MSRP | $1,300 | $1,800 | ($2,406) |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | ||
Category | Endurance | Endurance | Endurance |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c |
Clearance | 32c | 32c | 32c |
Brakes | Mechanical Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Sora, FSA | Tiagra | 105, Shimano |
Drivetrain | 2 × 9 | 2 × 10 | 2 × 11 |
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Summary | The Cannondale Synapse 3, Cannondale Synapse 2, and Cannondale Synapse 1 are all aluminum frame endurance bikes. The Synapse 1 has better components. | ||
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 | 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 | 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 |
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Fork | Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, internal routing, flat mount brake, fender mounts | Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, internal routing, flat mount brake, fender mounts | Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, internal routing, flat mount brake, fender mounts |
Bottom Bracket | FSA Cartridge | Shimano RS500 | Shimano RS500 |
Headset | Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1-1/4" | Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1-1/4" | Integrated, 1-1/8" - 1-1/4" |
Stem | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
Handlebar | Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, Compact | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, Compact | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, Compact |
Saddle | Cannondale Stage CX | Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails | Fizik Aliante Delta, S-alloy rails |
Seatpost | Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2x350mm |
Pedals | Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap | Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap | Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap |
Grips | Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm | Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm | Cannondale Bar Tape, 3.5mm |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora GS | Shimano Tiagra GS | Shimano 105 GS |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 |
Crank | FSA Vero Compact, 50/34 | Shimano Tiagra, 50/34 | Shimano RS510, 50/34 |
Shifters | Shimano Sora, 9-speed | Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed | Shimano 105, 11-speed |
Cassette | Shimano Sora, 11-34, 9-speed | Shimano HG500, 11-34, 10-speed | Shimano 105, 11-34, 11-speed |
Chain | KMC Z9, 9-speed | Shimano HG54, 10-speed | Shimano HG601, 11-speed |
Brakes | Promax Decoder R mechanical disc, 160/160mm rotors | Shimano Tiagra hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT54 rotors | Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT70 rotors |
Brake Levers | Shimano Sora | Shimano Tiagra | Shimano 105 |
Rims | RD 3.1, 28h | DT Swiss R470 DB, 28h, tubeless ready | DT Swiss R470 DB, 28h, tubeless ready |
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Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g | Stainless Steel, 14g | Stainless Steel, 14g |
Front Hub | (F) Formula RX-512, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula RX-142, 12x142mm centerlock | (F) Formula CL-712, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula RXC-400, 12x142mm centerlock | (F) Formula CL-712, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula RXC-400, 12x142mm centerlock |
Rear Hub | (F) Formula RX-512, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula RX-142, 12x142mm centerlock | (F) Formula CL-712, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula RXC-400, 12x142mm centerlock | (F) Formula CL-712, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Formula RXC-400, 12x142mm centerlock |
Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x30c | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Bright Black, 700x30c, reflective | Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Bright Black, 700x30c, reflective |