We tested the SuperX 3 in the same batch as the Titan Racing Switch Carbon Comp and the Merida Silex 7000, and it sits at the complete opposite end of the spectrum from both. This is Cannondale's dedicated race gravel bike, built to go fast, not to carry your camping kit. At 8.57kg it's the lightest bike we've weighed in the whole series, running mechanical Shimano GRX in a 2x setup, DT Swiss 370 hubs, and tyre clearance up to 51mm up front and 48mm out back if you want to push past the stock 40s. Frame storage is minimal on purpose: three bottle mounts and a top tube bag, nothing more, because this bike wants you moving fast enough that you won't need it. It's neither of our reviewers' first gravel bike, but it is their first Cannondale, and it's easy to see why the brand's owners talk about it like a cult. At R80,000, this is a genuinely competitive way into that world without giving up anything on performance. We scored it an 8 out of 10, and reckon a wider tyre choice is the only thing standing between this bike and a 9.

0:00 — Cold Open: Meet the SuperX 3

0:40 — First Ride: Southern Suburbs to the Green Belts

2:52 — Frame & Component Walkthrough

5:55 — Weigh-In: The Lightest Bike We've Tested

6:41 — Three Weeks on Gravel: The Real-World Test

9:00 — Tyre Clearance: Room to Go Wider

9:31 — The Price Reveal: R80,000

11:09 — Final Verdict: Scoring the SuperX 3

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Dave went in for a routine wash and lube. He came out having waxed his

chain for the first time — and swearing he'll never go back to lube.

Better drivetrain efficiency, and none of the black grease stain that never quite comes off your fingers. If you've ever wondered whether it's worth the hype or just a strong sales pitch, this is the honest answer.

Also on this episode: listener feedback on Amashova, the iconic KZN race that deserves its comeback. A race where entry costs 50 rand and the whole thing runs on people who'd rather build the sport than complain about it ( https://www.facebook.com/p/Cycle-Sunday-61579290593407). And a full Tour de France Femmes breakdown — Kim Le Court's incredible solo move, and why she's the

favourite heading into the final days.

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0:00 — Intro & Listener Feedback

04:15 Cycle Sunday KZN

7:13 — The Ecosystem Problem: Getting More People Into Cycling

13:48 — Cycling’s biggest breakthrough

17:12 Freewheel Chain wax offering

25:59 — Tour de France Femmes

44:00 — Wrap-Up & A Preview of Road to Gravel Burn Nutrition

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