Cannondale SuperSix EVO Gen.4 Hi-Mod Carbon 2— Ride & Review

Cannondale Supersix evo Gen.4

🛠 Purchase Info

• Year: 2023

• Extras: MOMO Systembar R1 handlebars

• Price: ~₩10,960,000 KRW

• Frame size: 51 cm

MOMO design handelbars

📝 First Impressions
I chose the SuperSix EVO because of its high praise for build and performance.
My initial impression? The new frame loses some of the nostalgic charm of earlier models, leaning towards a more conventional design seen in other brands.

🚴 Specifications at a Glance

• Frame: Hi-Modulus Carbon

• Handlebar : MOMO design Systembar R-one

• Groupset: Shimano Ultegra Di2

• Wheelset: Hollowgram R-SL50(DT240 exp) with Vision decals

• Weight: Mid‑7 kg (including pedals)

• Color: Sonic Blue (SNB)

• Pulleys : Aftermarket custom carbon fiber pulleys

• Although the stock saddle is the Prologo NDR Ti-Rox,
  I’m currently using the Bontrager Aeolus Elite instead.

🔍 Riding Characteristics

• Comfort: Compared to Gen‑2, the ride is less playful, but it feels fast and stable at high speeds.

• Responsiveness: It hits a balance between Gen‑2’s agile feel and Gen‑3’s stiffness — it’s firm, but not too rigid.

• Cruise Performance: Truly exceptional at maintaining speed on flats.

Delta Steerer tube

🔧 What’s Changed

• Now uses threaded bottom bracket

• Supports Shimano cranks without adapters

• New aero seatpost for improved airflow

• Eliminated steering limit on 3rd-gen front fork

• Adopted Delta steerer fork, fully internal cable routing

• Comes ready for Cannondale SmartSense

• Removed speed-release axles.

140mm rear rotor

⚠️ Downsides

• Rear brake rotor is just 140 mm

• Frame design is less distinctive compare to other competitors

• Color options are hit-or-miss (subjective tastes vary)

• Delta steerer setup requires precision — not ideal for quick adjustments

• The stock aero bottle and cage setup looks sleek, but it’s not the most practical.
  It takes some getting used to when trying to reinsert the bottle while riding — it's not easy to do it smoothly at first.

• The stock 25mm Continental GP5000 clinchers can feel inadequate — a tubeless upgrade(28mm) is highly recommended.

🎯 Recommended For

• Riders seeking a balanced, fast all-round bike

• Those who plan to ride long-term without upgrades
   (stock R‑SL50 with DT240 EXP hubs are solid)

• Cyclists prioritizing performance over appearance

• Fans of older Cannondale models curious about the EVO’s huge evolution

Let me know what you're riding — or if you're also on the EVO!