Cannondale Slice vs Felt B16

Can't give you advice on fit except the 200for a retul fit was worth every penny, that said I am a fan of felt and would Steer you in that direction

Cannondale lover here...

I have a 2011 B16 and like it quite a bit. We are about the same size and I got a 52cm...I also got the retul fit...

Hey, I have a Slice 5 and think it is a great bike.  I was able to pick it up as a leftover for $1600.  I still think there are many great deals out there.  I've only done one duathlon but posted the 4th best bike split with it. I find it comfortable, smooth and fast.  I love killing Strava segments with it.LOL  I am 5 10 with 32 pants and ride a 54.  I did not get a fitting performed.  I went to several shops and had them set me up and took test rides.  I thought I wanted the speed concept but after all was said and done I felt best on the Slice and it was also the least $$.  If you ride with aerobars now it will be a pretty easy transition onto a tri bike and testing them will be a little easier to compare.  If you have never ridden with aerobars you might have a harder time really comparing as you will be focused on a totally foreign feeling in my opinion.  Good luck.  I'm sure you can't go wrong either way as long as you feel good on the bike.

Well I got a fit before buying my tri bike.  The shop carried both brands.  My measurements are similar to yours and I ended up with the Felt B16.  The geometry of those two bikes are very different and the Felt is a better fit for longer torsos while the Slice is just the opposite. I would recommend getting the fit or you may not get the value you are seeking.

Spend the money and get the fit.

Thank you guys for all the feedback. Sounds like I might be a better fit for the Felt but probably worth the money to get fitted.

I went for the felt b16 for 2 reasons. 1) most importantly it fit me the best even though the slice was an acceptable fit. 2) felt is all carbon and better components, and the slice was not. Price was about the same I think.