First Look: 2021 Cannondale Scalpel adds spring to its step
Cannondale lifted the lid on their all-new Scalpel cross-country race bike today. The latest Scalpel has a completely new suspension design, updated geometry, and has managed to shed those all-important grams. Keen-eyed South Africans might have had a little teaser of this bike as the Cannondale Factory Racing team did a fair amount of testing […]
Cannondale Factory Racing Returns to the Cape Epic
In 2016 they finished fourth. In 2017 they finished fifth. In 2018 they stepped onto the podium, finishing third. In 2019 they went one better, earning the silver medal. The question for the 2020 Absa Cape Epic is if Cannondale Factory Racing can add the names “Manuel Fumic and Henrique Avancini” to the race’s list […]
Review: Cannondale Habit
Unveiled in late 2018, the Cannondale Habit is presented as a versatile mid-travel 29er trail bike. We spent a few weeks on the bike to get a feel for what the Habit is all about. Perhaps the most obvious change, aside from the looks is that the latest Habit iteration drops Cannondale’s signature Lefty in […]
First Ride: Cannondale Habit NEO
Cannondale have put down their stake in the e-mountain bike market with the launch of two all-new models, the Habit NEO and Moterra. Although e-mountain bikes aren’t a stranger to the Cannondale line-up, these new models see Cannondale join something of a revolution in the electric mountain bike category. Bike Hub had the privilege of […]
All-new SuperSix EVO gets the aero treatment, still lightweight
Cannondale today announced the launch of the all-new SuperSix EVO – a dramatic evolution of their classic road racing machine. Redesigned to significantly reduce aerodynamic drag, while staying true to its light, smooth and agile roots, it’s a pure road bike built to help the modern rider fly. Aerodynamic efficiency has a huge affect on […]
Epic Bike Check: Henrique Avancini’s Cannondale Scalpel Si
Despite hopes of taking the overall Cape Epic victory, Henrique Avancini and his race partner Manuel Fumic had a fairly successful race with a stage win and the second spot on the general classification podium. Team Cannondale Factory Racing took on the challenge with a pair of Cannondale’s racing dual suspension bike, the Scalpel Si. […]
First ride: Cannondale SystemSix Carbon Ultegra
Earlier this year Cannondale unveiled the SystemSix – their much-awaited foray into the aero road bike market. Not shy in the announcement of this new performance road bike, Cannondale claim the SystemSix is the “fastest road bike in the world”. Interestingly Cannondale do shy away from marketing the SystemSix as an “aero” bike. Don’t be […]
New Lefty Ocho and Scalpel-Si lineup now available from Cannondale
Earlier this year Cannondale announced their next generation Lefty, dubbed the Ocho, along with a new Cannondale F-Si hardtail. After that early ignition of an inevitable itch to upgrade, the Ocho-equipped 2019 Cannondale mountain bike range is now available in the South African market. In case you missed the news, or just need a refresher, […]
Cannondale announce the SystemSix aero bike
Cannondale unveiled the all-new SystemSix aerodynamic road race bike today. Cannondale has not held back with their admiration for the new bike declaring it to be “fastest road bike in the world” for most scenarios. The bike’s design integrates the frame (including the use of disc brakes), fork, seatpost, bar, stem, and wheels to work […]
Cannondale let’s you define “road-riding” with all-road range
For those ready to venture onto the dirt, the gravel, the backroads and beat-up byways, the bikes in the Cannondale SE Collection are your ticket off of the paved and predictable. Specially equipped with bigger tires, wider rims, and lower gearing, the SE versions of these road bikes offer more comfort, more versatility and more […]
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Ultegra review
The Synapse is Cannondale’s endurance bike offering which first appeared in 2006. The bike has evolved over four editions to the all-new 2018 model with a new carbon layout for weight reduction and an all disc brake platform with greater tyre clearance. The Frame The 2018 Synapse frame is constructed using a new carbon layout […]
Cannondale reveal the all-new Lefty Ocho and F-Si hardtail
Cannondale Factory Racing are revealing Cannondale’s latest F-Si hardtail racer equipped with an all-new Lefty Ocho fork at the Albstadt World Cup this weekend. Lefty Highlights: Cannondale has announced the new Lefty Ocho today. Ocho is Spanish for eight and some sources claim its also slang for cool or a person carrying a gun. Although […]