2021 Cannondale
Synapse Carbon Disc 105
A carbon frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
| MSRP | $2,600 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 20.1 lbs |
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | 105, FSA |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
Dec 2022 · RBA Staff
Radar comes standard
Aug 2022 · Dave Rome
An overhauled endurance road platform meets modern all-road capability. It’s wonderful but there's a but.
Smooth ride quality, versatile tyre clearance, stable yet-not-sluggish handling, Shimano Ultegra Di2, easy to service component fitments, classy subdued styling.
SmartSense and the fact it’s a forced feature you’re paying extra for, wheels could be fancier for the money, mis-matched thru-axles.
Jan 2022 · By
Cannondale have overhauled the Synapse, adding an integrated radar and lights. Can it offer improved safety on the road? Read on to find out.
Added safety for cyclists
The lights switch from daytime to night mode automatically
Mounting points for mudguards etc.
Predictable handling
Lack of cable integration up front
Somewhat lacking in long-distance comfort
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
Mar 2020 · Joe Robinson
The Cannondale Synapse is a bike for all occasions in this modern world of mixed-terrain riding
Comfortable
Suitable for mixed terrain
'Affordable'
Doesn’t come with tubeless tyres
Feb 2020 · Warren Rossiter
Aiding the ride feel up front is Cannondale’s SAVE hollowgram carbon bar and stem, which eschews a standard round clamp in favour of a crescent-shaped cradle that the bar sits into.
Likeable lively handling, light chassis, smooth ride
Middleweight wheelset at odds with superbike chassis
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.
| 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 Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | BallisTec Carbon, SAVE, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, internal routing, size-specific design - 44-48: 1 1/8" steerer, 60mm rake 51-54: 1-1/8" - 1-1/4" tapered steerer, 55mm rake 56-61: 1-1/8" - 1-3/8" tapered steerer, 45mm rake |
| Bottom Bracket | Cannondale Alloy PressFit30 |
| Headset | Synapse, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap |
| Stem | Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 7-degree |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, Compact |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport, steel rails |
| Seatpost | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 25.4 x 350mm (46-56), 400mm (58-61) Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105 GS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105, braze-on |
| Crank | Cannondale 1, BB30a, FSA rings, 50/34 |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 hydro disc, 2x11 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105, 11-34, 11-speed |
| Chain | Shimano HG601, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT30 rotors Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano 105 hydro disc |
| Rims | RD 2.0, 28h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula CL-712, 12x100mm centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Formula RXC-400, 12x142 centerlock |
| Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Bright Black, 700 x 30c |
Last updated June 23
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