Specialisation seems to be becoming a thing of the past. Not only are modern riders happy to mix it up between road racing categories but some are happy too to excel across multiple racing disciplines. Zoe Bäckstedt is definitely one of those riders: Jr world road race champion, Jr Time Trial world champion, and a silver medal at the U23 Cyclocross Worlds should give you a decent flavour of what she’s capable of.
Comparisons to Tom Pidcock, given both are British too, aren’t that much of a stretch. Zoe rides for the EF Education-Tibco-SVB squad for 2023, and we managed to sneak 10 minutes with her bike – the brand new Cannondale SuperSix – at Opening Weekend to bring you a full gallery.
What is Zoe Bäckstedt’s bike for 2023?
Bäckstedt, along with the rest of the EF team, will primarily be using the new Cannondale SuperSix Evo 4 this season. We spotted the bike under both the men’s and women’s EF squads earlier in the season, and were able to bring you a first ride review of the all round racer. It’s very much in the same vein as the outgoing SuperSix, but with some improvements to weight and the aerodynamic package.
As ever, certain componentry choices are dependant on the race in question and subject to change, but here, for the start of the Classics season, there’s nothing too out of the ordinary, save for her opting for tubular wheels rather than tubeless for a bit of extra safety over the cobbles.
What size is Zoe Bäckstedt’s bike
At 5ft 9in tall, Bäckstedt rides a size 54. Unlike on some pro bikes we’ve seen, like on Tom Pidcock’s bike, there don’t seem to have been any great lengths taken to accommodate a particular frame size. No crazy long or short stem, and the saddle is relatively central on the rails.
Zoe Bäckstedt’s Cannondale SuperSix Evo 4: Specifications
| Frame | Cannondale SuperSix Evo 4 Hi-Mod |
| Groupset | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9250 12-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace 9270 hydraulic disc |
| Wheelset | Vision Metron 40 SL Tubular |
| Tyres | Vittoria Corsa Control G2.0 28mm |
| Cockpit | Cannondale Conceal Stem & Vision Metron 4D bars |
| Chainset | FSA K-Force Team |
| Power meter | None |
| Pedals | Wahoo Speedplay |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension I 43 |
| Bottle cages | Arundel Grypto |
| Bar tape | Prologo Onetouch |
| Computer Mount | Wahoo |
While the New SuperSix Evo is the top all-around race bike in Cannondale’s lineup, it is itself split into three tiers. The ‘Carbon’, the ‘Hi-Mod’, and the ‘LAB71’, in ascending order of bling, each being slightly lighter and stiffer than the last thanks to…
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