Cannondale revives the legendary SuperX name for its latest gravel/cyclocross machine. No—it’s not an all-new design, but the mouthful of a name (The Cannondale SuperSix EVO CX or SE) didn’t seem to stick. So they went back to the name that made this bike famous. But this updated SuperX looks more like an aero road machine rather than the alloy cyclocross bike it started as—and we like it.
Cannondale SuperX – Whats new?
The updated Cannondale SuperX is a race-through breed designed for those who seek speed on gravel or between the tape. The updated frame sees many changes, the most notable being the sculpted tubes and tucked rear wheel. The frameset has undergone a slimming down process and refinement rather than a full-on redesign.
The engineering team at Cannondale reassured us that the SuperX ride racers love still remains, yet the new frame is more comfortable overall, fits larger tires, and is more aerodynamic (about 1.6 watts faster at 35kph)
Delta Steerer
Like the European SuperSix Evo CX models we saw last year (and some warranty forks), the new SuperX receives the Delta triangle steer tube. This update grants full internal cable routing to the new frame, giving it a much cleaner look (and less places for mud to hide). The Delta steer tube works seamlessly with the Cannondale Conceal stem and one-piece bar systems.
Until now, we’ve only seen the Delta steerer on the Cannondale Super Six Evo road bike and the European Super Six Evo offerings. Will the Delta steerer be able to keep pace with American gravel courses? Only time will tell, but we imagine that with years of world tour use and abuse under Team EF, it should be just fine.
The Cover up
A new addition to the SuperX frame is a slick top tube mount and cover. For those that need the extra snack holder – you’re good to go, and you can cover up for cyclocross races.
Easy to Live With
My favorite updates are the “easy to live with” ones Cannondale snuck in. The new SuperX uses a BSA threaded bottom bracket and NON-Ai dished rear wheel. This means you are now free to switch wheels between your road bike and SuperX again. So start re-dishing those rear wheels from CX season now.
LAB71 SuperX – The Sub-900g Race Monster
If “light is fast” is your gravel mantra, the LAB71 SuperX is the one to bookmark. The top-tier Cannondale LAB71 comes in at sub-900g for a frame (size 56cm). Cannondale squeezed every gram out using an advanced nano-resin composite, cutting down excess where possible. The result is a super lightweight frame (and consequently, bike) to tackle your wildest travel dreams.
Dialed (Unchanged) Geometry & Big Tire Clearance
If it ain’t broke… don’t fix it. That can surely be said about Cannondale SuperX (and SuperSix EVO) geometry. This is the same bike that won an elite USA National cyclocross championship and Unbound. Its ride and handling are hailed extensively amongst all walks of drop-bar off-roadies alike. So Cannondale let it be. They even kept the top tube nice and shoulder-friendly for those cyclocross folks.
For those unfamiliar, the SuperX geometry is race-focused. It incorporates Cannondale’s OutFront steering design and predictable, precise steering.
Tire-wise, the newly minted SuperX frame can accommodate 51mm tires up front and 48mm in the rear, with plenty of space for mud clearance.
Size-Specific Performance with Proportional Response
Cannondale knows that one-size-fits-all doesn’t cut it in high-performance racing. With their Proportional Response design, every SuperX frame gets customized tube profiles and carbon layups, ensuring that every size (46cm–61cm) hits the perfect balance of weight, stiffness, and durability.
Cannondale SuperX Models & Availability
The new SuperX lineup includes three standard builds plus a limited-run LAB71 complete bike and frameset. Builds range from Shimano GRX mechanical to start and up to SRAM RED XPLR to top the charts.
2025 SuperX Pricing
- LAB71 SuperX Frame – $5,500 *frame set includes frame/fork/seatpost (bars not included)
- LAB71 SuperX Complete – $15,000 (SRAM RED XPLR, Reserve 40/44 wheels with DT Swiss 180 hubs)
- SuperX 2 – $6,800 (Shimano GRX 2X, Reserve 40/44 wheels with DT 370 hubs)
- SuperX 3 – $4,200 (Shimano GRX 820 2X, DT Swiss G1800 wheels, DT 370 hubs)
