2021 · CannondaleSynapse Tiagra
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
| MSRP | $1,700 |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Tiagra, FSA |
| Brakes | Mechanical Disc |
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Synapse Tiagra
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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.
Feb 2022 · Stu Kerton
Beautiful to ride with a great blend of speed and comfort, but the electronic aids aren't that special – and aren't for me
Excellent geometry layout
Comfortable
Reflective seatstays are a clever touch
Trainer adaptors as standard
Cable routing not as clean as some
Low end wheelset comparative to the frame
Jan 2022 · Tobias Hörsch
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
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
Apr 2018 · VeloNews.com
EF Education First-Drapac rider Sebastian Langeveld will ride disc brakes at Roubaix after making the podium in 2017.
| Frame | SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, BB30, internal cable routing, flat mount, 130x9mm QR BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit Color: Meteor Gray |
|---|---|
| Fork | BallisTec Full Carbon, integrated crown race, SAVE, 12x100mm thru-axle, internal routing |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA Cartridge |
| Headset | FSA Sealed Bearing, Integrated, 1-1/4"-1-1/8" |
| Stem | Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 4, 6061 alloy, Compact |
| Saddle | Cannondale Stage Ergo |
| Seatpost | Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 25.4 x 300mm (48-51), 350mm (54-56), 400mm (58-61) |
| Pedals | Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap |
| Grips | Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra GS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra, braze-on |
| Crank | FSA Omega ME Alloy, 50/34 |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Tiagra, 11-34, 10-speed |
| Chain | KMC X10EL, 10-speed |
| Brakes | Promax Decoder R cable-actuated disc, 160/160mm |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Tiagra |
| 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 30c |