A fast carbon gravel bike with wireless shifting, carbon wheels and power measurement.
The Cannondale SuperX 1 is built for riders who like to push the pace when the road turns to gravel. Its carbon frame, SRAM Force XPLR AXS drivetrain and DT Swiss GRC 1400 carbon wheels make it a serious option for gravel racing, fast group rides and long mixed-surface events.
Finished in Moonrock, the SuperX combines race-focused handling with 40 mm Vittoria tyres and room for wider rubber when your route calls for it.
Not sure which model is right for you? Read our Cannondale gravel bike buyer’s guide or browse the full gravel bike collection.
Carbon Frame Built for Speed
The SuperX carbon frame combines aerodynamic shaping with a responsive feel for accelerating, climbing and riding at pace. Cannondale’s Proportional Response construction adjusts the carbon layup across the size range to suit different riders.
Internal cable routing keeps the frame tidy, while a BSA threaded bottom bracket and UDH-compatible rear derailleur mount use practical standards for servicing and component replacement.
SRAM Force XPLR AXS
SRAM Force XPLR AXS gives the SuperX wireless electronic shifting with a simple single-chainring setup. The 13-speed 10–46T cassette provides a useful range for rolling gravel, faster road sections and climbs.
Force hydraulic disc brakes provide controlled stopping power when the surface gets loose or the weather changes. An SRAM AXS charger is listed with the bike, so you can keep the derailleur battery ready for your next ride.
Power Meter Included
The SRAM Force XPLR AXS crankset includes a power meter, giving you a way to measure your effort without adding a separate crankset or power pedals.
Pair it with a compatible cycling computer to track your output during training, pace a long climb or keep an eye on your effort during an event. If you are new to riding with power, we can help you get started at handover.
DT Swiss GRC 1400 Carbon Wheels
DT Swiss GRC 1400 DICUT carbon wheels give the SuperX a responsive feel when you pick up the pace. The 50 mm-deep rims have a 24 mm internal width and are paired with DT Swiss 240 hubs and Aero Comp spokes.
Vittoria Terreno T50 700 × 40c tyres provide a fast-rolling setup for gravel and mixed surfaces. The wheels and tyres are tubeless-ready, and tubeless valves are listed with the bike. Sealant and final tubeless setup may still be required.
Control on Loose Gravel
Cannondale’s OutFront steering geometry pairs a relaxed head angle with a 55 mm fork offset. It helps the front end feel settled on loose surfaces and at speed, while remaining responsive when you need to change your line.
The SuperX is also suited to cyclocross. Fit suitable cyclocross tyres and it can be used for racing between the tape as well as longer gravel events.
SystemBar R-One Carbon Cockpit
The Cannondale SystemBar R-One combines the handlebar and stem in one carbon cockpit, with internal routing for a clean front end. Bar width and stem length vary with frame size.
The integrated design looks tidy and keeps the cockpit streamlined, but changing the bar width or stem length involves replacing the complete bar and stem. Getting the fit right before ordering is worthwhile.
Room for Wider Tyres
Cannondale lists clearance for tyres up to 48 mm at the frame and 51 mm at the fork, with at least 4 mm of clearance on each side. The frame is the limiting point when choosing tyres for both wheels.
Actual tyre width depends on the tyre, rim and pressure. Check the measured clearance of your chosen setup, particularly if you plan to ride in mud.
Key Features
- SuperX carbon frame and fork
- Proportional Response size-specific frame construction
- OutFront steering geometry with 55 mm fork offset
- SRAM Force XPLR AXS 13-speed wireless electronic shifting
- SRAM Force XPLR AXS Wide crankset with integrated power meter
- SRAM Force XPLR 10–46T cassette
- SRAM Force hydraulic disc brakes
- DT Swiss GRC 1400 DICUT tubeless-ready carbon wheels
- DT Swiss 240 hubs
- Vittoria Terreno T50 700 × 40c tubeless-ready tyres
- Cannondale SystemBar R-One integrated carbon cockpit
- Cannondale C1 Aero 27 carbon seatpost
- Tyre clearance up to 48 mm at the frame and 51 mm at the fork
- Concealed top-tube bag mounting point
- Tubeless valves, SRAM AXS charger and computer mount listed as included
- Moonrock finish
- Pedals not included
Who Is It For?
- Gravel racing and fast gravel events
- Riders who enjoy pushing the pace on mixed surfaces
- Long training rides on gravel and sealed roads
- Cyclocross riding with suitable tyres
- Riders training and pacing events with power
- Anyone wanting wireless shifting and carbon wheels
- Riders looking for a premium gravel race bike
Our Thoughts
The SuperX 1 is the Cannondale we would look at if you want a fast gravel bike with the upgrades already fitted. Force XPLR AXS keeps shifting simple, the power meter gives you useful training data, and the DT Swiss wheels are a quality part of the build.
Compared with the Topstone, the SuperX is more focused on speed and has a more direct feel, without Kingpin rear suspension. If comfort on long, rough roads is your main priority, the Topstone may suit you better. If racing and fast rides are what you enjoy, the SuperX is worth a closer look.
Specifications
Frame and Fork
- Frame: SuperX carbon, Proportional Response construction, internal cable routing, UDH compatible and flat-mount disc
- Fork: SuperX carbon, integrated crown race, Delta Steerer, internal routing and flat-mount disc
- Fork offset: 55 mm
- Headset: Integrated, 1-1/8-inch to 1-1/2-inch
- Front axle: 12 × 100 mm thru-axle
- Rear axle: 12 × 142 mm thru-axle
- Bottom-bracket shell: 68 mm BSA threaded
- Maximum tyre clearance: 48 mm frame / 51 mm fork
Drivetrain
- Shifters: SRAM Force AXS, 13-speed
- Rear derailleur: SRAM Force XPLR AXS, 13-speed
- Crankset: SRAM Force XPLR AXS Wide with power meter
- Cassette: SRAM Force XPLR XG-1371, 10–46T, 13-speed
- Chain: SRAM Force, 13-speed
- Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB BSA Road 68 Wide
- Pedals: Not included
Brakes
- Brakes and levers: SRAM Force AXS hydraulic disc
- Rotors: SRAM CenterLine X Centre Lock, 160 mm front and rear
Wheels and Tyres
- Wheels: DT Swiss GRC 1400 DICUT carbon, 50 mm depth, 24 mm internal width, 24-hole, tubeless-ready
- Hubs: DT Swiss 240, Centre Lock, straight-pull; 12 × 100 mm front and 12 × 142 mm rear, Ratchet EXP 36
- Spokes: DT Swiss Aero Comp
- Tyres: Vittoria Terreno T50, 700 × 40c, tubeless-ready
Cockpit and Contact Points
- Handlebar and stem: Cannondale SystemBar R-One integrated carbon cockpit, internal routing
- Bar tape: Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5 mm
- Saddle: Fizik Vento Argo X3, Kium rails, 140 mm
- Seatpost: Cannondale C1 Aero 27 carbon
Size-Specific Components
| Frame size | 51 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank length | 170 mm | 170 mm | 170 mm | 172.5 mm | 175 mm |
| SystemBar stem length × bar width | 90 × 380 mm | 100 × 400 mm | 100 × 400 mm | 110 × 400 mm | 110 × 420 mm |
Additional Details
- Colour: Moonrock
- Sizes listed: 51, 54, 56, 58 and 61 cm
- Extras: Tubeless valves, SRAM AXS charger and SystemBar R-One Garmin/Wahoo computer mount
Select your preferred size to check current availability.
Size Guide
The right SuperX size depends on your height, body proportions and preferred riding position. The integrated cockpit makes checking your fit particularly important. Contact Chain Reaction for personalised sizing advice before ordering, especially if you are between sizes.
Why Buy from Chain Reaction?
- Official Cannondale dealer
- Professionally assembled, tuned and safety checked
- Brakes professionally checked and bedded in
- SRAM AXS shifting checked and configured
- Power meter operation checked
- Expert gravel-bike sizing and setup advice
- Help choosing tyres and setting up tubeless
- Practical advice on charging, care and maintenance
- Finance and WorkRide options available
Visit Chain Reaction at 4/218 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch. There are more than 200 free car parks on-site, along with plenty of room to discuss sizing and setup.
Specifications are based on supplier and manufacturer information and may change without notice. Components can vary between production batches. Pedals are not included; please contact us if a particular component or accessory is important to your purchase.
