R5 has one job-get to the top, fast. But for all the glory and fanfare that comes with a summit finish, they're rarely the only climb of the day. And while a race isn't usually won on a descent, they can certainly be lost. A climbing bike that can't carve a hairpin is a bit like a cup of decaf coffee. This is the fourth iteration of the R5, and while weight and stiffness have varied over the years, the handling, poise, and unmatched prowess on a descent have been consistent since day one. FASTER IN EVERY DIRECTION - The new R5 frame is 130g lighter than the previous model—a 16% reduction from an already-light frame. And while aerodynamics weren’t a focus with this frame the way they would be on an S5 or P5, bringing the cables inside reduced drag by 25g. LESS STIFF, STILL FAST - The R5 is stiff, but not too stiff—the Goldilocks of climbing bikes if you will. Poise, stability, and power transfer that feels “just right” and keeps you fresh and ready to take on the road ahead.

Dirt Just Got Faster An evolved race bike ready for the rough and tumble of grass crits, mud ruts or open gravel tracks. Where it thrives Belgian mud, grassy hills, sand pits, between the tape What it's built for Shaving off seconds, making quick decisions, serious mud clearance Highlights - Light, durable, low-drag carbon frameset with 45mm tire clearance - HollowGram 27 SL KNØT carbon seatpost, Speed Release thru-axles, removeable FD mount Fly to the Finish Line Proven aerodynamic tube profiles deliver an extra dose of speed. In a race decided by split seconds, why not give yourself every advantage? Dominate the 'cross course Explosive kick and unreal grip from short chainstays. An uncanny blend of high-speed stability and low-speed agility from our OutFront front end. Take the holeshot and keep it. Pit Less. Win More. Enormous tire clearance (13mm per side with UCI-legal 33mm tires) mean less clogging when it's mucky. More speed. Less stops.

Faster everywhere Our fastest lightweight road bike ever. The all-new SuperSix EVO destroys expectations. So light, so fast, and so aero, it defies logic. This is a machine built to make you faster everywhere. Speed has evolved. Where it thrives - Racing, the red zone, the pointy end, the podium What it's built for - Road racing, PRs, KOMs, winning Highlights - Superlight Hi-MOD carbon construction - incredibly light and responsive - Cannondale C1 Aero 40 Carbon Seatpost - light and fast The Lightest of the Fast Incredibly light. Thrillingly responsive. Blisteringly fast. Our advanced Hi-MOD carbon construction combines layers of high-strength fibers with precisely oriented layers of lightweight, high-stiffness fibers to deliver a frame that weighs just 810g, while surpassing all of our stiffness and fatigue tests. Pretty amazing for a bike this aerodynamic. The Fastest of the Light When it comes to aerodynamic drag, the new SuperSix EVO is not just one of the fastest lightweight road bikes out there, it's one of the fastest road bikes, period. When built up with our HollowGram 50 R-SL wheels and R-One SystemBar, its refined tube shapes and fully systemized design shave 12 watts off of our last generation model at 45 km/h, making it faster than many pure "aero" bikes while weighing up to a kilo less. Light or Aero? Now you don't have to choose.