Get Ready to Be Blown Away: EF Pro Cycling's New Bikes Are Here, and They're Faster Than Ever!
Prepare yourselves, cycling enthusiasts! Cannondale has just unveiled what they're calling their "fastest fleet ever," and EF Pro Cycling's team bikes are sporting a stunning new look for the 2026 season. This isn't just a fresh coat of paint; it's a significant evolution in their pursuit of speed, featuring the highly anticipated SuperSix EVO road bike and the SuperSlice time trial bike.
While many manufacturers are trying to appeal to a wider range of riders, Cannondale seems to be doubling down on pure performance with their latest SuperSix EVO. They've collaborated closely with the EF Pro Cycling roster to fine-tune this all-around race machine. Remember Ben Healy's incredible long-distance attacks and his stint in the yellow jersey during the 2025 Tour de France? It’s hard to imagine the updated geometry, now featuring a lower stack and aligning more closely with bikes like the Specialized Tarmac SL8, wasn't influenced by his electrifying performances. Could this be a hint of what's to come for the 2027 Road World Championships?
But here's where it gets controversial... You might need a keen eye to spot the differences between the new SuperSix and its predecessor. Cannondale has opted for subtle external tweaks, focusing on gaining those crucial marginal gains in the wind tunnel rather than a complete aesthetic overhaul. Instead of a radical redesign, their priority was weight reduction. For the top-tier EF Pro Cycling SuperSix EVO Lab71 bikes, this translates to a remarkably light 728g frame in a size 56cm. Combined with other enhancements, including a new cockpit, the Lab71 model is a staggering 148g lighter than the previous generation!
And the aesthetics? The frames are now adorned with eye-catching new paintwork for both the men's and women's EF Pro Cycling teams, proudly showcasing their iconic pink alongside a more understated black. On the road, these machines are kitted out with a SRAM Red groupset, Vision wheels, a Fizik saddle, Vittoria Cora Pro tires, and Wahoo Speedplay pedals.
And this is the part most people miss... The team has also revealed their new time trial weapon: the Cannondale SuperSlice. While we got a glimpse of the SuperSix earlier in the year, the SuperSlice has been lurking in the shadows for longer. We first spotted an unreleased version way back at the 2021 Tour de France, and it even made a brief appearance during the 2022 Palace X Rapha Tour de France collaboration. Whether this is the exact same machine remains to be seen, but the EF Pro Cycling SuperSlice sports a much more subdued black paint job compared to the vibrant Rapha x Palace edition.
However, the real magic lies in its performance. The new SuperSlice is engineered to shave off an incredible 10 watts at 50 kph compared to Cannondale's previous time trial bike. This translates to a 14% reduction in drag! While this aerodynamic advantage has led to a slight weight increase of 60g due to deeper tube profiles, it's a small price to pay when aerodynamics reigns supreme in the race of truth. Complementing this is Vittoria's new 30mm Corsa Pro Speed tires, a size reportedly requested by professional riders. But does this signal a growing confusion around optimal tire widths in the peloton?
EF Pro Cycling Team Bike Specifications:
Cannondale Lab71 SuperSix EVO
* Frame/fork: Lab71 SuperSix EVO, Gen 5, Ultralight Series 0 Carbon
* Drivetrain: SRAM Red AXS
* Rims: Vision Metron RS
* Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Pro
* Bar and stem: Cannondale integrated SystemBar Road, ultralight, full carbon
* Saddle: Fizik
* Pedals: Wahoo Speedplay
Cannondale Lab71 SuperSlice
* Frame: Lab71 SuperSlice, Gen 3, Ultralight Series 0 Carbon
* Fork: Deep aero-section SuperSlice Gen 3 Delta Steerer fork
* Drivetrain: SRAM Red AXS
* Rims: Vision Metron RS
* Tyres: Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed, 700x30c
* Bar and extensions: SystemBar TT integrated full carbon base bar with Vision MonoRiser and Vision custom extensions
* Saddle: Fizik
* Pedals: Wahoo Speedplay
What do you think of these new machines? Are you excited about the focus on pure speed, or do you miss the days of more dramatic design changes? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
