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Synapse Disc Sora
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and promax mechanical disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$1,300| Weight | 22.9 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Sora |
| Brakes | Promax Mechanical Disc |
5'2" – 5'6"
5'5" – 5'10"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'3" – 6'8"
Summary
The Cannondale Synapse is celebrated for its comfortable, versatile ride, excelling in reducing road buzz and handling mixed terrain with ease. Its lively handling and efficient power transfer make it a joy on both climbs and descents. While it offers great value and a quality frame, some components like wheels and tyres could see improvements.
Comfortable and versatile ride
Lively handling and efficient power transfer
Great at reducing road buzz
Quality frame with room for upgrades
Competitively priced
Heavy wheels and basic crankset
Frame may feel outdated to some
Vittoria Rubino tyres slip on damp climbs
It’s a joy to descend on. It carves through the corners with a reassuring confidence but responds to sudden changes of direction when you need it to with ease.
Cycling WeeklyThe Synapse is now a gravel bike in all but name but do not be fooled, despite this versatility, it is yet to forget its roots in road.
CyclistWhen I switched out the Fulcrums for a set of my own, lighter carbon/tubeless wheels, the Synapse morphed into a true dream machine.
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Jun 2020 · Warren Rossiter
Top flight drivetrain for the venerable Synapse, one of our Endurance Bike of the Year 2020 contenders
Lively handling, light chassis, smooth ride
Middleweight wheelset at odds with superbike chassis
May 2019 · James Bracey
Cannondale’s endurance machine packs in more than just a comfortable ride
Handling
Specification
Limited height adjustability of stem
Feb 2019 · David Kennedy
Combining an American chassis with Italian parts
Sep 2018 · Stu Kerton
A quick and versatile bike based around a great frameset, though the brakes aren't the best
Apr 2018 · VeloNews.com
EF Education First-Drapac rider Sebastian Langeveld will ride disc brakes at Roubaix after making the podium in 2017.
Apr 2018 · Canadian Cycling Magazine
American team chooses disc brakes and Cannondale's endurance frame for a day in hell
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
| Frame | SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, BB30, internal cable routing, flat mount BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit Color: Sage Gray |
|---|---|
| Fork | Full Carbon, SAVE, internal routing, 1-1/8" - 1 1/4" tapered steerer, flat mount, 55mm rake, 12x100 thru axle |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA Cartridge |
| Headset | FSA Sealed Bearing, Integrated, 1-1/4"-1-1/8" |
| Stem | Cannondale 4, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 7° |
| Handlebar | 6061 alloy, Compact |
| Saddle | Cannondale Stage Ergo |
| Seatpost | Alloy Micro Adjust, 15mm setback, 27.2 x 350mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Not Included |
| Grips | Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora GS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora, braze-on |
| Crank | FSA Vero alloy, 50/34 |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora, 2x9 |
| Cassette | Shimano HG400, 11-34, 9-speed |
| Chain | KMC Z9, 9-speed |
| Brakes | Promax Decoder R cable actuated disc, 160/160mm rotors Type: Promax Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
| Rims | RD, 28h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula CRX-512 12x100 |
| Rear Hub | Alloy, sealed loose ball bearing, QR |
| Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 28c |
First added October 10
Last updated December 24
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