Believe it or not, Cannondale began as a manufacturer of precast concrete molds in 1971. However, the brand’s first wheeled product, the Bugger motorcycle trailer before the company evolved its first aluminum tourism executive in 1983.
In 2000, Cannondale invented the standard BB30 pedal, which has been widely followed in the bicycle industry, allowing lighter and stiffer cranks.
But at some point along the line, the company went through a complicated era when it filed for bankruptcy in 2003. They were then purchased through Dorel Industries, which has owned the logo for 11 years.
Today, the EF Education First Pro cycling team and the Cylance Pro Cycling women’s team will ride Cannondale motorcycles on the World Tour.
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Considered the road motorcycle with the maximum aerodynamics you can buy
Brakes: Disc Frame: Carbon Type: Aero Road Sizes: 47-62cm
Cannondale was a little out of the way because of the party when he came up with the concept of an aerodynamic road bike, but when the U.S. team nevertheless pulled one out, he swayed toward the fences: don’t confuse the SystemSix with anything other than a roadie aero. According to Cannondale’s internal research, at speeds above 15 km/h, aerodynamic drag and the integrated blade-shaped tube and rod and rod come into play, making it faster than the SuperSix Evo on a slope of less than six percent.
The frame is disc-only and has 28mm rubber space, Cannondale claims it’s optimized for 23mm rubber, on the brand’s super-wide carbon wheels, despite the well-tested merit of larger tires and most cyclists who switch to more delicious corpses.
At the front, the SystemSix uses what appears to be a built-in aerodynamic bar and gallows, but it’s a two-part formula that solves one of the disorders of adjusting those cabs.
High-end Hi-Mod models are also supplied with a Power2Max wattmeter; However, you will have to pay more to turn on the unit.
Cannondale also offers an express edition for women, which is composed of the same frame with other touch points.
New look, same blank driving
Brakes: rim and disc Frame: Carbon Type: Race Sizes: 47-62cm
The SuperSix is a pillar of Cannondale’s diversity that first gave the impression in 2004, the Six13. Serving as the brand’s ultra-rigid and lightweight racing bike, it underwent a complete overhaul in 2019, with truncated wings. It also has dropped cables, design features that are increasingly adjusting to the usual in the genre. Cannondale claims that downed cables and flat-back saddle bar increase compliance by 18%.
Even with the onset of thin tubes and the classic frame, the motorcycle maintains the precise handling by which the frame is known. Cannondale claims that the new SuperSix also requires around 30 W minus 30 mph (48.3 km/h) and, in the typical form of the motorcycle industry, says it is also faster than all its competitors.
The frame is available in disc and rim brake shapes, as well as a women-specific structure that, like the SystemSix, is the same frame with only a few component changes. With a 30mm rubber free space, the best-performing models are also supplied with an unactivated Power2Max power sensor, which costs around $500 to activate.
The benchmark in aluminium bikes
Brakes: rim and disc Frame: Aluminum Type: Race Measurements: 44-62cm
CAAD has long been considered the most popular for aluminum racing motorcycles and, the most recent iteration would possibly seem different, just go through its block to realize that it still deserves the nickname.
Geometry reflects the ultra-spicy SuperSix Evo, and it’s no surprise that the CAAD13 maintains the crisp driving quality we know and love. The tube is highly hydroformed to create truncated candles to help the frame slide into the wind, and the D-shaped seatpost and lowered cables adjust vertically.
Available in rim and disc versions, all models are supplied with the brand’s carbon fork and handlebar, gallows and Knot saddle bar. Cannondale still sells the CAAD12 which features the dual-diamond frame and an economical Optimo CAAD that can be received at bargain price.
Resistance Roadie with a Small Snap
Brakes: Disc Frame: Carbon and Aluminum Type: Race Sizes: 47-62cm
If the neck, wrists and lower back do not get along with the long and low stroke geometry, the Cannondale Synapse has a straighter position, with comfort being a design priority.
For increased compliance, Cannondale uses its Save micro-suspension as well as the Power Pyramid suploadle tube design that would provide vertical compliance while maintaining lateral stiffness; in our experience, this lives up to the task. Cannondale also uses a patented 25.4mm load rod to charge load flexibility, although it’s unexpected that the wires won’t fall off, perhaps next year.
Each section has its own guide design, guide and guide tube diameter to ensure that all motorcycles travel the same way in the range, and should be exclusively available with disc brakes. Cannondale also eventually added fenders and luggage racks to the frame.
The rear suspension gravel motorcycle now comes with a suspension fork
Brakes: Disc Frame: Carbon and Aluminum Type: Gravier Sizes: 47-62cm
If you’ve followed the hype around the new Cannondale Topstone, you’d have no doubt come across some scepticism about its Kingpin suspension. Employing a mechanical pivot at the seat-tube/chainstay junction, this clever piece of engineering, together with the Save seatpost, claims to add 30mm of forgiveness to the ride quality. Only the carbon version gets the Kingpin treatment.
Cannondale, who doesn’t fall asleep on his laurels, raised the bar. Developing a gravel-specific suspension fork that uses its Lefty platform, it is one of the few brands to offer a full suspension gravel bike. The Lefty Oliver has a 30mm single-sided fork for smoother driving on rough terrain.
The Topstone stands out for the ultra-long wheelbase, low pedal case and loose head geometry of maximum gravel bikes, with 415 mm bases, a short track silhouette and a giant BB. All this adds to the agile driving quality, with a responsive steering.
Considering that this is a gravel bike, there are a multitude of grates, bottles and a very practical tube bag to have the candy snacks on hand.
Agile cyclocross racing machine
Brakes: Disc Frame: Carbon Type: Cycle-cross Sizes: 46-61cm
Originally brought in 2016, Cannondale has not replaced much of the SuperX. Although there have been some changes throughout, such as the addition of transverse axles and disc brakes, the DNA of the bike has remained virtually unresused.
With short bases and a 71-degree front end, the handling is super sharp and the motorcycle is manageable on both noisy descents and technical climbs. The compact rear allows you to gently rip it into fork corners.
The motorcycle will launch a 40 mm tire, cyclocross cyclists are limited through the UCI to 33 mm rubber. The motorcycle is compatible with a detachable front derailleur holder and is made of the brand’s Ballistec carbon fiber layer.
Perfect for amateur cyclists and travelers.
Brakes: Frame disc: Aluminum Type: Cyclo-cross Measurements: 46-61cm
The CAADX has the same geometry as the SuperX, but changes a carbon frame to the brand’s SmartForm C2 alloy. It also benefits from the built-in SAVE micro-suspension designed to bite from square edges.
The motorcycle is supplied with flat-mount disc brakes and sees a carbon fork with a cross axle, the rear uses a quick launch.
The motorcycle has luggage racks and fenders everywhere, and even comes with a detachable cable platform if you use it as a passenger and want full coverage fenders. By 2020, CAADX will only be available in Shimano 105 and Tiagra versions.
Super adjustable with a compatible ride
Brakes: Disc Frame: Carbon Type: Time trial Sizes: 50-58cm
The Cannondale SuperSlice is the first to incorporate disc brakes into an ICU-approved TT rig. Yes, we can already hear the reviews of the disc brakes in the comments section, but not only the discs far outweigh the TT-style rim brakes in terms of strength and modulation, according to Cannondale, cutting the brake stirrup minimizes low resistance. . Yaw angles where runners spend most of their time.
The frame is designed to satisfy cyclists and triathletes with a sliding saddle clamp to allow for a great adjustment of the seat angle. The frame also plays well with the camera garage and the handlebars are compatible with the FSA/Vision Metron hydration system.
Speaking of handlebars, Cannondale offers 93mm of pad adjustment in 3 hanging lengths, while the base bar can be flipped for an additional 30mm fit.
Save the micro suspension
The SAVE (Synapse Active Vibration Elimination) micro suspension is the way Cannondale has adjusted the fast fork and saddle bar spaces to deflect and absorb shocks, a special carbon coating strategy and tube shapes.
Carbon Ballistec
Ballistec is Cannondale’s patented carbon distribution method, which believes it allows you to manufacture lightweight, sturdy frames. It begins with a fundamental design composed of the same ultra-resistant fibers used for army ballistic armor and high-strength, high-impact resin, up to that used in carbon baseball bats.
Ballistec Hi-Mod uses an addition of “high and ultra-high module fibers” to create a stiffer design with less material, while Classic Ballistec includes several layers of medium-mod fibers that offer stiffness and deflection, but increase weight.
CAAD
CAAD stands for Cannondale Advanced Aluminium Design and, as you can probably guess, that’s what’s used for your CAAD frames. Instead of starting with a tube shape and cutting it to the pipe dimensions, Cannondale engineers identify what each pipe does, then use CAD (computer-aided design) software to compare other pipe shapes and configurations until they find the correct profile.
SmartForm
SmartForm is Cannondale’s hydroforming procedure that customizes the wall thickness and tube shape. It also includes the brand’s dual welding techniques and the thermal remedy after welding.
BB30 and BB30A
Cannondale pioneered the BB30 pedal case, employing a large hull, a 30mm aluminum pin and a wavy cone crank interface instead of a metal BB pin that created a lighter, more powerful structure. Launching it as a flexible design standard, it has been extended to the motorcycle industry and is now available in a variety of widths and pin configurations.
An example is BB30A, which is an asymmetrical edition of the popular concept, used in the Synapse, which adds five mm to the non-traction look of the BB helmet for a spider and a stiffer base. To accommodate the wider BB helmet, the BB30A sees a longer pin and the untrained crank arm is suitable for the same Q and provides enough ankle play.
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