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Today’s Deals2017 Cannondale
Synapse Sora
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and promax rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$1,030| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Sora |
| Brakes | Promax Rim |
Summary
The Cannondale Synapse is celebrated for its exceptional blend of comfort and performance, making it a standout in the endurance category. Its SAVE micro-suspension system and ability to fit up to 32mm tires ensure a smooth ride over rough surfaces, while its lightweight frame and updated geometry offer a racy feel. The bike excels in both climbing and descending, with sharp steering and stability at high speeds, though some may find rivals like the Specialized Roubaix and Trek Domane better suited for cobbled surfaces.
SAVE micro-suspension system for reduced vibrations
Lightweight frame with updated geometry
Can fit up to 32mm tires for versatility
Excellent climbing and descending capabilities
Blurs the line between endurance and race bikes
SAVE handlebars no longer available
Rivals may outperform on cobbled surfaces
"The SystemBar’s ergonomic and elliptical Save bar shape feels great in the hands and provides riders more deflection than a standard bar," says David Devine, Cannondale senior product manager, road, on the new Save components.
Canadian Cycling MagazineRolls like a Synapse, descends like an Evo
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Sep 2018 · Stu Kerton
A quick and versatile bike based around a great frameset, though the brakes aren't the best
Mar 2018 · Tyler Benedict
The 2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc proves you can have speed and comfort in the same bike. With race worthy handling and power transfer, the SAVE seatstays, chainstays and fork add bump-eating compliance for a bike that can go long and fast. Read our full review with actual weights right here!
Mar 2018 · Michael Yozell
The entry-level Disc Sora is an affordable endurance road bike with Shimano Sora components
Feb 2018 · Stu Bowers
There's no such thing as one bike that does it all, but the 2018 Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod Disc comes close
Feb 2018 · Matt Wikstrom
Cannondale unveiled the original Synapse in 2006, an all-carbon endurance-oriented frameset that has been steadily revised and updated since. The latest version, the fourth, builds upon the features introduced in 2014 to become a dedicated disc-brake offering with more tyre clearance for 2018. Matt de Neef previewed the new Synapse range in July last year, […]
Dec 2017 · RBA Staff
We take a look at the Synapse 105 Disc prior to testing.
Oct 2017 · William Tracy
Cannondale makes a strong case for the one-bike garage with the Synapse Hi-Mod, outfitted with SRAM Red eTap.
Jul 2017 · Warren Rossiter
For a confidence boosting machine designed for seriously fast downhill runs, the new Synapse is right up there with our Bike of the Year winner the Specialized Roubaix and Superbike of the Year Trek Domane. . .
| Frame | Synapse, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE PLUS |
|---|---|
| Fork | Synapse SAVE, Carbon blades, 1-1/8" |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA Cartridge |
| Headset | Synapse Si, 25mm top cap |
| Stem | Cannondale C4, 31.8, 6 deg. |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C4 Compact, 6061 alloy |
| Saddle | Cannondale Stage Ergo |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C4, Alloy, 25.4x300mm (48-51) 350mm (54-61) Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap |
| Grips | Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora, 31.8 clamp |
| Crank | FSA Vero, 50/34 |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | Shimano HG-50, 11-32, 9-speed |
| Chain | KMC Z99, 9-speed |
| Brakes | Promax RC-459, long reach Type: Promax Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
| Rims | RS, 32-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 15g |
| Front Hub | Alloy, sealed loose ball bearing, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Alloy, sealed loose ball bearing, 32h |
| Tires | Schwalbe Lugano, 700x25c |
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Last updated April 13
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