Which is better, the Felt FR Advanced or the Cannondale SuperSix EVO?

Both are excellent road bikes. The Felt FR Advanced and Cannondale SuperSix EVO excel in different areas - sizing, geometry, and riding style all factor in. Use our side-by-side comparison above to see which fits your body measurements and riding goals.

How do Felt and Cannondale sizing compare?

Felt and Cannondale use different sizing systems. A medium in one brand may not match a medium in the other. Always check the specific size chart for each model and compare stack, reach, and standover height for the best fit.

Is the Felt FR Advanced good for beginners?

The Felt FR Advanced can work for beginners depending on the specific build and geometry. Consider factors like stack height (upright vs aggressive), standover clearance, and tire clearance. Our bike size calculator can help determine if it's the right fit for your measurements.

What size Cannondale SuperSix EVO should I get?

The right size depends on your height and inseam measurement. Use our bike size calculator with your measurements, then cross-reference with the Cannondale size chart to find your ideal frame size for the SuperSix EVO.

Can I use the same size in both Felt and Cannondale?

Not necessarily. Even within the same size label (e.g., "Medium"), Felt and Cannondale frames may have different effective top tube lengths, reach, and stack measurements. Always compare the geometry tables rather than relying on size labels alone.

Road Bike

Felt FR Advanced vs Cannondale SuperSix EVO

Two race road frames that share a starting price but split sharply on fit philosophy and dealer reach. The Felt FR Advanced is the criterium specialist - TeXtreme carbon, an aggressively low stack, and Ultegra Di2 builds at value pricing. The Cannondale SuperSix EVO is the all-rounder racer with a 770 g frame, SAVE micro-suspension at the fork and seatstays, and one of the broadest US dealer networks in road cycling. Both win club races. The answer depends on whether you want a pure race position or some comfort margin for long days.

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Side-by-Side Overview

Felt FR Advanced

$3,500 - $11,000

Best for: Crit racers who want a slammed front end and a sprint-stiff carbon platform at value pricing

Strengths

•TeXtreme carbon layup delivers exceptional bottom-bracket and head-tube stiffness for sprinting
•Aggressively low stack at every size suits experienced racers wanting a slammed cockpit out of the box
•Wind-tunnel-tuned truncated airfoil tube shapes without a full aero-bike weight penalty
•Round seatpost on most builds simplifies saddle height and setback changes
•Entry-level Ultegra Di2 builds typically undercut the equivalent SuperSix EVO trim

Considerations

•Limited US dealer network compared to Cannondale - service and test rides can be harder to access
•Tire clearance tops out around 30 mm vs the SuperSix EVO's 32 mm
•No built-in compliance features - the FR rides every road imperfection through
•Brand visibility in the WorldTour has faded, hurting resale value
•Bayonet-style integrated cockpit on top builds restricts stem changes

Cannondale SuperSix EVO

$3,500 - $13,000

Best for: All-rounder racing with comfort margin for long days and US riders who value dealer access

Strengths

•4th-gen frame around 770 g with deeper aero tubes than the previous generation
•SAVE micro-suspension at the fork and seatstays takes the edge off rough US tarmac
•Available in 7 sizes from 44 to 61 cm - the FR offers only 4 sizes
•32 mm tire clearance plus dropped seatstays for added compliance
•Wide US dealer network for warranty, fit help, and stem swaps; strong resale

Considerations

•Integrated cockpit on Hi-MOD trims complicates stem-length changes
•Not as light as a Tarmac SL8 or Cervélo R5 at the top build
•LAB71 top-tier pricing rivals S-Works and lifts the build matrix premium
•Less aggressively positioned at smaller sizes than the FR - racers wanting a slammed cockpit need spacer surgery

Head-to-Head Comparison

Stack (54 cm)

Felt FR Advanced535 mm

Cannondale SuperSix EVO527 mm

Reach (54 cm)

Felt FR Advanced390 mm

Cannondale SuperSix EVO388 mm

Frame weight (top build)

Felt FR Advanced~830 g

Cannondale SuperSix EVO~770 g ✓

Entry price

Felt FR Advanced$3,500

Cannondale SuperSix EVO$3,500

Tire clearance

Felt FR Advanced30 mm

Cannondale SuperSix EVO32 mm ✓

Compliance features

Felt FR AdvancedStandard layup only

Cannondale SuperSix EVOSAVE micro-suspension ✓

Size count

Felt FR Advanced4

Cannondale SuperSix EVO7 ✓

Geometry character

Felt FR AdvancedPure race / crit-oriented

Cannondale SuperSix EVOAll-rounder race

Dealer network (US)

Felt FR AdvancedLimited

Cannondale SuperSix EVOWide ✓

Resale value

Felt FR AdvancedWeaker

Cannondale SuperSix EVOStrong ✓

Aspect	Felt FR Advanced	Cannondale SuperSix EVO
Stack (54 cm)	535 mm	527 mm
Reach (54 cm)	390 mm	388 mm
Frame weight (top build)	~830 g	~770 g ✓
Entry price	$3,500	$3,500
Tire clearance	30 mm	32 mm ✓
Compliance features	Standard layup only	SAVE micro-suspension ✓
Size count	4	7 ✓
Geometry character	Pure race / crit-oriented	All-rounder race
Dealer network (US)	Limited	Wide ✓
Resale value	Weaker	Strong ✓

Size Chart Comparison

Felt FR Advanced

Size 54

Stack:: 535 mm
Reach:: 390 mm

Size 56

Stack:: 547 mm
Reach:: 391 mm

Size 58

Stack:: 562 mm
Reach:: 396 mm

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

Measurement	Felt FR Advanced			Cannondale SuperSix EVO
Size	54	56	58	44	48	51	54	56	58	61
Stack (mm)	535	547	562	489	503	518	527	559	587	613
Reach (mm)	390	391	396	376	380	384	388	392	395	400

Geometry Comparison Chart

Sizing Comparison

At a shared 54 cm size the SuperSix EVO sits 8 mm lower in stack (527 mm vs 535 mm) with 2 mm less reach (388 mm vs 390 mm) than the Felt FR Advanced - the SuperSix is actually the racier fit at this size. The picture flips at 56 cm: the SuperSix jumps to 559/392 vs the FR's 547/391, putting the SuperSix 12 mm taller in stack and roughly equal in reach. That uneven stack progression on the SuperSix (a big 32 mm jump from 54 to 56) is worth noting - cross-shoppers between 54 and 56 should compare exact stack numbers, not just the size label. The SuperSix EVO's 44-61 cm sizing covers a much wider rider range than the FR's 51-58 cm.

Verdict

Buy the Cannondale SuperSix EVO if you want one race bike that handles 4-hour rides as well as criterium corners, you live near a Cannondale dealer, and you value resale on a $4,000-plus purchase. SAVE compliance and broader sizing also make it easier to live with day-to-day. Buy the Felt FR Advanced if you specifically want a lower cockpit from the factory and you have found a real price advantage on an equivalent Ultegra Di2 build. At full retail the SuperSix EVO is the more complete package. For committed criterium racers who want raw stiffness and a slammed front end, the FR still earns its place.

Best for Comfort

Cannondale SuperSix EVO - SAVE micro-suspension and 32 mm tires take the edge off rough US roads in a way the FR Advanced cannot match

Best for Performance

Cannondale SuperSix EVO - around 60 g lighter at the frame plus broader sizing give it the all-rounder edge. The Felt FR Advanced is still the sharper pick for pure criterium racing because of its slammed front end.