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Cannondale SuperSix EVO vs Orbea Orca

Two carbon all-rounder race bikes built for riders who climb as often as they sprint. The 4th-gen SuperSix EVO leans on Cannondale's SAVE micro-suspension and balanced geometry; the Orbea Orca pairs Spanish lightweight engineering with the MyO custom paint and component programme. Both target sub-7 kg complete builds. Fit, ride feel, and customisation separate them.

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Side-by-Side Overview

Cannondale SuperSix EVO

$3,500 - $13,000

Best for: Riders who want a proven all-rounder with built-in compliance

Strengths

  • •SAVE micro-suspension in seatstays and fork dampens chatter
  • •Truncated aero tubes save ~12 W vs Gen 3
  • •Wider 32 mm tire clearance for rougher roads
  • •8 sizes (44-61 cm) cover small to very tall riders
  • •EF Education-EasyPost WorldTour heritage

Considerations

  • •OutFront proprietary geometry confuses fit comparisons
  • •Stock builds skew toward US dealer parts spec
  • •No custom paint option from the factory

Orbea Orca

$3,500 - $12,000

Best for: Riders who want a lightweight climber with custom paint

Strengths

  • •MyO programme: custom paint, components, and finishing kit at no extra cost
  • •Sub-800 g OMR carbon frame on M-Ltd builds
  • •Race-bred 73° head angle for sharp handling
  • •Lifetime frame warranty from Orbea (Spanish coop)
  • •Direct-to-consumer pricing keeps margin low

Considerations

  • •Smaller US dealer network than Cannondale
  • •32 mm tire clearance only on latest Orca - older frames limited to 28 mm
  • •MyO custom builds add 4-6 weeks of lead time

Head-to-Head Comparison

Reach at reference size
Cannondale SuperSix EVO388 mm (54)
Orbea Orca390 mm (53)
Stack at reference size
Cannondale SuperSix EVO527 mm (54)
Orbea Orca530 mm (53)
Frame weight (top tier)
Cannondale SuperSix EVO~830 g
Orbea Orca~780 g ✓
Max tire clearance
Cannondale SuperSix EVO32 mm
Orbea Orca32 mm (latest)
Custom paint option
Cannondale SuperSix EVONo
Orbea OrcaMyO included ✓
Size count
Cannondale SuperSix EVO8 (44-61 cm) ✓
Orbea Orca7 (47-60 cm)
US dealer network
Cannondale SuperSix EVOExtensive ✓
Orbea OrcaLimited
Lead time (stock builds)
Cannondale SuperSix EVOIn dealer or 1-2 weeks ✓
Orbea Orca4-6 weeks (MyO)

Size Chart Comparison

Cannondale SuperSix EVO
Size 44
Stack:
489 mm
Reach:
376 mm
Size 48
Stack:
503 mm
Reach:
380 mm
Size 51
Stack:
518 mm
Reach:
384 mm
Size 54
Stack:
527 mm
Reach:
388 mm
Size 56
Stack:
559 mm
Reach:
392 mm
Size 58
Stack:
587 mm
Reach:
395 mm
Size 61
Stack:
613 mm
Reach:
400 mm
Orbea Orca
Size 47
Stack:
497 mm
Reach:
372 mm
Size 49
Stack:
510 mm
Reach:
378 mm
Size 51
Stack:
521 mm
Reach:
384 mm
Size 53
Stack:
530 mm
Reach:
390 mm
Size 55
Stack:
530 mm
Reach:
390 mm
Size 57
Stack:
567 mm
Reach:
398 mm
Size 60
Stack:
591 mm
Reach:
405 mm

Geometry Comparison Chart

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Sizing Comparison

Cannondale uses numeric cm labels (44-61) for 8 sizes; Orbea uses 47-60 for 7 sizes. The bikes are remarkably close at reference sizes: SuperSix 54 = 527/388, Orca 53 = 530/390. Most riders who fit a SuperSix 54 will fit an Orca 53 with the same stem length. Tall riders get more options from Cannondale (61 cm vs Orca's 60), and very short riders should look at SuperSix 44 - Orbea's smallest is 47.

Verdict

Pick the SuperSix EVO if you want proven WorldTour pedigree, built-in SAVE compliance, and a wide US dealer network for fit and service. Pick the Orca if you want a lighter frame, custom MyO paint, and direct-to-consumer pricing - and you don't mind waiting 4-6 weeks for delivery. Fit-wise the two bikes are nearly identical at 54/53.

Best for Comfort

Cannondale SuperSix EVO - SAVE micro-suspension in the seatstays takes the edge off rough roads better than the Orca's stiffer rear end.

Best for Performance

Orbea Orca - lighter top-tier frame and sharper 73° head angle deliver a more responsive climber.

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