2020 Cannondale

Synapse Carbon Disc Tiagra Flatbar

A 700c carbon frame fitness bike with mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$2,000
Weight20.5 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetTiagra, FSA
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

38 mph

Synapse Carbon Disc Tiagra Flatbar

35 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
Cycling Weekly
Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105

Nov 2020 · Vern Pitt

The Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105 is a popular endurance bike that still has a spring in its step

Highs
  • Sprightly handling

  • Great at reducing road buzz

  • Solid spec

  • Good value

Lows
  • Heavy wheels

  • Frame probably due an update

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Cyclist
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Ultegra review

Mar 2020 · Joe Robinson

The Cannondale Synapse is a bike for all occasions in this modern world of mixed-terrain riding

Highs
  • Comfortable

  • Suitable for mixed terrain

  • 'Affordable'

Lows
  • Doesn’t come with tubeless tyres

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BikeRadar
Cannondale Synapse AL Disc Tiagra review

Jan 2020 · Robin Wilmott

One of the first bikes to offer features that now define a modern endurance machine, the Synapse expands the versatility and potential of a road bike with little difference in speed.. .

Highs
  • SmartForm frame, all-carbon fork, Tiagra, tyre volume

Lows
  • Front wheel deflection, mechanical disc brakes

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Road Bike Action
Bike Test: Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod With Campagnolo 12-Speed

Feb 2019 · David Kennedy

Combining an American chassis with Italian parts

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road.cc
Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod Disc Dura-Ace Di2

Jun 2018 · David Arthur @davearthur

Fast, smooth and fun, the new Synapse is an exceedingly good endurance bike

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Velo
Pro Bike Gallery: Sebastian Langeveld’s Cannondale Synapse

Apr 2018 · VeloNews.com

EF Education First-Drapac rider Sebastian Langeveld will ride disc brakes at Roubaix after making the podium in 2017.

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Bikerumor
Review: Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc road bike is the perfect all 'rounder

Mar 2018

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!

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 105 review

Mar 2018 · Matthew Pioro

Balanced comfort and performance

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

BallisTec Carbon, Di2 ready, SAVE, BB30a, flat mount, 12mm thru axle, internal cable routing, removable fender bridge, Di2 ready, SAVE, BB30a, Flat mount, 12mm thru axle, Internal cable routing, Removable fender bridge

BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

Fork

BallisTec Carbon, SAVE, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, internal routing, size-specific design - (S/M): 1-1/8" - 1-1/4" tapered steerer, 55mm rake, (L/XL): 1-1/8" - 1-3/8" tapered steerer, 45mm rake

Bottom Bracket

Cannondale BB30

Headset

Synapse, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap

Stem

Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 7°

Handlebar

Cannondale 3 Flat, 6061 Alloy, 10° back, 3° rise

Saddle

Fabric Scoop Radius Elite, cro-mo rails

Seatpost

Alloy, 25.4 x 350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-61)

TypeRigid

Pedals

Not Included

Grips

Cannondale Ergo Fitness Dual Density, Lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra GS

Front Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra, braze-on

Crank

FSA Omega alloy, 48/32

Shifters

Shimano Tiagra FB, 2x10

Cassette

Sunrace, 11-32, 10-speed

Chain

KMC X10, 10-speed

Brakes

Shimano UR300 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT26 rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano MT200 hydro disc

Wheels
Rims

RD 2.0, 28h

Spokes

Stainless steel, 14g

Front Hub

Formula RX-512 12x100

Rear Hub

Formula RX-142 12x142

Tires

Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Bright Black, 700 x 30c, reflective strip

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