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Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 vs Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9
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Key differences
- The Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 starts €2,000 cheaper (€11,999 vs €13,999 for the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9).
- Our verdict scores both 80/100 overall.
- The Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71's lightest build is 0.20 kg lighter (6.4 kg vs 6.6 kg).
- The Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 comes in 8 sizes, the Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9 in 7.
Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71
Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL9
| CannondaleSuperSix EVO LAB71 | SpecializedS-Works Tarmac SL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | Cannondale | Specialized |
| Build | SuperSix EVO LAB71 | S-Works Tarmac SL9 - Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Build notes | Colour Cashmere. Europe and the UK sell it as the 'SMU' version (model code C1123GU SMU, US C1111GU) with the same parts list. The UK store lists sizes 52-58 only. At launch BikeRadar reported a UK price of £12,000. Cannondale doesn't state a complete-bike weight for this build. Extras: Gripper Aero bottles and CarbonGrip Aero cages, BB tool, tubeless valves, SystemBar SL computer mount and Shimano EC300 charging connector. | Colour: Satin Carbon (US). Weight of a painted production bike as pictured. |
| Price (MSRP) | €11,999$13,499£10,500 | €13,999$13,500£11,999 |
| Bike weight | — | 6.6 kg14.6 lb |
| Weight measured on size | — | 56 |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
| Generation | Gen 5 | SL9 |
| Launched | 2026-02 | 2026-06 |
| Discipline | Aero road | Aero road |
| UCI legal | Yes | Not stated |
| Verdict (out of 100) | ||
| Overall score | 80 | 80 |
| Aero | 86 | 87 |
| Frame | 94 | 95 |
| Components | 92 | 94 |
| Fit | 82 | 82 |
| Practicality | 64 | 72 |
| Price | 40 | 27 |
| Weight | 100 | 100 |
| Frame & fork | ||
| Frame material | Carbon (LAB71 Series 0, size-specific layup) | FACT 12r Carbon |
| Fork material | Carbon (LAB71 Series 0, Delta steerer) | S-Works FACT 12r Carbon (Flow Fork) |
| Frame weight | 728 g25.7 oz | 687 g24.2 oz |
| Fork weight | 392 g13.8 oz | — |
| Frameset weight | — | 1,390 g3.06 lb |
| Weight measured on | Cannondale white paper, size 56: painted frame with all bonded parts 728 g, fork with uncut steerer and full spacer stack 392 g. The product pages give 755 g for a painted 56 cm frame and 378 g for the fork; BikeRadar reported 410 g for the fork at launch. | Frame 687 g as stated by Specialized; frameset (frame, fork, headset bearings, S-Works Rapide Post) 1.39 kg in size 56, painted production frame |
| Max system weight | — | 125 kg275.6 lb |
| Frame sizes | 44, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 | 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| Colours | Cashmere (LAB71), Raw (LAB71 SL and frameset), Black with WOW colors and EF Pro Cycling Team Replica (frameset) | Satin Carbon; Satin Silver Dust; Gloss Ruby Metallic; Gloss Dolomite Metallic; Gloss Carbon; Gloss Vivid Red / Tarmac Black; RTP Raw Carbon; Made in Racing Red (LTD); Gloss Metallic White Silver (LTD); team replica paints (varies by build and region) |
| Also available as | Gen 5 SuperSix EVO in Hi-MOD (781 g frame, size 56) and Carbon (910 g) grades with the same geometry and stiffness, per Cannondale's white paper | Tarmac SL9 S-Level (FACT 10r frame with FACT 12r fork), Expert and Comp builds; S-Works LTD and team replica editions |
| UCI frame approval | Approved 11 Feb 2025 as 'SuperSix EVO Series 0' (frame and fork), sizes 44-61 (8), code CANN-S60 (UCI list version 2026.10.02) | — |
| Compatibility & standards | ||
| Brake type | Hydraulic disc, flat mount | Hydraulic disc, flat mount |
| Max rotor size | — | 160 mm |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Max tire width | 32 mm | 32 mm |
| Bottom bracket standard | BSA 68 mm threaded | BSA threaded, 68 mm |
| Front axle | 12x100 mm thru-axle | 12x100 mm thru-axle |
| Rear axle | 12x142 mm thru-axle | 12x142 mm thru-axle (UDH dropout) |
| Drivetrain compatibility | — | 1x and 2x; Shimano Di2 (wired routing) and SRAM AXS. 2x chainrings: Shimano 34-42 / 50-55T, SRAM 35-41 / 48-54T; 1x 46-54T. Cassettes: Shimano 11-36 max, SRAM 10-46 max. |
| 1x compatible | — | Yes |
| Max chainring | — | 55T |
| Front derailleur mount | — | Removable braze-on hanger; cover for 1x |
| Cable routing | Internal, through the Delta steerer | Internal |
| Hydration & storage | ||
| Bottle mounts | — | 2 |
| Bottle mount locations | — | Down tube and seat tube |
| Fit & adjustability | ||
| Cockpit | One-piece carbon bar and stem (Cannondale SystemBar Road; SystemBar Road SL on the LAB71 SL) | One-piece bar and stem (Roval Rapide Cockpit) on S-Works builds |
| Seatpost type | Cannondale C1 Aero 40 Carbon V2 with titanium hardware, 365 mm, 0 mm offset (44-54) or 15 mm (56-61); integrated seat binder | S-Works Rapide Post, FACT carbon, D-shaped (35.9 x 18.4 mm), 15 mm offset, integrated wedge |
| Fit notes | Stock SystemBar Road sizes are 90x340 mm (44-52), 100x360 mm (54-56) and 110x380 mm (58-61); the narrow tops flare 20 mm per side. Compared with Gen 4, stack is 10 mm lower in every size and the old 51 cm was replaced by 50 and 52. | Seven sizes from 44 to 61 cm with the same performance targets for every size. Stock bar width and stem length change with size (380 mm and 75 mm on 44-49 up to 420 mm and 110 mm on 58-61). The user manual also lists a separate Rapide stem (31.8 mm bar clamp) with Expert Shallow Bend handlebars; headset spacers up to 35 mm. |
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Manufacturer aero claims | Yaw-weighted drag 0.003 m² (CdA) lower than the Gen 4 SuperSix EVO, weighted at 40 km/h road speed. Cannondale says it is faster than many pure aero bikes while weighing up to a kilo less. | Specialized calls it the most aerodynamic road race bike it has tested and claims 4 W less drag; the Speed Sniffer head tube is 4 mm narrower for a 10% smaller frontal area. Specialized measures it by 'Time to Finish' over simulated race courses. |
| Testing method | CFD and wind tunnel. Cannondale combines drag-versus-yaw tunnel data with a modelled distribution of on-road yaw angles into one yaw-weighted drag value, and quotes power only with a speed. | Specialized Win Tunnel with a 6th-generation moving-leg mannequin, plus race-course simulations |
| Tube profile | Truncated NACA aerofoils, each tube shaped for its own structural and airflow needs; designed with the Gripper Aero bottles and CarbonGrip Aero cages | Speed Sniffer head tube, dropped down tube, Win Fin rear, twisted-blade Flow Fork, deep S-Works Rapide Post |
| Travel, maintenance & warranty | ||
| Headset bearings | Integrated, 1-1/8 in to 1-1/4 in (Delta steerer) | CeramicSpeed SLT bearings, 49.5 mm OD x 40.5 mm ID x 6.5 mm, 45° (top and bottom); 28.6 mm steerer |
| Derailleur hanger | UDH (SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger) | UDH (SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger) |
| Maintenance | — | Front rotor 160 mm only, rear 140 or 160 mm. The user manual lists tubeless compatibility as 'Only S-Works (OE spec)'. No rack, fender, bag or kickstand mounts; 2.3 kg seat-bag limit. |
| Proprietary parts | Delta-steerer fork, SystemBar one-piece cockpit, C1 Aero 40 seatpost and integrated seat binder | Roval Rapide one-piece cockpit, S-Works Rapide seatpost and wedge, custom headset bearings |
| Frame warranty | Limited lifetime warranty on the frame; one year on Cannondale components | — |
| Sold via | Cannondale online store (bikes are delivered to and assembled by an authorised retailer) and Cannondale retailers | Specialized retailers and specialized.com |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Groupset | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 |
| Launched | 2021 · current generation | 2021 · current generation |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Electronic | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless | Yes | — |
| Drivetrain | 2x | 2x |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9270 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9270 |
| Notes | Combined shift and hydraulic brake levers, wireless | — |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 |
| Chainrings | 52/36 | 52/36 |
| Crank lengths available | 165 mm (44-50), 170 mm (52-56), 172.5 mm (58-61) | 165 mm (44-52), 170 mm (54-56), 172.5 mm (58-61) |
| Power meter | 4iiii Precision 3+ Pro | 4iiii Precision Pro |
| Launched | 2024 · current generation | — |
| Measurement | — | Dual-sided |
| Bottom bracket | CeramicSpeed BB Alpha | CeramicSpeed BB Alpha |
| Standard | BSA 68 mm threaded | BSA threaded, Shimano |
| Notes | Listed by Cannondale as 'BB Alpha for BSA DUB' | — |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250 |
| Notes | — | Braze-on |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9250 |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 |
| Range | 11-30 | 11-34 |
| Speeds | 12-speed | 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M9100 | Shimano CN-M9100 |
| Notes | — | XTR M9100 chain with quick link |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake calipers | Shimano Dura-Ace BR-R9270 | Shimano Dura-Ace BR-R9270 |
| Type | Hydraulic disc, flat mount | Hydraulic disc |
| Rotors | Shimano RT-CL900 | — |
| Front rotor | 160 mm | — |
| Rear rotor | 140 mm | — |
| Mount | Center Lock | — |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Wheelset | Reserve 57TA (front) / 64TA (rear) | Roval Rapide CLX III |
| Front rim depth | 57 mm | 51 mm |
| Rear rim depth | 64 mm | 48.5 mm |
| Internal rim width | — | 21 mm |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Tubeless ready | Yes | Yes |
| Hubs | DT Swiss 180 Dicut, SINC ceramic bearings, Center Lock, Ratchet EXP 36 | Roval LF18F 18H front, LF19-R 24H rear, with Sinc ceramic bearings |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Dicut, straight pull | Roval by ARRIS composite aero spokes with Ti end fittings |
| Tires | Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR | Specialized Cotton TLR |
| Tire width | 29 mm | 30 mm |
| Notes | — | Specialized also lists 700x25-35 mm TPU inner tubes |
| Cockpit | ||
| Handlebar | Cannondale SystemBar Road | Roval Rapide Cockpit |
| Type | One-piece bar and stem | One-piece bar and stem |
| Integrated stem | Yes | Yes |
| Widths available | 90x340 mm (44-52), 100x360 mm (54-56), 110x380 mm (58-61) stem length x width | 380 mm (44-54), 400 mm (56), 420 mm (58-61) as fitted by size |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Notes | 20 mm flare each side | Stem length 75 mm (44-49), 90 mm (52), 100 mm (54-56), 110 mm (58-61); accessory mount compatible with Bar Fly 4 adapters |
| Headset | Integrated 1-1/8 in / 1-1/4 in | CeramicSpeed SLT |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||
| Saddle | Fizik Vento Antares 00 | Specialized S-Works Power with Mirror |
| Saddle width | 140 mm | — |
| Widths available | — | 155 mm (44-52), 143 mm (54-61) |
| Rails | Carbon | — |
| Material | Carbon shell | — |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C1 Aero 40 Carbon V2 | Specialized S-Works Rapide Post |
| Offset / setback | 0 mm (44-54), 15 mm (56-61) | 15 mm |
| Material | Carbon | FACT carbon |
| Notes | 365 mm long, titanium hardware | 300 mm long (44-52), 380 mm (54-61); integrated wedge binder |
| Bar tape | Fizik Tempo Bondcush Soft | Supacaz Super Sticky Kush |
| Thickness | 3 mm | — |
| Included extras | ||
| Bottle cages | Cannondale CarbonGrip Aero | — |
| Notes | With Cannondale Gripper Aero bottles | — |
| Geometry (smallest – largest size) | ||
| Sizes | 44, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 | 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| Rider height min | 144–190 cm4′9″–6′3″ | — |
| Rider height max | 154–200 cm5′1″–6′7″ | — |
| Stack | 495–615 mm19.5–24.2″ | 501–612 mm19.7–24.1″ |
| Reach | 373–406 mm14.7–16″ | 366–408 mm14.4–16.1″ |
| Seat tube angle | 72.5–74.5° | 73–75.5° |
| Head tube angle | 70.9–73° | 70.5–74° |
| Head tube length | 89–209 mm3.5–8.2″ | 99–204 mm3.9–8″ |
| Effective top tube | 510–600 mm20.1–23.6″ | 496–595 mm19.5–23.4″ |
| Seat tube length | 400–570 mm15.7–22.4″ | 433–545 mm17–21.5″ |
| Chainstay | 410 mm16.1″ | 410 mm16.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 980–1,024 mm38.6–40.3″ | 970–1,013 mm38.2–39.9″ |
| BB drop | 69–74 mm2.7–2.9″ | 72–74 mm2.8–2.9″ |
| BB height | 269–274 mm10.6–10.8″ | 266–268 mm10.5–10.6″ |
| Fork length | 376 mm14.8″ | 370 mm14.6″ |
| Fork offset | 45–55 mm1.8–2.2″ | 44–47 mm1.7–1.9″ |
| Trail | 58–60 mm2.3–2.4″ | 52–71 mm2–2.8″ |
| Front centre | 582–624 mm22.9–24.6″ | 567–609 mm22.3–24″ |
| Standover | 694–846 mm27.3–33.3″ | 722–833 mm28.4–32.8″ |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Crank length | 165–172.5 mm6.5–6.8″ | 165–172.5 mm6.5–6.8″ |
| Stem length | 90–110 mm3.5–4.3″ | 75–110 mm3–4.3″ |
| Handlebar width | 340–380 mm13.4–15″ | 380–420 mm15–16.5″ |
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