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    MSRP
    $1,800
    Where to Buy
    $1,800

    At Cannondale

    $1,619

    10% off At Mike’s Bikes

    Category
    Endurance
    3.4
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Clearance
    32c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Tiagra
    Drivetrain
    2 × 10
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale Synapse 2 is an aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and 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 2

    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, removable fender bridge, hidden rack/fender mounts

    BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance32c

    ColorsChalk; Lavender

    Fork

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

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano RS500

    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 Delta, S-alloy rails

    Seatpost

    Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm

    Pedals

    Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

    Grips

    Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra GS

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tiagra

    Crank

    Shimano Tiagra, 50/34

    Shifters

    Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano HG500, 11-34, 10-speed

    Chain

    Shimano HG54, 10-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano Tiagra hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT54 rotors

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Tiagra

    Wheels
    Rims

    DT Swiss R470 DB, 28h, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    (F) Formula CL-712, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula RXC-400, 12x142mm centerlock

    Rear Hub

    (F) Formula CL-712, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula RXC-400, 12x142mm centerlock

    Tires

    Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Bright Black, 700x30c, reflective

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