Scott Addict 30 vs Cannondale Supersix Evo

[Ncayi]

Good day, Fellow Hubbers

As per the norm I have come to consult the oracle before spending money on something that will piss off the Mrs.

I am on the market for a new bike and just looking for some input from the forum before I make my final decision. I have already made significant progress and have settled on 2 choices, which are the Scott Addict 30 or the Cannondale Supersix Evo. 

• I am not looking to expand my options as I have already spent a month on that and settled on these two bikes. The main drivers of this shortlist were geometry and specifications (carbon wheels and Di2).
• I am trying to purchase a platform where I can replicate my current bike (highlighted in green) while hopefully reducing the reach and increasing the stack slightly.
• I am not interested in a domane, endurace or rubaix. 

Scott Addict 30 2026 (size L)

• Price: R90 000 - R100 000.
• The bike will be released in September.
• It will probably have a Syncros carbon wheelset, 105 Di2 like the 2025 model below

Cannondale Supersix 3 (Size 58)

• Price: R92 495
• The bike cost R79 995 but I can get it for R75 995 but it comes with an alloy wheelset which I would have to upgrade. 
• I can get the magene exar wheelset for R16 500 or something similar.

Cannondale Supersix (Build option)

I also have the option of purchasing a frameset and building it up how I like. There will be other miscellaneous items which will drive up the cost slightly but I can control these and try to keep the overall cost under R88 000. 

 

 

The Bikes

Scott Addict 30

The Frameset

Edited August 14, 2025 by Ncayi

[Spinnekop]

Personally I am a Cannondale fanboy.  Love the bikes. 
My Evo is now 3 years old and have not regretted buying it even once.  Except maybe in the beginning when the Mrs found out she is not getting a new bathroom.

I like the build option purely because you'll be able to build it with stuff that you like and want.  
I'd go for the Momo bar on that bike.  it just looks SO much prettier and integrated than the conceal setup.  
And the bike will look a lot different with a set of deep section wheels on it.  

The thrill is in the chase.......  So remember to enjoy this part of the whole cycling experience also....the hunt for the new bike.....

Edited August 15, 2025 by Spinnekop

[Ncayi]

55 minutes ago, Spinnekop said:

Personally I am a Cannondale fanboy.  Love the bikes. 
My Evo is now 3 years old and have not regretted buying it even once.  Except maybe in the beginning when the Mrs found out she is not getting a new bathroom.

I like the build option purely because you'll be able to build it with stuff that you like and want.  
I'd go for the Momo bar on that bike.  it just looks SO much prettier and integrated than the conceal setup.  
And the bike will look a lot different with a set of deep section wheels on it.  

The thrill is in the chase.......  So remember to enjoy this part of the whole cycling experience also....the hunt for the new bike.....

Thanks for the input.

When I started I never imagined the Cannondale would be on the list. I am Scott and Giant fan boy. But I had to admit that the Giant TCR is just a bit longer than my body can tolerate. I run a high seatpost but I have short arms, so most bikes dont work with my proportions.

I had a look at the momo handlebars. I am bit anxious about intergrated setups and perhaps I am overthinking it. I only found some for R13 000 when I did a search. Is that the only price point or are the cheaper options? Otherwise I might go the Asian route.

 

The chase has been exciting and scarry at the same time because the stakes are quite high. So I took the systematic approach and just set up a spreadsheet to chart the whole process.

Edited August 15, 2025 by Ncayi

[michaelbiker]

Cannondale for me. I used to own the previous gen SSE and it was such a comfortable and fast bike to ride. Sold it sadly because road riding in Cape Town became too scary. 

[Ispeed_V]

Cannondale Frameset build.

All my past road bikes and current bike have been frame purchases and then built up to my individual likings.

 

[Spinnekop]

30 minutes ago, Ncayi said:

Thanks for the input.

When I started I never imagined the Cannondale would be on the list. I am Scott and Giant fan boy. But I had to admit that the Giant TCR is just a bit longer than my body can tolerate. I run a high seatpost but I have short arms, so most bikes dont work with my proportions.

I had a look at the momo handlebars. I am bit anxious about intergrated setups and perhaps I am overthinking it. I only found some for R13 000 when I did a search. Is that the only price point or are the cheaper options? Otherwise I might go the Asian route.

 

The chase has been exciting and scarry at the same time because the stakes are quite high. So I took the systematic approach and just set up a spreadsheet to chart the whole process.

The momo bars are expensive.  Local they run around R16k.
If you know what sizing you take, there are a couple of Deda integrated bars in the classifieds that go for around R5k.  (One of my buddies are running Deda bars on the SSE and it looks quite nice) 

The spacers are tricky though......that is why I went for the Momo bars which is all Cannondale integrated already.

[jcza]

R100k for a bike with 105? Jeez you have to be joking. 

 

[Ncayi]

2 hours ago, Spinnekop said:

The momo bars are expensive.  Local they run around R16k.
If you know what sizing you take, there are a couple of Deda integrated bars in the classifieds that go for around R5k.  (One of my buddies are running Deda bars on the SSE and it looks quite nice) 

The spacers are tricky though......that is why I went for the Momo bars which is all Cannondale integrated already.

Yeah, the Momo bars would be too high of a cost driver so I will explore the "exotic" options.

[Ncayi]

31 minutes ago, jcza said:

R100k for a bike with 105? Jeez you have to be joking. 

 

The world has gone made I tell you.

But too be fair the price points and specifications are yet to be published

[DieselnDust]

On 8/15/2025 at 6:53 AM, Spinnekop said:

Personally I am a Cannondale fanboy.  Love the bikes. 
My Evo is now 3 years old and have not regretted buying it even once.  Except maybe in the beginning when the Mrs found out she is not getting a new bathroom.

I like the build option purely because you'll be able to build it with stuff that you like and want.  
I'd go for the Momo bar on that bike.  it just looks SO much prettier and integrated than the conceal setup.  
And the bike will look a lot different with a set of deep section wheels on it.  

The thrill is in the chase.......  So remember to enjoy this part of the whole cycling experience also....the hunt for the new bike.....

Aaaand the reach on Scott’s tends to be longer 

[Ncayi]

1 hour ago, DieselnDust said:

Aaaand the reach on Scott’s tends to be longer 

Thats what I  noticed when I was checking out the Scott Addict RC. Its longer and lower.

[Ncayi]

I have basically settled on building up a Cannondale Supersix evo. The 105 Di2 groupset has been ordered, wheelset has been selected. 

I will be using a semi intergrated cockpit till I can upgrade the to the Tavelo AVRO cockpit.

Im just stuck on deciding which frameset to get now.

1. A black framset build will cost me R88 400 which includes pedals and bottle for cages.

 

1. A cashmere frameset build will cost me R83 400 including pedals and bottle cages.

Edited August 17, 2025 by Ncayi

[Guest Mike Dewing]

17 hours ago, DieselnDust said:

Aaaand the reach on Scott’s tends to be longer 

I love a Scott but this is why the addicts don’t work for me.. so I have a Cannondale.! 🤣 

Emotionally I don’t love love my Cannondale but it is a fantastic bike.. I’m a trek fanboy..