The bikes of Cannondale Pro Cycling

This article originally published on BikeRadar

Cannondale strengthened its commitment to professional cycling this weekend with the presentation of the 2013 Cannondale Pro Cycling team. Cannondale has had a presence in the pro peloton since Saeco-Cannondale in the '90s. Now, Cannondale has stepped up to become the title sponsor of Liquigas team it has worked with since 2007.

The new team has a roster full of talented riders, including 2010 Giro d’Italia winner Ivan Basso, 22-year-old sprinting phenom Peter Sagan, and American domestique Ted King.

These riders will be equipped by many of the same sponsors as the 2012 Liquigas-Cannondale team, including SRAM, Fi’zi:k, Sugoi and Sidi. One notable exception is Mavic, which has been replaced by FSA’s aero brand, Vision, which will be supplying wheels and TT bars.

SuperSix EVO Hi-Mod

The Cannondale Pro Cycling team’s workhorse is a team-specific version of Cannondale’s SuperSix EVO Hi-Mod. We reviewed the SuperSix EVO last year and came away impressed. It does a commendable job of balancing performance with comfort—something team members are sure to appreciate during some of the season’s most demanding stage races.

Race kit will vary depending on the needs of the individual athletes, as well as on the course conditions, but will be generally be mix of the following components.

Specifications

Frame: Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-Mod
Fork: Cannondale SuperSix EVO
Headset: Cannondale SuperSix EVO SL, 1.125” to 1.25” tapered
Stem: FSA K-Force, SL-K or OS-99 CSI
Handlebars: FSA K-Force Light or Plasma
Tape/grips: fi'zi:k
Shift/Brake levers: SRAM Red
Brakes: SRAM Red
Front Derailleur: SRAM Red
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Red
Cassette: SRAM XG-1090
Chain: SRAM PC-1091
Crankset: Cannondale Hollowgram SISL2 w/SRAM Red chainrings (53/39T)
Bottom bracket: SRAM PressFit 30
Pedals: Speedplay Zero Nanogram
Wheelset: Vision Metron 81, TC50 or TC 24
Tires: Kenda clinchers and tubulars
Saddle: fi'zi:k Aliante, Arione or Antares
Seatpost: FSA K-Force Light (25 or 32mm setback)

Slice RS

In addition to the SuperSix EVO Hi-Mod, the Cannondale Pro Cycling team will be riding the Slice RS for time trials. According to Cannondale, year’s Slice RS weighs 300 grams less than last year's frameset, with additional weight savings coming from lighter wheels and handlebars supplied by Vision.

Specifications

Frame: Cannondale Slice RS
Fork: Cannondale Slice RS
Stem: Integrated
Handlebars: Vision Metron
Tape/grips: fi'zi:k
Shift/Brake levers: SRAM Red
Brakes: Cannondale Integrated Mini-V, carbon brake arms
Front Derailleur: SRAM Red
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Red
Cassette: SRAM XG-1090
Chain: SRAM PC-1091
Crankset: Cannondale Hollowgram SISL2 w/SRAM Red chainrings (54/42T)
Bottom bracket: SRAM PressFit 30
Pedals: Speedplay Zero Nanogram
Wheelset: Vision Metron 81 and Metron Disc
Tires: Kenda tubulars
Saddle: fi'zi:k Aliante, Arione or Antares
Seatpost: Cannondale Slice RS Carbon

The Slice RS is leaner and meaner for 2013

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