2026 Cannondale SuperX SMU vs 2024 Colnago C68 Gravel
The Colnago C68 Gravel size closest to your 54 is the 480. Compare the 480 instead
What changes on the Colnago C68 Gravel
Compared with the Cannondale SuperX SMU in 54, the Colnago C68 Gravel in 450 places the top of the head tube 14 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −14 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Cannondale SuperX SMU is drawn. The Colnago C68 Gravel numbers we have for size 450 are missing the head angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale SuperX SMU 54 | Colnago C68 Gravel 450 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 378 | 375 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 555 | 541 | −14 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 73.7 | 75 | +1.3° |
| Effective top tube | 540 | 520 | −20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 422 | 425 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1020 | 1009.9 | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 69 | 74 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 290 | not listed | |
| Standover | 812 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 524 | 450 | −74 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 409 | +9 mm |
| Head tube length | 132 | 115 | −17 mm |
Differences are the Colnago C68 Gravel minus the Cannondale SuperX SMU. Full charts: 2026 Cannondale SuperX SMU, 2024 Colnago C68 Gravel.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale SuperX SMUColnago C68 Gravel
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale SuperX SMU1 SMU | Colnago C68 GravelC68 Gravel |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale SuperX | Colnago C68 Gravel |
| Fork | SuperX | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Force AXS | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force XPLR AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM Force XPLR XG-1371 | Shimano Deore |
| Chain | SRAM Force | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Force XPLR AXS | Shimano GRX |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | T47 |
| Tire | Vittoria Terreno T50 | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel H |
| Hub | DT Swiss 240 | not listed |
| Rim | DT Swiss GRC 1400 DICUT | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force AXS | Shimano GRX RX820 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale SystemBar | Colnago CC.01 Wide |
| Stem | Cannondale SystemBar | not listed |
| Bar tape | Cannondale Tape | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C1 | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo X3 | Prologo Dimension |
| Chainring | not listed | Shimano GRX |
| Wheelset | not listed | Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 |
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