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    MSRP
    $2,099
    Where to Buy
    $2,099

    At Cannondale

    $2,099

    At REI

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    Category
    Endurance
    4.0
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Clearance
    32c
    Shimano 105 Hydraulic Disc
    105
    Drivetrain
    2 × 12
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale Synapse 1 is an aluminum frame endurance bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes.

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    Gear Range

    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 1

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Lightweight SmartForm C2 Alloy, SmartSense compatible, BSA threaded BB, internal cable routing, flat mount, 142x12 thru-axle, hidden rack/fender mounts

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance32c

    ColorsRally Red; Black; Cashmere

    Fork

    Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, internal routing, flat mount brake, fender mounts

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB-RS500, BSA

    Headset

    Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1-1/4"

    Stem

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Handlebar

    Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, Compact

    Saddle

    Fizik Aliante R5, S-alloy rails

    Seatpost

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Not included

    Grips

    Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105 7100, braze-on

    Crank

    Shimano RS520, 50/34

    Shifters

    Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed, 11-34

    Chain

    Shimano 105 7100, 12-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano 105 7170 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT64 centerlock rotors

    TypeShimano 105 Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano 105 7100 hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    DT Swiss R470 DB, 28h

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula CL-712, 12x100mm centerlock

    Rear Hub

    Formula RXC-400, 12x142mm centerlock

    Tires

    Zaffiro Pro Bright Black Reflective, 700x30c

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