This continues Cannondale's tradition of wanting to be at the forefront of top-level cross-country sport. What the brand is (still) lacking, however, are downhill riders in the style of Cedric Gracias. According to unconfirmed statements, he has signed with Commençal.

The involvement of tire specialists Vredestein, previously not known for a particularly attractive bike range, is interesting. However, they presented an ambitious range for the first time at Eurobike and this is to be significantly expanded together with the racers.