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3. 3 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Although riders are different. They share the ultimate definition of performance. This is our obsession.

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5. 5 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Heritage Cannondale has been working with professional riders to optimize race platforms for 20 years. We have been making frames in Bedford Pa. for almost 25. The SuperSix is the first full carbon race bike that combines the feel of a Cannondale with our Bedford manufacturing.

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8. 8 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation ELITERACING Performance Criteria 1.Weight / Efficiency 2.Handling 3.Position/Fit 4.Comfort / Road Feel Linking Contents to Pages To link the contents to its slide, select the whole line of type (triple click), then go to the “Insert” menu above and select “Hyperlink….” On the left side of the pop-up menu box, click on the button “Place in This Document” then click on the slide you want linked to the contents. This will put a line under the type selected on the contents slide and the link will only work in the “Slide Show” view.

9. www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation 1. WEIGHT / EFFICIENCY Two opposing forces that have to be designed to work together

10. 10 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Full Carbon Frame, Fork & Crank 1965g – size 56 – painted with derailleur hanger, Fork and Hollowgram SL crank Material - The SuperSix is engineered from high modulus unidirectional Carbon Fiber. Unidirectional material provides a lower void content and allows us to optimize each tube for it’s intended purpose. The SuperSix doesn’t have a cosmetic woven top-layer - this further reduces weight Performance Criteria 1.Weight / Efficiency

11. 11 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Tapered Head Tube The unique trapezoid/tapered shape of the Head tube saves weight as it replicates the shape our unique full- carbon tapered steerer fork. This uses less material without sacrificing performance The fork tapers from 1 1/8 ” to 1.5” at the crown for lateral rigidity and weight savings. What’s in it for me? Lower weight and greater lateral stiffness = easier climbing, better acceleration and handling. Performance Criteria 1.Weight / Efficiency

12. 12 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Oversized Front Triangle The unique shape of the tapered head Tube allows it to accept a radically Oversized down tube. 56mm cross section The down tube of the SuperSix is Optimized for torsion while the top Tube is optimized for lateral stiffness. What’s in it for me? Better power transfer, responsiveness And handling. Whether climbing or descending this bike goes where you point it Performance Criteria 1. Weight / Efficiency

13. 13 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation CLEAN MOLDING TECHNOLOGY CO-MOLDING MONOCOQUE The top-tube, head tube and down tube are co-molded to the rear triangle in one step. What’s in it for me? A beautiful frame that is light, Efficient and made in the USA 1. Weight / Efficiency

14. 14 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation POWER The heart of the SuperSix is the one-piece BB Chain stay. Continuous fibers No redundant fibers Larger area for oversized chain stays to flow into BB No joint between the critical union of the BB shell and chain stays When co-molded to our front end it is like having one continuous spine from drop-outs to head tube What’s in it for me? Lighter weight, reduction in flex = Easier climbing and faster sprinting 1. Weight / Efficiency

15. 15 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Oversized One-Piece BB Chainstay The bottom bracket and chainstays were molded as one piece. This eliminates the need for overlap joints that add weight The expanded size allows for thinner walls and reduced weight while increasing rigidity. What’s in it for me? Easier climbs and better power transfer Performance Criteria 1.Weight / Efficiency

16. 16 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Oversized One-Piece BB Chainstay is system integrated The oversized BB30 shell comes equipped with the oversized spindle of Cannondale’s Si Crank set options. This oversized shell is molded as one piece with dramatically oversized chain stays What’s in it for me? Efficient pedaling and explosive power transfer. Performance Criteria 1. Weight / Efficiency

17. 17 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Asymmetrical Chainstays Each chain stay was developed with a specific shape and lay-up for Performance based on chain and axle loads. What’s in it for me? Explosive power transfer Performance Criteria 1. Weight / Efficiency

18. 18 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Thinline Hourglass Seat Stays The separate left and right seat stays of the SuperSix were engineered in our hallmark hourglass design using the least amount of material. They are attached to the seat tube without using heavy bolts, hardware or unnecessary overlap. What’s in it for me? Less material where you don’t need it for lower weight Performance Criteria 1.Weight / Efficiency

19. 19 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Full Carbon Down to the Dropouts Both front and rear dropouts are Full carbon with no steel attachment bolts or forged alloy parts. What’s in it for me? Your bike will be lighter and sexier Performance Criteria 1.Weight / Efficiency

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21. 21 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation POWER The back bone of the SuperSix is the one-piece BB Chainstay. Continuous fibers No redundant fibers Larger area for oversized chainstays to flow into BB No joint between the critical union of the BB shell and chainstays When co-molded to our front end it is like having one continuous spine from drop-outs to headtube What’s in it for me? This bike is on rails. Your wheels stay in plane for unparallel control 2. Handling

22. 22 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Oversized Front Triangle The unique shape of the tapered head tube allows it to accept an radically oversized down tube. The down tube of the SuperSix is optimized for torsion while the top tube is optimized for lateral stiffness. What’s in it for me? Better power transfer and responsiveness to ‘out of the saddle’ sprints or climbs. Tire patch to tire patch this bike is an unwavering descender Performance Criteria 2. Handling

23. 23 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Rear Triangle Assembly Using a precisely aligned bonding fixture the one-piece BB Chainstay is joined to the rest of the rear triangle parts: Seat stays Dropouts Seat tube What’s in it for me? Exact alignment provides confident handling and control for a proper victory salute. 2. Handling

24. 24 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation System Integration The front triangle of the SuperSix was developed as a single system Fully integrated to provide a light weight and stiff platform with no compromise on standard designs Si Headset 30/5mm top cover Si Carbon Steerer w/ new compression assembly Si Fork What’s in it for me? Confident steering and high-speed cornering. Performance Criteria 2. Handling

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26. 26 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation 8 Sizes Unlike most of our competition the SuperSix was developed around our Pro Tour proven traditional race geometry and 8 sizes as opposed to 4 - 5 from other brands. What’s in it for me? Best in class fit for a production carbon frame. Performance Criteria 3. Fit and Position

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28. 28 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Optimized Fork The fork of the SuperSix was designed with tapered curved blades for integrated vibration absorption without sacrificing lateral rigidity. What’s in it for me? Less upper body fatigue. Performance Criteria 4. Comfort

29. 29 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Top Tube The top tube is designed with a short vertical tube height for compliance. Performance Criteria 4. Comfort

30. 30 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Thinline Hourglass Seat Stays The separate left and right seat stays of the SuperSix are wafer thin and were engineered in our hallmark hourglass design using the least amount of material. This hourglass shape provides integrated vertical shock absorption. They run separately for the length of the stay which defuses more vibration and is more vertically compliant than a wish bone What’s in it for me? Less fatigue over long distances. Performance Criteria 4. Comfort

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32. 32 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Si Hollowgram SL At 580 grams it’s the lightest production crankset in the world! Equipped with ceramic bearings What’s in it for me? Unmatched efficiency Performance Criteria 1. Lightweight

33. 33 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Original Hollowgram cranks Wall thickness same for LH & RH cranks, as well as top and bottom walls along length and curvature of arched roof across width Stress concentrated at pedal end - not optimized design – lower stiffness to weight ratio than Hollowgram SL

34. 34 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Hollowgram SL Over 50 rounds of FEA done from base original Hollowgram cranks Wall thickness optimized separately for LH & RH cranks, as well as top and bottom walls along length and curvature of arched roof across width Whole crank shares load evenly showing optimized design – best stiffness to weight ratio

35. 35 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Now 25% more hollow! - Bigger pockets and thinner, more optimized wall thickness Hollowgram Hollowgram SL Pocket extends round spine Pocket extends round pedal spindle 8% Wider pocket Pedal end trimmed Now 25% more hollow! - Bigger pockets and thinner, more optimized wall thickness

36. 36 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Pedal end 15mm – 11% thicker Pedal end 13.5mm Wall thickness up to 45% THINNER in selected areas Hollowgram Hollowgram SL Infinitely Variable wall with “arched roof” design Wall thickness varies along crank length and width separately - optimized for top and bottom as well as LH & RH cranks separately Original Hollowgram Nearly constant wall thickness Constant “arched roof” for top & bottom on both LH &RH cranks

37. 37 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Now 25% more hollow! Hollowgram Hollowgram SL Pocket extends closer and around spline Pocket extends closer to and around pedal spindle 11% Thicker pedal end with thinner walls maintains stiffness while reducing weight Pedal end trimmed Un-stressed material removed Variable wall thickness optimized separately top and bottom, and LH /RH

38. 38 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Lockring – optimized (still uses the same tool) Old lock ringSL lock ring

39. 39 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Parts Optimized 25g138162LH crank 24g141165RH crank savingsNew weightOld weightPart 73gTotal Savings 2g7g(5)9g (5)Chain ring bolts 8g85g93g53T Mk 5 chain ring 6g32g38g39T MK5 chain ring 4g (pr)16g (pr)20g (pr)Crank bolts 2g3g5gBearing shields 2g4g6gLock ring

40. 40 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation How We Test Our engineers test all cranks for stiffness the same way Restrain the crank set with a chain over the inner chain ring and apply a load through the left hand crank at the center of the pedal. The deflection is measured at the center of the pedal. This method captures the system stiffness in four critical areas of the crank system. 1.The bending and torsional stiffness of the left crank arm 2.The interface between the crank arms and the spindle at both ends 3.The torsional and bending stiffness of the bottom bracket spindle 4.The torsional stiffness of the spider

41. 41 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Hollowgram SL stiffness results Summary - Hollowgram SL vs. Hollowgram (-’07)- 2% stiffer80g lighter13% better STW Specialized S-works- 8% stiffer10g lighter9% better STW Dura-ace (2004)- 14% stiffer165g lighter33% better STW

42. www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation THE END RESULT?

43. 43 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Super Six Superior Stiffness to weight ratio Bike fit so dialed that even our pros ride stock sizes…. and win while offering our customers 55mm of additional elevation on the steerer Handles like a bullet train… always in plane at any speed due to superior lateral stiffness Comfort and a feel for the road that only Cannondale can provide through 25 years of designing, testing and manufacturing

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52. 52 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Appendix B Crank Comparison

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54. 54 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation System Stiffness

55. 55 ELITE RACING 2008 www.cannondale.com © 2006 Cannondale Bicycle Corporation Stiffness to Weight Ratio (STW) System Stiffness To Weight