"So when Cannondale says the new, fifth-generation EVO is faster again, the obvious question becomes: how do you improve a bike that many riders love without overworking it and pissing off a large group of cyclists? The answer is you don't - you make small changes, and refinements - you don't "reinvent" anything. Thats exactly what happened to the new Cannondale Super-Six EVO."
"The outgoing EVO was already considered a respected, fast, all-around race bike. Riders could roll into flat classics, mountainous stages, or rolling one-day races without having to swap platforms. Pretty clutch for both mechanics and riders. But when the Cannondale team set out to update the SuperSix EVO, they focused on three major areas where the Gen 4 was lacking."
Cannondale refined the SuperSix EVO with subtle, targeted changes to improve aerodynamic performance, reduce weight, and enhance integration while preserving the bike's defining ride character. Engineers revisited tube shaping using truncated NACA-derived aerofoil cross sections, CFD modeling, and wind-tunnel validation to remove excess material without compromising airflow control. The result is measurable gains in aero efficiency, especially around the front end, alongside weight savings and cleaner cockpit and frame integration. The updated EVO maintains versatility across flat, rolling, and mountainous terrain, continuing to serve as a fast, all-around race bike that requires fewer platform swaps.
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