2020 Cannondale
Synapse Disc 105
An aluminum frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$1,800| Weight | 22.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105, FSA |
| Brakes | Mechanical Disc |
For This Bike
Nov 2020 · Vern Pitt
The Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105 is a popular endurance bike that still has a spring in its step
Sprightly handling
Great at reducing road buzz
Solid spec
Good value
Heavy wheels
Frame probably due an update
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.. .
SmartForm frame, all-carbon fork, Tiagra, tyre volume
Front wheel deflection, mechanical disc brakes
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.
Jun 2018 · David Arthur @davearthur
Fast, smooth and fun, the new Synapse is an exceedingly good endurance bike
Apr 2018 · VeloNews.com
EF Education First-Drapac rider Sebastian Langeveld will ride disc brakes at Roubaix after making the podium in 2017.
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!
Mar 2018 · Matthew Pioro
Balanced comfort and performance
Mar 2018 · Michael Yozell
This alloy-frame endurance bike is great for all-day adventures and fast group rides
| Frame | SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, BB30, internal cable routing, flat mount, SAVE, BB30, Internal cable routing, Flat mount BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Full Carbon, SAVE, internal routing, 1-1/8" - 1 1/4" tapered steerer, flat mount, 55mm rake, 12x100 thru axle |
| Bottom Bracket | Cannondale BB30 |
| Headset | FSA Sealed Bearing, Integrated, 1-1/4"-1-1/8" |
| Stem | Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 7° |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, Compact |
| Saddle | Cannondale Stage Ergo |
| Seatpost | Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 25.4 x 350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-63) Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not Included |
| Grips | Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 GS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105, braze-on |
| Crank | FSA Gossamer alloy, BB30, 50/34 |
| Shifters | Shimano 105, 2x11 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-34, 11-speed |
| Chain | KMC X11, 11-speed |
| Brakes | TRP Spyre-C cable actuated disc, 160/160mm rotors Type: Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 |
| Rims | RD 2.0, 28h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula CRX-512, 12x100 |
| Rear Hub | Formula CX-22, QR |
| Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 30c |
Last updated June 9
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