{"id":2034575,"date":"2026-07-08T12:23:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T09:23:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2034575"},"modified":"2026-07-08T12:23:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T09:23:16","slug":"cannondale-supersix-evo-2026-review-a-delight-to-ride-but-is-it-really-any-better-than-the-old-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2034575","title":{"rendered":"Cannondale SuperSix Evo 2026 review: A delight to ride, but is it really any better than the old one?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69NRSHtb7KTVFnwvRSZQZB-2560-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nreview-article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-content widget-contentparsed-content widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-content_document \">\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<section class=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"pretty-verdict\" data-component-name=\"pretty-verdict\">\n<div class=\"pretty-verdict__heading-container\">\n<h3>\nCyclingnews Verdict<br \/>\n<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pretty-verdict__verdict\">\n<p>As a standalone bike, it&#8217;s a brilliant ride. The aero package is decent enough for the handling to carry the machine through, all in a degree of comfort and poise. It all feels a little less premium than other options, though, and it&#8217;s not really all that different to the old model at the end of the day. <\/p>\n<aside data-model-name=\"Cannondale SuperSix Evo\" data-name=\"TOP widget\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-show-widget-title=\"0\" data-widget-type=\"review\" class=\"hawk-root\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-main-container\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-wrapper hawk-merchant-link-widget-left-alignment\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"hawk-merchant-link-widget-item-transparent\" data-product-type=\"200\"> Check Amazon<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pretty-verdict__pros\">\n<h4 class=\"pros__heading\">\nPros<br \/>\n<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span>+<\/span>\n<p>Exceptional handling<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span>+<\/span>\n<p>Reasonably lightweight<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span>+<\/span>\n<p>More aero than the old model<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pretty-verdict__cons\">\n<h4 class=\"cons__heading\">\nCons<br \/>\n<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span>&#8211;<\/span>\n<p>Quite plain paint options<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span>&#8211;<\/span>\n<p>Integrated cockpit only on top spec machines<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span>&#8211;<\/span>\n<p>Slightly wooden wheels and tyres<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"pretty-verdict\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" class=\"w-full mt-5 border-t border-[#ededed] border-solid\" data-nosnippet>\n<div class=\"mt-5 text-base font-bold text-black pb-2.5\">Best picks for you<\/div>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col pl-4 pr-2 bg-none \">\n<li class=\"w-full mb-2 list-disc list-outside -indent-0.5\" id=\"recirculation-related-pretty-verdict-1\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-1\">\n                    Best road bikes 2026: Reviewed, rated, and ranked to help you out in the real world\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"w-full mb-2 list-disc list-outside -indent-0.5\" id=\"recirculation-related-pretty-verdict-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-2\">\n                    Best lightweight bikes 2025: Fast on the flat and fast uphill, we&#8217;ve tested the lightest road bikes\n                <\/li>\n<li class=\"w-full mb-2 list-disc list-outside -indent-0.5\" id=\"recirculation-related-pretty-verdict-3\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-pretty-verdict-3\">\n                    Best road bike wheels 2026: Aero options tested for a faster ride\n                <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"text-xs leading-5 mb-2 text-left py-2 md:px-4\" id=\"how-we-test\"><span class=\"font-bold text-primary-500\">You can trust Cyclingnews<\/p>\n<p><\/span><span>Our experts spend countless hours testing cycling tech and will always share honest, unbiased advice to help you choose. Find out more about how we test.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\"text-copy bodyCopy auto paywall-locker\">\n<p id=\"elk-ae039586-7aab-11f1-8e71-cf52c26dc948\">I think it\u2019s safe to say the Cannondale SuperSix Evo has a passionate, dedicated following. Like the Specialized Tarmac, and maybe the Pinarello Dogma, it has a healthy lineage and hoards of passionate fans keen to espouse how it is the best road bike on the planet.<\/p>\n<p>The new version is very similar to the outgoing model, which I must say was excellent. I had the pleasure of cutting about on a mid-spec model in the French Alps for a good while off the back of some work trips, in addition to a lovely week in Cornwall during a heatwave blasting along the always shockingly hilly coast roads. It\u2019s good. In fact, it\u2019s very good, but I don\u2019t necessarily think it\u2019s sufficiently different from the old one to justify itself from a consumer standpoint, in much the same way as the latest Giant Propel.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-LBm48kZvQ8jDPr8aWGcQNm-PeaRYESrKUXEvFuwuaZaqd5dyRYVgnuA\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-LBm48kZvQ8jDPr8aWGcQNm-PeaRYESrKUXEvFuwuaZaqd5dyRYVgnuA slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 6<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2HwTXvJxK3x3hp9biqi5qM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2HwTXvJxK3x3hp9biqi5qM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2HwTXvJxK3x3hp9biqi5qM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2HwTXvJxK3x3hp9biqi5qM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2HwTXvJxK3x3hp9biqi5qM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2HwTXvJxK3x3hp9biqi5qM-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2HwTXvJxK3x3hp9biqi5qM.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2HwTXvJxK3x3hp9biqi5qM.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2HwTXvJxK3x3hp9biqi5qM.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Yes, it does look very similar to the old one. Aside from the silhouette, I must say the paint options are a touch drab<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ukhqt7VbYapj2E7BMNEfQS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ukhqt7VbYapj2E7BMNEfQS-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ukhqt7VbYapj2E7BMNEfQS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ukhqt7VbYapj2E7BMNEfQS-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ukhqt7VbYapj2E7BMNEfQS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ukhqt7VbYapj2E7BMNEfQS-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ukhqt7VbYapj2E7BMNEfQS.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ukhqt7VbYapj2E7BMNEfQS.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ukhqt7VbYapj2E7BMNEfQS.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The tyres on mid-spec models are also a little lacklustre<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/77hwfdvaeEBonE34uxg6vS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/77hwfdvaeEBonE34uxg6vS-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/77hwfdvaeEBonE34uxg6vS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/77hwfdvaeEBonE34uxg6vS-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/77hwfdvaeEBonE34uxg6vS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/77hwfdvaeEBonE34uxg6vS-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/77hwfdvaeEBonE34uxg6vS.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/77hwfdvaeEBonE34uxg6vS.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/77hwfdvaeEBonE34uxg6vS.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The bottles are fine on training rides but fiddly when you&#8217;re in zone 5<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/akXWNzwJSy2pBoCemSz2EB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/akXWNzwJSy2pBoCemSz2EB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/akXWNzwJSy2pBoCemSz2EB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/akXWNzwJSy2pBoCemSz2EB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/akXWNzwJSy2pBoCemSz2EB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/akXWNzwJSy2pBoCemSz2EB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/akXWNzwJSy2pBoCemSz2EB.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/akXWNzwJSy2pBoCemSz2EB.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/akXWNzwJSy2pBoCemSz2EB.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">At this price, I really expect an integrated cockpit<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aRBq5ACBhBvAhWiW7dhBuA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aRBq5ACBhBvAhWiW7dhBuA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aRBq5ACBhBvAhWiW7dhBuA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aRBq5ACBhBvAhWiW7dhBuA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aRBq5ACBhBvAhWiW7dhBuA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aRBq5ACBhBvAhWiW7dhBuA-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aRBq5ACBhBvAhWiW7dhBuA.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aRBq5ACBhBvAhWiW7dhBuA.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aRBq5ACBhBvAhWiW7dhBuA.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">There&#8217;s nothing really wrong with the bars; they just feel like an afterthought, especially with cable routing for semi-internal frames<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY37ckt5jWC2yccmAnPWzH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY37ckt5jWC2yccmAnPWzH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY37ckt5jWC2yccmAnPWzH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY37ckt5jWC2yccmAnPWzH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY37ckt5jWC2yccmAnPWzH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY37ckt5jWC2yccmAnPWzH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY37ckt5jWC2yccmAnPWzH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY37ckt5jWC2yccmAnPWzH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY37ckt5jWC2yccmAnPWzH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">They are, at least, relatively narrow as stock<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"design-and-aesthetics-3\">Design and Aesthetics<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-ae039842-7aab-11f1-9fc9-f951eef536b4-0\">I know the designers will have been beavering away at improving the platform for months, but when I picked the bike up I did genuinely have to check it wasn\u2019t the previous model. Visually it\u2019s a very similar silhouette, with the key giveaway being the seatpost, which loses the cutout near the top. The fork crown is slimmer, and the head tube is 10mm lower (thanks to input from Ben Healey, apparently) which all amounts to a bike that is, according to Cannondale, basically just as aero as the old one, though anywhere from 35-72g lighter depending on tier, which is the same as one or two double espressos, not including the cup and saucer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The geometry is basically the same save for the lower headtube, which affects the stack and slightly the reach too, which is good because the handling was always the big selling point of any racy Cannondale, and top-tier models get a beautiful carbon one-piece cockpit, though mid- and lower-tier options have to make do with a separate system. In my SRAM Force model, retailing for a cool $7,000, I would like to see a one-piece. There isn\u2019t anything physically wrong with the Vision TriMax bar and conceal stem combo, and it is at least relatively narrow, but it looks like a bit of a cop out, especially with the holes at the base of the wings for external cables that will never be used. It\u2019s like Cannondale either got a mad deal on a shedload of them, or already had a load kicking about and needed to fit them to something to shift them.<\/p>\n<p>While we\u2019re talking aesthetics, I am also not overly enamoured with the paint options. It\u2019s matters not a jot to performance, but considering Cannondale is the brand that brought us the lefty fork, a bike with a rollerblade for a front wheel, and sponsors a pro team with vibes being as much of a performance metric as wins, the colour options all look like they were chosen by a boardroom full of Agent Smiths from The Matrix; it\u2019s all a little corporate and plain. Give me anything but variations on grey, please!<\/p>\n<p>Happily, the days of slightly bonkers Cannondale standards are behind us; the wheels are normally dished, and the bottom bracket isn\u2019t a brand new standard that\u2019ll die out in 6-8 months. The only slightly zany thing is the aero bottles and cages, which I have to admit I didn\u2019t get on with; It was like being 17 again. When you\u2019re on a low-pressure training ride it\u2019s fine, but when the chips are down, and you\u2019re pushing on, it takes a level of thought to get them back into the cage that a round bottle and normal cage simply doesn\u2019t require.<\/p>\n<p>Happily, our own wind tunnel tests show a noticeable improvement on the old model in aero terms, with a 6.9 watt benefit versus the old SuperSix, but this still sits it very much mid-table. It isn\u2019t an aero bike, whatever the bottles say, and the low weight does mean it has designs on the high mountains. Top-spec models can be 6.4kg out of the box, while this model tips the balance at 7.7kg, which is certainly competitive at this price point.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-LBm48kZvQ8jDPr8aWGcQNm\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-LBm48kZvQ8jDPr8aWGcQNm slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-LBm48kZvQ8jDPr8aWGcQNm-jZL1V5369VJuOWzGcHVBguJoYf7pItV1\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-LBm48kZvQ8jDPr8aWGcQNm-jZL1V5369VJuOWzGcHVBguJoYf7pItV1 slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 6<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WNRHfnEeLXNcr835s8qLWR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WNRHfnEeLXNcr835s8qLWR-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WNRHfnEeLXNcr835s8qLWR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WNRHfnEeLXNcr835s8qLWR-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WNRHfnEeLXNcr835s8qLWR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WNRHfnEeLXNcr835s8qLWR-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WNRHfnEeLXNcr835s8qLWR.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WNRHfnEeLXNcr835s8qLWR.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WNRHfnEeLXNcr835s8qLWR.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The head tube is shorter than before which will have stack and reach implications <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/toHgiRgBdwf8Nvv4j4uawH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/toHgiRgBdwf8Nvv4j4uawH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/toHgiRgBdwf8Nvv4j4uawH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/toHgiRgBdwf8Nvv4j4uawH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/toHgiRgBdwf8Nvv4j4uawH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/toHgiRgBdwf8Nvv4j4uawH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/toHgiRgBdwf8Nvv4j4uawH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/toHgiRgBdwf8Nvv4j4uawH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/toHgiRgBdwf8Nvv4j4uawH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">These DT Swiss ERC wheels are fine but not amazing<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z36Sn7tu2tuVMoqScaD9GH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z36Sn7tu2tuVMoqScaD9GH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z36Sn7tu2tuVMoqScaD9GH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z36Sn7tu2tuVMoqScaD9GH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z36Sn7tu2tuVMoqScaD9GH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z36Sn7tu2tuVMoqScaD9GH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z36Sn7tu2tuVMoqScaD9GH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z36Sn7tu2tuVMoqScaD9GH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z36Sn7tu2tuVMoqScaD9GH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Sram brakes are brilliant though, and complement the handling perfectly<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B2vGDu5bAkz989j6yJy9GU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B2vGDu5bAkz989j6yJy9GU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B2vGDu5bAkz989j6yJy9GU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B2vGDu5bAkz989j6yJy9GU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B2vGDu5bAkz989j6yJy9GU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B2vGDu5bAkz989j6yJy9GU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B2vGDu5bAkz989j6yJy9GU.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B2vGDu5bAkz989j6yJy9GU.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B2vGDu5bAkz989j6yJy9GU.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">This new seat tube may go some way to explaining why it&#8217;s quite a comfortable machine to ride<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkVoq5nodHorfyAtLYg4AG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkVoq5nodHorfyAtLYg4AG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkVoq5nodHorfyAtLYg4AG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkVoq5nodHorfyAtLYg4AG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkVoq5nodHorfyAtLYg4AG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkVoq5nodHorfyAtLYg4AG-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkVoq5nodHorfyAtLYg4AG.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkVoq5nodHorfyAtLYg4AG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkVoq5nodHorfyAtLYg4AG.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">It flattens to a blade-like profile, much like the Synapse<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/icHWop46HJ6xyMBK5V9rPA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/icHWop46HJ6xyMBK5V9rPA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/icHWop46HJ6xyMBK5V9rPA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/icHWop46HJ6xyMBK5V9rPA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/icHWop46HJ6xyMBK5V9rPA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/icHWop46HJ6xyMBK5V9rPA-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/icHWop46HJ6xyMBK5V9rPA.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/icHWop46HJ6xyMBK5V9rPA.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/icHWop46HJ6xyMBK5V9rPA.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The fork crown is narrower for a small aero gain. These tyres are 30mm, but you can fit 32mm with 4mm of space if you wish<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"performance-3\">Performance<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-ae0399be-7aab-11f1-a7a6-45e6a069491b\">Unlike the Seka Spear, which has exceptional aerodynamics and a middling ride, the new SuperSix has middling aerodynamics and an exceptional ride. The old one handled very well, and the new one handles\u2026 well, the same really. It\u2019s certainly up there in the mix with the best of the best in terms of how it rides, with a poise and balance that only really comes unstuck and gets a little squirrelly above 75km\/h when hard on the brakes approaching an alpine hairpin a little too quickly. The rest of the time it\u2019s a delight, turning in on demand and, when faced with surprise oncoming lorries messing up my apex-kissing, able to dive out of a corner as fast as it jumps into it.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing terribly wrong with the DT Swiss ERC wheels and Schwalbe One tyres in this spec, but they do feel a little wooden, especially the tyres, when mounted to a platform that sings in the bends as well as this. To see what could reasonably be achieved with some light modding, I slapped a pair of the new Zipp 202 NSW wheels and some 30mm Continental GP5000 S TR tyres and things were markedly better, though probably slightly less aerodynamic.<\/p>\n<p>I have no qualms with the groupset, and other than it feeling like a cheap spec option, the cockpit was plenty stiff enough to hold up to sprints and hard cornering, as was the frame. It\u2019s no Ridley Noah, but it has that taught bowstring I look for in all the best all-rounders that produces a pleasing efficiency when the road points uphill. Again, this was aided by swapping to the Zipp wheels, but realistically I think anything slightly more premium would be an improvement.<\/p>\n<p>One thing that slightly confuses me is the decision to only change the groupset when going from Rival to Force-tier builds. Same wheels, same tyres, same afterthought cockpit. These components feel perfectly good on a Rival-level build, but they feel a little lacklustre on this mid-spec model, and I\u2019d like to see more to bridge the gap to the premium builds. You can get a build with Reserve wheels for more money, which is good to see, however.<\/p>\n<p>I found the position absolutely fine, but I test racy bikes for a living, and so the lower front end proved no impediment. I can\u2019t help but feel, however, that catering to a single Ben Healey may have an alienating effect on a large proportion of the customer base who maybe don\u2019t have the same supple lumbar spines as pro athletes.<\/p>\n<p>In reality, aside from the cockpit, I can\u2019t really fault it in terms of performance. It is brilliant, and while I lament the slightly corporate vibe of the thing, that has no impact on how it goes, turns, and stops, all of which are done in relative comfort. When we tested it in the wind tunnel, the seatpost looked alarmingly flexible laterally, but I am happy to report this wasn&#8217;t borne out on the road. Comfy, but never floppy anywhere, all without being over-stiff; a bike I\u2019d happily spend all day on were it not for the demands of modern life.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"value-3\">Value<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-ae039ab8-7aab-11f1-8204-d9caed4ff5f3\">Compared to a Force-equipped Tarmac, there\u2019s a gulf of \u00a3250 in favour of the SuperSix at RRP. The Specialized Tarmac SL8, however, comes with a better cockpit and better wheels, so it\u2019s a far better deal in my view. Speccing the better Reserve wheelset jumps things up \u00a32k, but at least then you get the integrated cockpit, and then it\u2019s a good wedge more than the Tarmac.<\/p>\n<p>To further tip the scales against the SuperSix, an Ultegra spec Canyon Aeroad is only \u00a3104 dearer than an Ultegra SuperSix, but comes with an integrated cockpit, higher calibre DT Swiss ARC wheels, and top spec Continental tyres.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a hard sell really, no matter how well it handles. This is further compounded by the fact you can still pick up 2025 model SuperSixes, which will ride just as well and only suffer a minor aero and weight penalty, for significantly less cash.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ae039b30-7aab-11f1-8e35-b3428d2450d6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gVHkNdxuFnpgkL3vmFtwfK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gVHkNdxuFnpgkL3vmFtwfK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gVHkNdxuFnpgkL3vmFtwfK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gVHkNdxuFnpgkL3vmFtwfK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gVHkNdxuFnpgkL3vmFtwfK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gVHkNdxuFnpgkL3vmFtwfK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">A good bike in its own right but in the context of the market as a whole and against the previous models the mid-range options don&#8217;t shine through <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"verdict-3\">Verdict<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-ae039c2a-7aab-11f1-889e-d787e7bea19c\">In terms of pure performance, the latest Cannondale SuperSix Evo is a brilliant bike to ride. It handles superbly, climbs well, and while the aero package isn\u2019t sensational, it\u2019s an improvement over the old one. When viewed in isolation it\u2019s great, but as soon as you start adding in the context of other options the value proposition isn\u2019t as strong as other options, even from brands that traditionally command a premium.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a SuperSix from a few years ago, I wouldn\u2019t stress about upgrading. It\u2019s certainly in the mix if you\u2019re looking for a brilliant all-rounder, but if you were my mate down the pub I\u2019d suggest you look for a 2025 model on sale before spending big on a 2026 model.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-table-LBm48kZvQ8jDPr8aWGcQNm-9DdecOB97AHS4pTbpB48HUiU0XJ4xozv\" class=\"slice-container table-wrapper table-LBm48kZvQ8jDPr8aWGcQNm-9DdecOB97AHS4pTbpB48HUiU0XJ4xozv slice-container-table\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">Swipe to scroll horizontally<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Design and aesthetics<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Small aero tweaks and weight savings to the old one, but the main change may actually alienate more customers due to fit reasons. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Weight<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Top spec builds are very competitive, but less so in the mid range like here.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Build<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>A little lacklustre, with slightly second rate wheels and tyres couples with a separate bar that feels like an afterthought. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Performance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Brilliant handling, and reasonable aero, only really let down by the wheels and tyres when things get wiggly. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Value<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>You get more for your money elsewhere, or for an older model that is basically just as good at this tier unless you&#8217;re really splitting hairs and need the latest SRAM.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Overall<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 5 &#8211; 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Like the Specialized Tarmac, and maybe the Pinarello Dogma, it has a healthy lineage and hoards of passionate fans keen to espouse how it is the best road bike on the planet.<\/p>\n<p>The new version is very similar to the outgoing model, which I must say was excellent. I had the pleasure of cutting about on a mid-spec model in the French Alps for a good while off the back of some work trips, in addition to a lovely week in Cornwall during a heatwave blasting along the always shockingly hilly coast roads. It\u2019s good. In fact, it\u2019s very good, but I don\u2019t necessarily think it\u2019s sufficiently different from the old one to justify itself from a consumer standpoint, in much the same way as the latest Giant Propel.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-LBm48kZvQ8jDPr8aWGcQNm-PeaRYESrKUXEvFuwuaZaqd5dyRYVgnuA\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-LBm48kZvQ8jDPr8aWGcQNm-PeaRYESrKUXEvFuwuaZaqd5dyRYVgnuA slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 6<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2HwTXvJxK3x3hp9biqi5qM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2HwTXvJxK3x3hp9biqi5qM-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2HwTXvJxK3x3hp9biqi5qM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2HwTXvJxK3x3hp9biqi5qM-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2HwTXvJxK3x3hp9biqi5qM-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2HwTXvJxK3x3hp9biqi5qM-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2HwTXvJxK3x3hp9biqi5qM.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2HwTXvJxK3x3hp9biqi5qM.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2HwTXvJxK3x3hp9biqi5qM.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Yes, it does look very similar to the old one. Aside from the silhouette, I must say the paint options are a touch drab<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ukhqt7VbYapj2E7BMNEfQS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ukhqt7VbYapj2E7BMNEfQS-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ukhqt7VbYapj2E7BMNEfQS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ukhqt7VbYapj2E7BMNEfQS-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ukhqt7VbYapj2E7BMNEfQS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ukhqt7VbYapj2E7BMNEfQS-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ukhqt7VbYapj2E7BMNEfQS.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ukhqt7VbYapj2E7BMNEfQS.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ukhqt7VbYapj2E7BMNEfQS.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The tyres on mid-spec models are also a little lacklustre<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/77hwfdvaeEBonE34uxg6vS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/77hwfdvaeEBonE34uxg6vS-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/77hwfdvaeEBonE34uxg6vS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/77hwfdvaeEBonE34uxg6vS-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/77hwfdvaeEBonE34uxg6vS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/77hwfdvaeEBonE34uxg6vS-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/77hwfdvaeEBonE34uxg6vS.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/77hwfdvaeEBonE34uxg6vS.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/77hwfdvaeEBonE34uxg6vS.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The bottles are fine on training rides but fiddly when you&#8217;re in zone 5<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/akXWNzwJSy2pBoCemSz2EB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/akXWNzwJSy2pBoCemSz2EB-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/akXWNzwJSy2pBoCemSz2EB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/akXWNzwJSy2pBoCemSz2EB-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/akXWNzwJSy2pBoCemSz2EB-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/akXWNzwJSy2pBoCemSz2EB-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/akXWNzwJSy2pBoCemSz2EB.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/akXWNzwJSy2pBoCemSz2EB.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/akXWNzwJSy2pBoCemSz2EB.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">At this price, I really expect an integrated cockpit<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aRBq5ACBhBvAhWiW7dhBuA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aRBq5ACBhBvAhWiW7dhBuA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aRBq5ACBhBvAhWiW7dhBuA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aRBq5ACBhBvAhWiW7dhBuA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aRBq5ACBhBvAhWiW7dhBuA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aRBq5ACBhBvAhWiW7dhBuA-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aRBq5ACBhBvAhWiW7dhBuA.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aRBq5ACBhBvAhWiW7dhBuA.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aRBq5ACBhBvAhWiW7dhBuA.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">There&#8217;s nothing really wrong with the bars; they just feel like an afterthought, especially with cable routing for semi-internal frames<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY37ckt5jWC2yccmAnPWzH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY37ckt5jWC2yccmAnPWzH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY37ckt5jWC2yccmAnPWzH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY37ckt5jWC2yccmAnPWzH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY37ckt5jWC2yccmAnPWzH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY37ckt5jWC2yccmAnPWzH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY37ckt5jWC2yccmAnPWzH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY37ckt5jWC2yccmAnPWzH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY37ckt5jWC2yccmAnPWzH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">They are, at least, relatively narrow as stock<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"design-and-aesthetics-3\">Design and Aesthetics<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-ae039842-7aab-11f1-9fc9-f951eef536b4-0\">I know the designers will have been beavering away at improving the platform for months, but when I picked the bike up I did genuinely have to check it wasn\u2019t the previous model. Visually it\u2019s a very similar silhouette, with the key giveaway being the seatpost, which loses the cutout near the top. The fork crown is slimmer, and the head tube is 10mm lower (thanks to input from Ben Healey, apparently) which all amounts to a bike that is, according to Cannondale, basically just as aero as the old one, though anywhere from 35-72g lighter depending on tier, which is the same as one or two double espressos, not including the cup and saucer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The geometry is basically the same save for the lower headtube, which affects the stack and slightly the reach too, which is good because the handling was always the big selling point of any racy Cannondale, and top-tier models get a beautiful carbon one-piece cockpit, though mid- and lower-tier options have to make do with a separate system. In my SRAM Force model, retailing for a cool $7,000, I would like to see a one-piece. There isn\u2019t anything physically wrong with the Vision TriMax bar and conceal stem combo, and it is at least relatively narrow, but it looks like a bit of a cop out, especially with the holes at the base of the wings for external cables that will never be used. It\u2019s like Cannondale either got a mad deal on a shedload of them, or already had a load kicking about and needed to fit them to something to shift them.<\/p>\n<p>While we\u2019re talking aesthetics, I am also not overly enamoured with the paint options. It\u2019s matters not a jot to performance, but considering Cannondale is the brand that brought us the lefty fork, a bike with a rollerblade for a front wheel, and sponsors a pro team with vibes being as much of a performance metric as wins, the colour options all look like they were chosen by a boardroom full of Agent Smiths from The Matrix; it\u2019s all a little corporate and plain. Give me anything but variations on grey, please!<\/p>\n<p>Happily, the days of slightly bonkers Cannondale standards are behind us; the wheels are normally dished, and the bottom bracket isn\u2019t a brand new standard that\u2019ll die out in 6-8 months. The only slightly zany thing is the aero bottles and cages, which I have to admit I didn\u2019t get on with; It was like being 17 again. When you\u2019re on a low-pressure training ride it\u2019s fine, but when the chips are down, and you\u2019re pushing on, it takes a level of thought to get them back into the cage that a round bottle and normal cage simply doesn\u2019t require.<\/p>\n<p>Happily, our own wind tunnel tests show a noticeable improvement on the old model in aero terms, with a 6.9 watt benefit versus the old SuperSix, but this still sits it very much mid-table. It isn\u2019t an aero bike, whatever the bottles say, and the low weight does mean it has designs on the high mountains. Top-spec models can be 6.4kg out of the box, while this model tips the balance at 7.7kg, which is certainly competitive at this price point.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-LBm48kZvQ8jDPr8aWGcQNm\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-LBm48kZvQ8jDPr8aWGcQNm slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-LBm48kZvQ8jDPr8aWGcQNm-jZL1V5369VJuOWzGcHVBguJoYf7pItV1\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-LBm48kZvQ8jDPr8aWGcQNm-jZL1V5369VJuOWzGcHVBguJoYf7pItV1 slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 6<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WNRHfnEeLXNcr835s8qLWR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WNRHfnEeLXNcr835s8qLWR-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WNRHfnEeLXNcr835s8qLWR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WNRHfnEeLXNcr835s8qLWR-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WNRHfnEeLXNcr835s8qLWR-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WNRHfnEeLXNcr835s8qLWR-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WNRHfnEeLXNcr835s8qLWR.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WNRHfnEeLXNcr835s8qLWR.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WNRHfnEeLXNcr835s8qLWR.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The head tube is shorter than before which will have stack and reach implications <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/toHgiRgBdwf8Nvv4j4uawH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/toHgiRgBdwf8Nvv4j4uawH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/toHgiRgBdwf8Nvv4j4uawH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/toHgiRgBdwf8Nvv4j4uawH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/toHgiRgBdwf8Nvv4j4uawH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/toHgiRgBdwf8Nvv4j4uawH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/toHgiRgBdwf8Nvv4j4uawH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/toHgiRgBdwf8Nvv4j4uawH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/toHgiRgBdwf8Nvv4j4uawH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">These DT Swiss ERC wheels are fine but not amazing<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z36Sn7tu2tuVMoqScaD9GH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z36Sn7tu2tuVMoqScaD9GH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z36Sn7tu2tuVMoqScaD9GH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z36Sn7tu2tuVMoqScaD9GH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z36Sn7tu2tuVMoqScaD9GH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z36Sn7tu2tuVMoqScaD9GH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z36Sn7tu2tuVMoqScaD9GH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z36Sn7tu2tuVMoqScaD9GH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z36Sn7tu2tuVMoqScaD9GH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Sram brakes are brilliant though, and complement the handling perfectly<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B2vGDu5bAkz989j6yJy9GU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B2vGDu5bAkz989j6yJy9GU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B2vGDu5bAkz989j6yJy9GU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B2vGDu5bAkz989j6yJy9GU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B2vGDu5bAkz989j6yJy9GU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B2vGDu5bAkz989j6yJy9GU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B2vGDu5bAkz989j6yJy9GU.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B2vGDu5bAkz989j6yJy9GU.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B2vGDu5bAkz989j6yJy9GU.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">This new seat tube may go some way to explaining why it&#8217;s quite a comfortable machine to ride<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkVoq5nodHorfyAtLYg4AG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkVoq5nodHorfyAtLYg4AG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkVoq5nodHorfyAtLYg4AG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkVoq5nodHorfyAtLYg4AG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkVoq5nodHorfyAtLYg4AG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkVoq5nodHorfyAtLYg4AG-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkVoq5nodHorfyAtLYg4AG.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkVoq5nodHorfyAtLYg4AG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jkVoq5nodHorfyAtLYg4AG.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">It flattens to a blade-like profile, much like the Synapse<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/icHWop46HJ6xyMBK5V9rPA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/icHWop46HJ6xyMBK5V9rPA-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/icHWop46HJ6xyMBK5V9rPA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/icHWop46HJ6xyMBK5V9rPA-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/icHWop46HJ6xyMBK5V9rPA-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/icHWop46HJ6xyMBK5V9rPA-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/icHWop46HJ6xyMBK5V9rPA.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/icHWop46HJ6xyMBK5V9rPA.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/icHWop46HJ6xyMBK5V9rPA.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The fork crown is narrower for a small aero gain. These tyres are 30mm, but you can fit 32mm with 4mm of space if you wish<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"performance-3\">Performance<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-ae0399be-7aab-11f1-a7a6-45e6a069491b\">Unlike the Seka Spear, which has exceptional aerodynamics and a middling ride, the new SuperSix has middling aerodynamics and an exceptional ride. The old one handled very well, and the new one handles\u2026 well, the same really. It\u2019s certainly up there in the mix with the best of the best in terms of how it rides, with a poise and balance that only really comes unstuck and gets a little squirrelly above 75km\/h when hard on the brakes approaching an alpine hairpin a little too quickly. The rest of the time it\u2019s a delight, turning in on demand and, when faced with surprise oncoming lorries messing up my apex-kissing, able to dive out of a corner as fast as it jumps into it.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing terribly wrong with the DT Swiss ERC wheels and Schwalbe One tyres in this spec, but they do feel a little wooden, especially the tyres, when mounted to a platform that sings in the bends as well as this. To see what could reasonably be achieved with some light modding, I slapped a pair of the new Zipp 202 NSW wheels and some 30mm Continental GP5000 S TR tyres and things were markedly better, though probably slightly less aerodynamic.<\/p>\n<p>I have no qualms with the groupset, and other than it feeling like a cheap spec option, the cockpit was plenty stiff enough to hold up to sprints and hard cornering, as was the frame. It\u2019s no Ridley Noah, but it has that taught bowstring I look for in all the best all-rounders that produces a pleasing efficiency when the road points uphill. Again, this was aided by swapping to the Zipp wheels, but realistically I think anything slightly more premium would be an improvement.<\/p>\n<p>One thing that slightly confuses me is the decision to only change the groupset when going from Rival to Force-tier builds. Same wheels, same tyres, same afterthought cockpit. These components feel perfectly good on a Rival-level build, but they feel a little lacklustre on this mid-spec model, and I\u2019d like to see more to bridge the gap to the premium builds. You can get a build with Reserve wheels for more money, which is good to see, however.<\/p>\n<p>I found the position absolutely fine, but I test racy bikes for a living, and so the lower front end proved no impediment. I can\u2019t help but feel, however, that catering to a single Ben Healey may have an alienating effect on a large proportion of the customer base who maybe don\u2019t have the same supple lumbar spines as pro athletes.<\/p>\n<p>In reality, aside from the cockpit, I can\u2019t really fault it in terms of performance. It is brilliant, and while I lament the slightly corporate vibe of the thing, that has no impact on how it goes, turns, and stops, all of which are done in relative comfort. When we tested it in the wind tunnel, the seatpost looked alarmingly flexible laterally, but I am happy to report this wasn&#8217;t borne out on the road. Comfy, but never floppy anywhere, all without being over-stiff; a bike I\u2019d happily spend all day on were it not for the demands of modern life.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"value-3\">Value<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-ae039ab8-7aab-11f1-8204-d9caed4ff5f3\">Compared to a Force-equipped Tarmac, there\u2019s a gulf of \u00a3250 in favour of the SuperSix at RRP. The Specialized Tarmac SL8, however, comes with a better cockpit and better wheels, so it\u2019s a far better deal in my view. Speccing the better Reserve wheelset jumps things up \u00a32k, but at least then you get the integrated cockpit, and then it\u2019s a good wedge more than the Tarmac.<\/p>\n<p>To further tip the scales against the SuperSix, an Ultegra spec Canyon Aeroad is only \u00a3104 dearer than an Ultegra SuperSix, but comes with an integrated cockpit, higher calibre DT Swiss ARC wheels, and top spec Continental tyres.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a hard sell really, no matter how well it handles. This is further compounded by the fact you can still pick up 2025 model SuperSixes, which will ride just as well and only suffer a minor aero and weight penalty, for significantly less cash.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ae039b30-7aab-11f1-8e35-b3428d2450d6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gVHkNdxuFnpgkL3vmFtwfK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gVHkNdxuFnpgkL3vmFtwfK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gVHkNdxuFnpgkL3vmFtwfK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gVHkNdxuFnpgkL3vmFtwfK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gVHkNdxuFnpgkL3vmFtwfK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gVHkNdxuFnpgkL3vmFtwfK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">A good bike in its own right but in the context of the market as a whole and against the previous models the mid-range options don&#8217;t shine through <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Will Jones)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"verdict-3\">Verdict<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-ae039c2a-7aab-11f1-889e-d787e7bea19c\">In terms of pure performance, the latest Cannondale SuperSix Evo is a brilliant bike to ride. It handles superbly, climbs well, and while the aero package isn\u2019t sensational, it\u2019s an improvement over the old one. When viewed in isolation it\u2019s great, but as soon as you start adding in the context of other options the value proposition isn\u2019t as strong as other options, even from brands that traditionally command a premium.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a SuperSix from a few years ago, I wouldn\u2019t stress about upgrading. It\u2019s certainly in the mix if you\u2019re looking for a brilliant all-rounder, but if you were my mate down the pub I\u2019d suggest you look for a 2025 model on sale before spending big on a 2026 model.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-table-LBm48kZvQ8jDPr8aWGcQNm-9DdecOB97AHS4pTbpB48HUiU0XJ4xozv\" class=\"slice-container table-wrapper table-LBm48kZvQ8jDPr8aWGcQNm-9DdecOB97AHS4pTbpB48HUiU0XJ4xozv slice-container-table\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">Swipe to scroll horizontally<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Design and aesthetics<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Small aero tweaks and weight savings to the old one, but the main change may actually alienate more customers due to fit reasons. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Weight<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Top spec builds are very competitive, but less so in the mid range like here.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Build<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>A little lacklustre, with slightly second rate wheels and tyres couples with a separate bar that feels like an afterthought. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Performance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Brilliant handling, and reasonable aero, only really let down by the wheels and tyres when things get wiggly. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>8\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Value<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>You get more for your money elsewhere, or for an older model that is basically just as good at this tier unless you&#8217;re really splitting hairs and need the latest SRAM.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>7\/10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Overall<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Row 5 &#8211; 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