2020 Cannondale

Synapse Disc Tiagra

An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$1,400
Weight22.9 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetTiagra, FSA
BrakesMechanical Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

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Terrain
smoothrugged
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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)

39 mph

Synapse Disc Tiagra

39 mph

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Reviews
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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Cycling Weekly
Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod Disc Red eTap review

May 2019 · James Bracey

Cannondale’s endurance machine packs in more than just a comfortable ride

Highs
  • Handling

  • Specification

Lows
  • Limited height adjustability of stem

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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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Bicycling
Cannondale Synapse Disc Tiagra Review

Mar 2018 · Michael Yozell

This alloy-framed endurance road bike, for any terrain, will bring a smile to your ride

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, BB30, internal cable routing, flat mount, SAVE, BB30, Internal cable routing, Flat mount

BB StandardBB30, 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

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

6061 alloy, 25.4 x 350mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Not Included

Grips

Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra GS

Front Derailleur

Shimano Tiagra, braze-on

Crank

FSA Omega alloy, 50/34

Shifters

Shimano Tiagra, 2x10

Cassette

Shimano HG500, 11-34, 10-speed

Chain

KMC X10EL, 10-speed

Brakes

Promax Decoder R cable actuated disc, 160/160mm rotors

TypeMechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Tiagra

Wheels
Rims

RD 3.0, 28h

Spokes

Stainless steel, 14g

Front Hub

Formula CRX-512, 12x100

Rear Hub

Formula DC-1422, QR

Tires

Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 28c

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