Last year at Press Camp, representatives from Cannondale presented product practically giddy about what was coming for this season across all categories. It turns out, there is a lot to be excited about. For this year the brand has rolled out a collection of well-thought out offerings across the road and city line with engaging details that we’re glad made it past the conceptual stage for models like the new SuperSix Evo Hi-Mod disc…
The debut of SuperSix EVO Hi-MOD Disc was clearly the main statement by Cannondale reinforcing their commitment to disc brakes across categories (though, all bikes in the road line shown at Press Camp were disc brake). The fork was entirely re-designed to be full carbon with an integrate crown race, 100 x 12mm thru-axle, and flat-mount capability. The frame itself shares a mold with the rim brake model, and the full frameset was redesigned with a mere 150g weight gain with disc addition. In total you’re looking at 829g for the frame in a 56cm, and about 360g for the fork.
One of the subtly interesting points of the Ultegra Di2 build shown was the addition of carbon rims to Cannondale’s house component line, HollowGram. The brand is now able to leverage an even fuller component line (with the exception of drivetrain or brakes) with which to fully realize their design. With the exception of Schwalbe Pro ONE Tubeless tires, Fizik Microtex Superlight Classic tape, and Fizik Arione R5 saddle, everything on the bike is branded either Shimano or Cannondale.
Available in two men’s and one women’s models, the Evo Hi-Mod Disc will sell along side the rim brake version with Ultegra Di2 and Mechanical builds for the men and Ultegra Di2 only for the ladies.
But disc brakes are not exclusive to elite product. The all-new CAAD Optimo comes in both rim and disc brake flavors (though, only disc was shown). The geometry is taken directly from the CAAD12 so consumers can be assured that they have a performance oriented fit.