Cannondale Supersix Evo Red Review

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Since people post race reports etc. on here and they seem well received. I recently got my 2013 Supersix Evo Red and did a review for the local shop (that carries just about every brand). Its my first piece like this, I hope it is informative and/or enjoyable for ST readers. Feedback is welcomed, I value ST opinion. Not an advertisement since most of you don’t live anywhere near Kelowna

http://kelownacycle.ca/2013-cannondale-evo-red/

Thanks!

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I appreciate the review as I am very keen on this bike myself. Did you verify the weight of your bike? If so, was it the 15lbs you mentioned? Frankly, I am surprised it is that light in the non-hi-mod. Also, you briefly touched on this, but were there any percievable differences in the feel of the bike (stiffness, etc.) versus the hi-mod?

I have been to Kelowna (on my way to skiing) and you live in a very beautiful place!

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Yes, we weighed the bike and it was 15.0 lbs with no pedals. This, however was with the 1800g training wheels that are stock, race wheels might take it to 14.5~ with pedals. The Hi-Mod is only 200g (.4 lb) lighter than the standard Evo and Sram Red is a very light gruppo. In terms of sensations, stiffness etc. the bikes felt exactly the same. I am not a high wattage sprinter but I rode them both pretty hard. Hope that helps!

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I appreciate the review as I am very keen on this bike myself. Did you verify the weight of your bike? If so, was it the 15lbs you mentioned? Frankly, I am surprised it is that light in the non-hi-mod. Also, you briefly touched on this, but were there any percievable differences in the feel of the bike (stiffness, etc.) versus the hi-mod?

I have been to Kelowna (on my way to skiing) and you live in a very beautiful place!

You can put this in the FWIW column. I just posted the text below on the Weight Weenies site.

Here is a data point regarding Evo HiMod frame weight for anyone interested. My bike came in with the FD mounting bracket slightly off location preventing the mechanic from getting the FD cage adjusted to his liking. So, Cannondale sent a new frame allowing me to easily get a weight for the naked frame except for derailleur hangars, of course. Here are the specs:

2013 Evo HiMod frame for Dura Ace di2
52cm
No seat post clamp
No cage bolts
Front and Rear Derailleur hangers included
Leader pull cord for rear brake cable in place
740 grams

If the weight of the front and rear hangers are taken out, it appears to come in pretty much in line with the marketing claims of ‘sub 700g’, although this is a small frame.

Regarding the weight of a complete bike, I weighed my 52cm HiMod with Dura Ace di2 out of the box at 13.5 lbs without cages, pedals, or bar tape installed.* *
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Greg

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I have the 2012 supersix evo red and love the ride.