Cannondale reimagine SuperX with increased versatility

Tweaked geometry, thru axles and more clearance make bike better equipped for technical 'cross courses, CAADX also revamped

Philippe Tremblay June 28, 2016

The 2017 Cannondale SuperX and it’s aluminum cousin the CAADX have been revamped to handle fast and technical cyclocross courses with more steering stability and a tweaked geometry. Additional clearance for a wider selection of tires also make it suitable for adventure and gravel rides. Additionally, the top end Team SuperX is equipped with Zipp 303 wheels and thru axles.

SuperX profile

SuperX asymmetric integration

SuperX seat clamp

SuperX Save stays

SuperX front thru axle

SuperX internal cable routing

SuperX removable FD mount

SuperX flat mount disc

The SuperX and CAADX incorporate new features for responsive steering and to handle nimbly. Cannondale say the Outfront Steering Geometry puts the rider in a better position to handle through technical courses . For increased stability the frame has a slack head angle of 71.5-degrees with a fork offset of 55 mm, 63 mm trail and 68 mm bottom bracket drop. Additionally, the 422 mm chainstays provide good traction when climbing and on slippery surfaces. Cannondale say the tweaked geometry provides agile handling and quick steering whether going at highspeed or steering around obstacles.

CAADX tapered headtube

CAADX Save stays

CAADX removable brake bridge

CAADX internal brake routing

CAADX flat mount

Cannondale have also introduced a technology they call Speed Save Micro-Suspension to the rear stays and fork of both the frames that is designed to absorb shock for better control, traction and comfort.

The SuperX drivetrain is offset 6 mm to allow for an evenly dished rear wheel with tires up to 40 mm and still have 5 mm of clearance. This wide tire clearance gives the bike increased versatility to be used on adventure or gravel rides. While the CAADX can only go as big as 35 mm tires, the aluminium version has a similar geometry as the SuperX.

SuperX Ultegra

SuperX Team

SuperX 105

SuperX Force

SuperX Women's Force

The SuperX is given flat mount front and rear disc brakes and a 25.4 mm Save seatpost with 2 cm more of exposed and a hidden clamp bolt. The frame has internal cable routing and a removable front derailleur hanger for a clean look when the bike is setup with one chainring. The CAADX