Cannondale’s SuperSix has now been around for a long time, but both its flagship Hi-Mod (abbreviated from High Modulus, effectively top-grade carbon) and the more affordable Evo here are still both benchmark all rounder performers. Even though the Evo lacks the frame remodelling of the latest Hi-Mod version the overwhelmingly positive feedback from our test team suggests there’s little sign of that changing any time soon.
Instant connection
Like any relationship the first meeting with a bike often has a long resonance and it would be hard for a bike to chime better with most riders who tried it than the Evo. While the head tube of the SuperSix is relatively low to encourage a more attacking position (the comfort-oriented Synapse is taller in the same frame size), the combination of a steep 74-degree seat tube and relatively short top tube meant our testers never felt overstretched.
Even when swapping between riders there was none of the constant saddle sliding back and forth to try and find a sweet spot in relation to pedal position and shoulder burn – something you’ll often experience trying to get a 'bloke's bike' to fit. Unlike many women’s brands, which only offer three frame sizes in each model, also Cannondale offers the Supersix in five different sizes across a 44 to 56cm range.
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No disc-brake option, annoyingly, but Ultegra SLR-EV rim brakes are up there with the best
Cannondale has fitted its own slightly flattened, compact sized C2 women’s wing bar and Fizik’s Arione Donna saddle to provide excellent contact points that stay comfortable all day long. Finally, in a refreshing change from the cliched norm, there’s no trace of pink paint anywhere on the Ultegra 3 – although the light blue of the stripe details definitely seems to be the favourite bridesmaid colour when it comes to women’s bikes.
High performance, high comfort
Not enough of a good thing
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