First Look: Cannondale’s 2015 SuperX and CAADX Cyclocross Bikes - Bye Cantis, Good day Hydraulics
Cannondale says bye-bye to cantilevers, good day to hydraulic disc brakes for 2015. The company showcased their newest, high-of-the-line cyclocross model, the SuperX Hi-Mod Carbon SRAM Purple 22, at Press Camp 2014, and we've got a full photograph gallery of that bike, in addition to unique details, photographs and pricing on the other six cyclocross models (plus a Synapse disc brake bike that caught our eye).
Cannondale’s newest lineup is also indicative of the way the company imagines the way forward for cyclocross. All of their 2015 fashions, from entry-degree to dream bike, possess disc brakes-even the $1080 Sora-outfitted model. The shortage of cantilevers could be a snub to traditional Europeans and retro-grouches, just like the move Large made in 2014 with their TCX sequence, though Cannondale still appears to resist the similar leap to via-axle systems.
Crimson 22 hydraulic disc brakes and drivetrain on the flagship model. Cannondale’s 2015 Tremendous-X Hello-Mod with Red 22 Hydro R. © Cyclocross Journal
The carbon SuperX line is an all-SRAM, all-hydraulic affair this 12 months, and even the highest CAADX aluminum mannequin options hydraulic brakes. The top-of-the-line model, the SuperX Hi-Mod SRAM RED Disc, would be the only bike utilizing the company’s highest grade “high modulus” carbon fiber. This top-shelf model shown above features Pink 22 Hydro R levers, Pink 22 hydraulic disc brakes, and Purple 22 derailleurs.
Cannondale was an early adopter of BB30, and makes use of it with its ultralight SI crankset. © Cyclocross Magazine
A Cannondale SI crankset reportedly shaves weight even over the Crimson 22 providing, and a Cannondale bar and stem preserve the handling tasks in house. Up front, the fork presents large mud clearance, and in the rear it’s nearly as good. We estimate 40c tires would fit without a downside, to your burly gravel adventures.
Curious that Cannondale didn’t select the Iron Cross or Grail rims for higher burp-free low strain tubeless use. © Cyclocross Magazine
The one curious element selection we observed on the SuperX Hello-Mod Pink 22 was the Alpha 340 rims paired with the wonderful Racing Ralph tires. Neither part works well in low pressure tubeless conditions in our experience, and the combination is particularly problematic. Other NoTubes rims just like the Iron Cross and the just-launched NoTubes Grail rim, or alternate options from American Basic or Industry Nine can be better cyclocross options if the racer was to need to remove the inner tubes and check out tubeless. Still, with internal tubes, as the bikes roll out of shops, the Alpha 340 rim and Schwalbe Racing Ralph tires will do their job well. The SuperX Hi-Mod Purple 22 comes with the worth tag of $5960.00.
Pink 22 Hydro R levers will help modulate gearing and braking on the Hi-Mod version. © Cyclocross Magazine
Curiously enough, it appears as if SRAM’s next technology Hydro R system has impressed the decision-makers at Cannondale. All three of their carbon fiber fashions come outfitted with the expertise, all the way from SRAM Crimson 22 to the brand new SRAM Rival 22 proven below:
Cannondale SuperX Carbon SRAM Rival 22
SRAM must have made fairly an impression on firms at home and abroad with their new CX1 system made accessible this summer. Not only has Ridley jumped on the only chainring bandwagon with their newly launched X-Evening 10, however Cannondale has also joined the celebration with their all new 2015 SuperX Carbon CX1, retailing for $3790.00. The SuperX Carbon SRAM CX1, which is the center child of Cannondale’s carbon lineup, comes stocked with SRAM Force 22 levers, albeit with the shifting guts on the left lever taken out, and the Force CX1 crankset and Sort 2 rear derailleur we reviewed in March.
The Cannondale SuperX CX1 follows the trands towards single chainrings. Anticipate to see extra like it come cyclocross season.
The CAADX line changes up the geometry a bit from years past, nonetheless conserving what the corporate refers to as their “racing heritage with CAAD10 and SuperX inspired tube shapes, SAVE stays and race-bred geometry,” but now includes rack and fender mounts, as well as “a slightly more upright position,” so as to broaden usability, and probably to attraction to these looking for a bike that may go long in gravel grinders as well as take on a critical ’cross season. There’s four fashions, led by the CAADX Rival 22 mannequin that also options Rival Hydro R DoubleTap levers, Rival 22 HRD hydraulic disc brakes, and retails for $2170.
Cannondale CAADX SRAM Rival 22 Disc also features SRAM hydraulic disc brakes
There’s even a patriotic, race-y looking CAADX Tiagra Disc, which retails for just $1350.00:
Cannondale CAADX Tiagra Disc
This $2170 aluminum Synapse Rival 22 bike caught our eye. It’s a versatile commuter and wet climate-pleasant bike complete with fenders and Rival 22 hydraulic disc brakes. It started as a private Cannondale mission from one of the employees, and has now made it to market.
One among our favorite bikes from the show. Check out the curves on the stays and fork. © Cyclocross Magazine
The inexperienced is eye-catching in individual, the fork and stays characteristic some impressive curves, and the matching fenders make for a good-looking bike. This mannequin will probably be made in restricted portions, we’re sure, so bug your supplier now when you have your heart set on one.
2015 Line-Up Pricing
SuperX Hi-Mod SRAM RED Disc $5960.00
SuperX Carbon SRAM CX1 $3790.00
SuperX Carbon SRAM Rival 22 Disc $2710.00
CAADX SRAM Rival 22 Disc $2170.00
CAADX 105 Disc $1570.00
CAADX Tiagra Disc $1350.00
CAADX Sora Disc $1080.00
Synapse Rival 22 Disc $2170
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