First launched in 2011, the SuperSix Evo is Cannondale’s aero and lightweight race bike. The fourth generation launched nearly three years ago, and given the typical frame cycles of high-end bikes, a fifth generation wouldn’t be unexpected. Leaked images have appeared on a Weight Weenies thread, showing what looks like the latest iteration, featuring a deeper headtube and universal derailleur hanger (UDH).
A few years ago, many pro cycling teams started to move away from offering their riders a choice between a lightweight road bike and an aero option, and shifted towards a ‘one bike to rule them all’ approach.

Cannondale still offers two distinct models – the SystemSix is a pure aero road bike, and the SuperSix Evo integrates aero features from the SystemSix into the traditionally weight-focused frame. Despite this, pro team EF Education-EasyPost ride the SuperSix Evo Lab71 as their one-bike-to-do-it-all.
At first glance, the frame doesn’t look drastically different, but a closer inspection reveals a slightly deeper headtube and an altered rear dropout, likely designed for a UDH.
The UDH, invented by SRAM to standardise derailleur hangers, first appeared on mountain bikes but has since made its way to road bikes, including models like the Trek Madone Gen 8.
The top surface of the top tube also appears different, and online forums suggest the new bike will have a stack height about 1 cm lower, while the rest of the geometry remains largely unchanged.

Cannondale increased tyre clearance on the SuperSix Evo 4 to 30mm, reflecting the trend towards larger tyres. Do-it-all race bikes like the Trek Madone Gen 8 and Specialized Tarmac SL8 both offer 32mm clearance – could the next generation of the SuperSix go even wider?
‘Lab71’ is printed onto the seat tube which represents the pinnacle of Cannondale’s tech combining the highest-end materials and components.
aishrimpjesus on Weight Weenies suggests the starting price for a complete bike could be around $6,800 CAD (roughly £3,600), with the Hi-Mod frame costing $8,300 CAD (about £4,500). Official information from Cannondale has yet to be confirmed.
The fourth-generation Cannondale SuperSix EVO was officially launched in March 2023, which means it’s approaching the three-year mark, typically the point when brands start refreshing their models. We’ll be keeping a close eye out for updates!
What new features would you like to see on a Cannondale SuperSix Evo 5? Let us know in the comments section below…

6 thoughts on “Is this the new Cannondale SuperSix Evo? Leaked images suggest next generation all-round race bike will get deeper headtube and universal derailleur hanger”
Caad14. That’s what I’m
Caad14. That’s what I’m waiting for.
Caad14 track for me.
Caad14 track for me.
Another CAAD track would be
Another CAAD track would be oh so great!
I’m a Supersix fan but
I’m a Supersix fan but despise the two-tone colours, garish paint jobs, and matte-to-gloss fades they’ve been doing recently. Seems I might be in for a longer wait if more understated options are not offered.
I’m a Supersix fan but
I’m a Supersix fan but despise the two-tone colours, garish paint jobs, and matte-to-gloss fades they’ve been doing recently. Seems I might be in for a longer wait if more understated options are not offered.
I’m a Supersix fan but
I’m a Supersix fan but despise the two-tone colours, garish paint jobs, and matte-to-gloss fades they’ve been doing recently. Seems I might be in for a longer wait if more understated options are not offered.