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Synapse Women's 105
An aluminum frame women’s endurance bike with upper mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$1,520| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105 |
| Brakes | Tektro 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.
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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
Aug 2018 · Troy Templin
Cannondale's Synapse uses a mix of their SAVE frame design with a Shimano 105 drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes to create a solid budget package.
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 · Matthew Pioro
Balanced comfort and performance
Mar 2018 · Michael Yozell
The price of adventure just got lower
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, […]
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 Women's, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE PLUS, BB30 BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Synapse SAVE, carbon blades, 1-1/8" |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA BB30 |
| Headset | Synapse Si, 25mm top cap |
| Stem | Cannondale C3 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6 deg. |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 Women's Compact Wing, butted 6061 alloy |
| Saddle | Cannondale Women's Road Ergo |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 Alloy, 25.4x300mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap |
| Grips | Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm wide |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105, braze-on |
| Crank | FSA Omega, BB30, 50/34 |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-28, 11-speed |
| Chain | Shimano HG601, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Tektro R539, dual pivot Type: Tektro Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| Rims | RS 2.0, 28-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 15g |
| Front Hub | Formula RB-56 front, RB-5711 rear |
| Rear Hub | Formula RB-56 front, RB-5711 rear |
| Tires | Schwalbe Lugano, 700x25 |
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Last updated April 13
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