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Synapse 3
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and promax mechanical disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$1,299| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Sora |
| Brakes | Promax Mechanical Disc |
5'0" – 5'5"
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 blend of performance and comfort, making it a standout in the endurance category. Its design focuses on real-world performance, with features like size-specific geometry, lightweight frames, and enhanced compliance for a smoother ride. The bike also boasts innovative technology such as the SmartSense system for integrated lighting and radar, and ample storage options with StashPort. While it excels in versatility and comfort, some reviews note limitations with tire clearance and the SmartSense system's compatibility with certain components.
Versatile and capable
Real-world performance
Comfort and stability
Performance-oriented but comfortable
Innovative technology like SmartSense
Tire clearance may be limited with certain setups
SmartSense system's compatibility issues with some components
Higher spec models can be expensive
The Cannondale Synapse is what happens when you take performance seriously—but not so seriously that you forget to smile during a five-hour ride.
Bikerumor"The Synapse now has drag figures that are basically on par with the previous third-generation SuperSix Evo, which, from all of our testing, would be an extremely competitive bike if it was still in the pro peloton," says Nathan Barry, Cannondale’s senior design engineer.
Canadian Cycling MagazineThe Synapse goes further than the other two bikes to prepare you for longer rides.
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Nov 2025 · Calvin Zajac
With the Synapse LAB71 SmartSense, Cannondale present their vision of the future of all-road riding – but is the bike really worth its hefty price tag?
Versatile and fun handling
Vively ride feel
Extremely adaptable
Clean integration of lighting and electronics
Expensive
Jul 2025
The Synapse forgoes comfort gimmicks in favor of ample tire clearance, solid geometry, and clean integration to deliver an exceptional riding experience.
Jun 2025
A belter of a bike with a price tag to match
Balanced geometry
Down tube storage
Electronic shifting
Well-considered cockpit
Great pricing
Heavy aluminium wheels
May 2025 · Jordan Villella
The Synapse was never the average endurance bike, the newest models reflect a refined road bike that wants to go fast, comfortably.
May 2025 · Matthew Pioro
The latest bike not only has features that will make you speedier, it will get you out on the roads faster New Cannondale Synapse: Expanded endurance-bike technology
May 2025 · Alvin Holbrook
Remember that clunky SmartSense system? Its back and wrapped around one of the most compelling road bikes of 2025, the Cannondale Synapse.
Jun 2024 · Paul Norman
Cannondale has a deserved reputation for the quality of its road race bikes. The original SuperSix was a classic round
Feb 2024 · Simon Withers
A comfortable fender-friendly all-rounder
Comfortable ride
Good contact points
Comprehensive fixtures and fittings
Excellent 105 groupset
Good tyre clearance
More expensive than key rival
Non series crankset
Tyres aren t tubeless ready
| Frame | Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy, SmartSense compatible, BSA threaded BB, internal cable routing, flat mount, 142x12 thru-axle, hidden rack/fender mounts BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 32c Colors: Smoke Black; Laguna Yellow |
|---|---|
| Fork | Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, internal routing, flat mount brake, fender mounts |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA Cartridge |
| Headset | Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1-1/4" |
| Stem | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, Compact |
| Saddle | Cannondale Stage CX |
| Seatpost | Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap |
| Grips | Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora GS |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
| Crank | FSA Vero Compact, 50/34 |
| Shifters | Shimano Sora, 9-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Sora, 11-34, 9-speed |
| Chain | KMC Z9, 9-speed |
| Brakes | Promax Decoder R mechanical disc, 160/160mm rotors Type: Promax Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
| Rims | RD 3.1, 28h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula RX-512, 12x100mm centerlock |
| Rear Hub | Formula RX-142, 12x142mm centerlock |
| Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x30c |
First added February 20
Last updated October 19
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