Cannondale is one of cycling’s best-known super brands, producing some of the highest-performing frames around. Their bikes have competed at the top-level in road cycling’s professional peloton, been ridden at the Olympics and taken riders to the podium in MTB world cup events.
At the heart of the Cannondale brand is a spirit of fun and adventure – a mischievousness which runs through all their products, regardless of discipline. Here are a few of the standout machines from the 2016 range.
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The Super 6 Evo sits firmly in the superbike category. It’s the exact same road frame as used by the stars on the Cannondale Pro Cycling UCI World Tour team, including Colombian Grand Tour specialist Rigoberto Uran and future star Joe Dombrowski. This version is specced with Shimano’s top-level Dura Ace Di2 electronic drivetrain, super-lightweight Mavic Cosmic wheels and a Fizik racing saddle. Pro-level performance for Joe Public.
Habit 6 Full Suspension
The Habit 6 is a thoroughbred trail-thrasher, built with full suspension and 120mm of travel in the front fork – so you can charge down runs and coast over obstacles at speed. This aluminium-framed machine is about maximising the fun factor when you’re out riding, delivering a nimble ride and durable frame that will stand up to the odd spill here and there. Because we all love going to the limit and maybe just a little bit over!
Tango 4 Women’s Hardtail
The Tango 4 is a fearsome hardtail beast that promises a fun and responsive ride, with a women-specific frame geometry. The suspension on the front fork is super plush and it’s designed so whatever the frame size, you get the same amount of travel. There’s also a remote lockout lever so you can ride efficiently on the flat. What we love about this bike is the way it really captures the fun-loving Cannondale spirit – the vibes you get from riding it are all about loving being outside and riding your way.
Synapse Women’s 105
There are a couple of different versions of the Cannondale Synapse available in women’s frame sizes. We decided to focus on this one equipped with Shimano 105 because it’s a bike that has scope to grow with you making it possibly the best value of the lot. With a carbon fibre frame, it is extremely light and will certainly deliver some super-fun riding, but it’s also ready to be upgraded should you want to take the step from 105 up to electronic Di2 – giving you a little bit of scope to expand its capabilities.
CAADX 105 Cyclocross
Yep, that’s right, we’re throwing a cyclocross bike into the mix. It may be summer, but the versatility of ‘cross’ bikes means they offer great value throughout the year. If you’re looking for a tough bike to go adventuring on then this is the steed to carry you off the beaten track. Equally, if you’re after a quick but durable commuter for the daily ride to work, this is your guy! And of course, if you fancy thrashing it around in the mud this winter when the CX season begins anew then that’s what this bike was put on the earth to do.
