycling-computer equipment

The front and rear derailleurs use removable batteries. They can be exchanged in an emergency, and a fully charged compatible spare is easy to carry during remote training or multi-day events.

Reserve Turbulent Aero Wheels

• Reserve develops Turbulent Aero rims around airflow intended to reflect real road conditions rather than relying solely on perfectly steady wind-tunnel air.
• Real wind changes speed and direction, especially on exposed Australian roads, coastal sections and routes passing buildings, vegetation and terrain features.
• The 57mm front and 64mm rear combination seeks to deliver deep-wheel efficiency while maintaining predictable steering. Riders who are especially light, inexperienced with deep wheels or regularly exposed to strong crosswinds should still assess whether the depth suits their local conditions.

DT Swiss 240 Hubs

• The DT Swiss 240 hubs reduce weight and upgrade the wheelset’s internal mechanism compared with more economical DT Swiss alternatives.
• The Ratchet EXP system uses a simplified arrangement with fewer internal parts than traditional twin-ratchet designs. It delivers secure engagement and benefits from DT Swiss’s established components and workshop support.
• Correct grease selection matters. Excessive or unsuitable grease can interfere with ratchet engagement, so servicing should follow DT Swiss procedures rather than general hub-lubrication assumptions.

Vittoria Corsa Pro Tyres

• The fitted Vittoria Corsa Pro tyres are high-performance tubeless-ready racing tyres designed around low rolling resistance, grip and a supple ride.
• Their 29mm nominal size suits the broad Reserve rims and provides more volume than traditional 25mm race tyres. This allows pressure to be selected more intelligently around rider mass, road surface and weather conditions.
• The tyres prioritise speed and grip over the maximum puncture resistance of a heavy training tyre. Regular inspection is particularly important after riding through roadside debris or over coarse country-road surfaces.

BSA Threaded Bottom Bracket

• The 68mm BSA threaded bottom bracket adds practical serviceability to a highly integrated premium race bike.
• Replacement SRAM DUB threaded bottom brackets are widely available, and the standard is familiar to Australian bicycle workshops. This reduces dependence on frame-specific press-fit bearings and simplifies routine replacement.

Universal Derailleur Hanger

• The Universal Derailleur Hanger makes hanger replacement more straightforward.
• Even minor hanger misalignment can affect electronic shifting across a 12-speed cassette. Using a widely supported standard helps reduce downtime if the hanger is damaged during transport, a crash or a drivetrain impact.

32mm Measured Tyre Clearance

The Cannondale SuperSix EVO 1 accepts tyres measuring up to 32mm while retaining at least 4mm of surrounding clearance.