bikernation

I'm a newbie looking to buy my first road bike and I am between a Masi Evoluzione 105 and a Cannondale Supersix evo. They are both carbon fiber bikes with very similar specs. The Cannondale has better gearing and is 17lbs vs 18 lbs for the Masi, but its $600 more expensive. Would love to get your thoughts on which one provides better value and bang for buck.

Cannondale

Frame Material : Carbon Fiber
Drivetrain : Shimano, 2x11 spd
Weight: 17 lbs 4 oz
Fork : Cannondale SuperSix EVO, SPEED SAVE, BallisTec, Carbon
Brakes : Shimano Ultegra 6800, Caliper - Side Pull
Shifters : Shimano Ultegra 6800, Mechanical
Front Derailleur : Shimano Ultegra 6800
Rear Derailleur : Shimano Ultegra 6800
Bottom Bracket Shell : Press fit
Crankset : Cannondale HollowGram Si Alloy, 52/36t, 175mm
Cassette : Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-32t
Chain : Shimano
Handlebar ; Cannondale C2 Alloy, 44cm
Headset ; Tange Seiki Integrated
Stem : Cannondale C3 Alloy, 31.8mm x 100mm, 6°
Seatpost : Cannondale C2 Carbon, 27.2mm
Saddle : Fizik Antares
Front Axle Spacing : 9x100mm (Quick Release)
Rear Axle Spacing : 10x130mm
Wheelset : Mavic Aksium Aluminum, Mavic
Front Tire : Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Graphene 2.0, 700C x 25C
Rear Tire : Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Graphene 2.0, 700C x 25C
Tire Type : Clincher

Masi

Frame Material : Carbon Fiber
Drivetrain : Shimano, 2x11 spd
Weight : 18 lbs 15 oz
Fork : Masi, Carbon
Brakes : Shimano 105 5800, Caliper - Side Pull
Shifters : Shimano 105 5800, Mechanical
Front Derailleur : Shimano 105 5800
Rear Derailleur : Shimano 105 5800
Bottom Bracket Shell : Press fit
Crankset : FSA Gossamer Alloy, 52/36t, 172.5mm
Cassette : Shimano 105 5800, 11-28t
Chain : Shimano
Handlebar : Deda RHM 01 Alloy, 42cm
Headset : Cane Creek Ten Integrated
Stem : Easton EA70 Alloy, 31.8mm x 80mm, 6°
Seatpost : Deda RSX 01 Alloy, 31.6mm
Saddle : Prologo Scratch Pro
Front Axle Spacing : 9x100mm (Quick Release)
Rear Axle Spacing : 10x130mm
Wheelset : Mercury S1 Alloy, Unbranded
Front Tire : Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Graphene 2.0, 700C x 25C
Rear Tire : Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Graphene 2.0, 700C x 25C
Tire Type : Clincher

SSRI

from the spec, looks like they are 2 different size bikes.

Specs aside - Fit comes first.(unless you are going to flip it)

bikernation

Yes Masi is 56cm and Cannondale is 58cm. I am 6ft tall and from what I am reading, both of those sizes can fit me.

SSRI

​​​600 aside go with the bike with the better fit.

​​​​personally I would go with a smaller frame.
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​​the supersix is a nicer bike.
the 600 difference can up grade the 5800 to R8000.
(most major parts anyway)
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Iride01 

It's a toss up really. Especially since you haven't shared if you have any other riding experience or are totally noob.

If your area will mostly only provide you with constantly rolling terrain or long hills to climb, the Cannondale looks better geared for that. If you are mostly flat then the Masi's gearing will give you more ability to pick a gear ratio more suited for the current speed you wish to maintain at a particular power output you can maintain. But probably only if you ride more on the bigger tooth count cogs on the rear.

I don't care for long cranks. I do better on short cranks and I'm 5'-11" with long legs. I feel like I'm thrashing about on long cranks. So that'd be a downside to the Cannondale for me. But cranks can be changed and so can gear ratios.

I have Shimano 105 5800 on my Paramount. It is one of the smoothest shifting groups I've ever had. Even better IMO for smoothness and quick shifting than my Ultegra Di2 R8050 on my new bike. However the 105 vs the Ultegra group set is probably one reason why the Masi is heavier.

Many reviews of 105 5800 back when they were introduced commented that they were every bit as good as Ultegra 6800 for shifting smoothness and response. Weight and prices were the only variable between them.