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    Synapse 32023 Cannondale
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $1,300
    Where to Buy
    $1,300

    At Cannondale

    $1,299

    At Mike’s Bikes

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    Category
    		Endurance
    2.7
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Fork
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    Clearance
    		32c
    Brakes
    		Mechanical Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		Sora, FSA
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 9
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    Summary
    		The Cannondale Synapse 3 is an aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and mechanical 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 3

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Synapse 32023 Cannondale
    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 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

    Pedals

    Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

    Grips

    Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm

    Groupset
    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

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Sora

    Wheels
    Rims

    RD 3.1, 28h

    Spokes

    Stainless Steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    (F) Formula RX-512, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula RX-142, 12x142mm centerlock

    Rear Hub

    (F) Formula RX-512, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula RX-142, 12x142mm centerlock

    Tires

    Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x30c

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