Cannondale has something new for their LAB71 SuperSix EVO. It’s not a new product launch per se, but for those looking for the lightest version of the bike, or those particular to SRAM, the brand’s top of the line, all-around road bike will now be available with the brand new SRAM Red AXS announced today, and some other goodies specific to the Red AXS equipped version.
The SuperSix EVO is Cannondale‘s all-around race bike. Since it was launched in 2007, it has spent time as the brand’s climbing bike with the SystemSix filling the role of the aero specific model. The EVO is part of the recent trend of stepping away from those aero focused designs to an aero optimized all-arounder that can take on anything from a flat sprinting stage to a day in the high mountains and even the cobbles of the classics. What Cannondale has created is a bike that challenges the fastest aero bikes on the market, while being able to tackle more than just flat, fast stages.
The latest version goes all in on aero optimization, without being too aero heavy. Instead of the large, truncated tubes of the SystemSix, the EVO uses lower profile aero shaping with truncated backs, which are even seen on the fork. Adding in components like the SystemBar R-One integrated bar/stem on the highest models, and integrating the cable routing on all levels, it makes for a slippery bike that is also light enough to contend in the mountains. Clearance for 30mm tires adds additional capabilities and comfort.
For the EVO, the LAB71 version is Cannondale’s highest tier, followed by HI-MOD and then the regular SuperSix EVO. The LAB71 uses their Series 0 carbon, which brings the frame weight down to 770g (fully painted 56cm frame). The HI-MOD jumps up to 810g, while the regular EVO is 915g.
Joining the Dura-Ace Di2 version of the LAB71, the new SRAM Red AXS version ups the game by including a SRAM AXS power meter crankset, and Reserve Turbulent Aero 42/49 rims laced to DT Swiss 180 hubs with SINC ceramic bearings. The Reserve wheelset will be exclusively available to Cannondale until July of 2024. The LAB71 models also get a premium paint job compared to the non-LAB71 models, which includes things like a painted seat post Both models share a CeramicSpeed bottom bracket as well, and come with both 0 and 20mm setback seat posts to ensure the perfect fit.
The new top of the line LAB71 EVO comes in at $16,000 USD, keeping it at the halo level of bikes. The $1,000 increase over the Di2 version makes up for the new premium SRAM wireless group set, power meter, and upgraded wheelset.
We are working with Cannondale to get an EVO in for review later this spring, so keep a look out for a road/gravel product line overview soon, along with a full review of the EVO once we have a chance to test it out.
Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Scott joined Bike World News as the Cyclocross Editor in 2012 before taking over as Tech Editor in 2016. He has also worked as a photographer for various pro teams and shoot races along the east coast of the US, including the 2012 US MTB National Championships, 2013 UCI Cyclocross World Championships, and 2016 UCI Road World Championships. Scott has a passion for performance and technology, with 35 years of riding and mechanic experience. He also enjoys soccer, running, teaching group fitness classes, and is the founder of Lancaster Beard Company.
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