Compare: 2020 Cannondale Synapse Neo SE

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Ride Feel
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Spec Level
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Specs

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	Synapse Neo SE2020 Cannondale	Recommended Domane AL 4 Disc2023 Trek

MSRP	$4,500	$1,799
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Endurance, E-Bike	Endurance
Weight		23.0 lbs
	3.5	3.4
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	Carbon	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	650c	700c
Clearance		35c
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Motor	Bosch
Battery	Bosch 500Wh
Groupset	Apex, FSA	Tiagra
Drivetrain	1 × 11	2 × 10
Brand Site	cannondale.com	trekbikes.com
Summary	The Cannondale Synapse Neo SE is an aluminum frame endurance e-bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position

relaxedaggressive

Terrain

smoothrugged

2020 Synapse Neo SE

2023 Domane AL 4 Disc

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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)

33 mph

2020 Synapse Neo SE

39 mph

2023 Domane AL 4 Disc

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 Neo SE2020 Cannondale	Domane AL 4 Disc2023 Trek

Frame	SmartForm C1 Alloy, removable downtube battery, SAVE, Ai, internal cable routing, flat mount brake, 142x12 thru-axle, Si kickstand mount, rack/fender mounts, Removable downtube battery, SAVE, Ai, Internal cable routing, Flat mount brake, 142x12 thru-axle, Si kickstand mount, Rack/fender mounts BB Standard: Cannondale AI, 83mm, Press Fit	100 Series Alpha Aluminum, tapered head tube, internal routing, fender mounts, DuoTrap S compatible, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle BB Standard: Cannondale AI, 83mm, Press Fit
Fork	BallisTec Carbon, 1-1/8" to 1.5" tapered steerer, 55mm offset, flat mount brake, 12x100 thru axle, fender mounts, hidden cable routing	Domane AL carbon, tapered alloy steerer, internal brake routing, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle
Bottom Bracket	Cannondale AI, 83mm, press-fit	Shimano RS500, 68mm, threaded external
Headset	Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5", sealed angular contact bearings	FSA Integrated, sealed cartridge bearing, 1-1/8'' top, 1.5'' bottom
Stem	Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 7-degree	Size: 44, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: 49, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length; Size: 61, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 110mm length
Handlebar	Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, Compact	Size: 44, 49, Bontrager Comp VR-S, alloy, 31.8mm, 81mm reach, 118mm drop, 38cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Comp VR-S, alloy, 31.8mm, 81mm reach, 118mm drop, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 42cm width; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager Comp VR-C, alloy, 31.8mm, 100mm reach, 124mm drop, 44cm width
Saddle	Fabric Scoop Radius Sport, steel rails	Size: 44, 49, 52, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width
Seatpost	Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 25.4, 350mm (S-M), 400mm (L-XL)	Size: 44, 49, Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 250mm length; Size: 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Comp, 6061 alloy, 27.2mm, 8mm offset, 330mm length
Pedals	Not Included
Grips	Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM Apex 1, Long cage	Shimano Tiagra 4700, long cage, 34T max cog
Front Derailleur		Shimano Tiagra 4700, 31.8mm clamp
Crank	Bosch Gen3 w/ custom Ai offset & FSA rings, 44T	Size: 44, Shimano Tiagra 4700, 50/34, 165mm length; Size: 49, 52, Shimano Tiagra 4700, 50/34, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, Shimano Tiagra 4700, 50/34, 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 61, Shimano Tiagra 4700, 50/34, 175mm length
Shifters	SRAM Apex hydro disc, 11-speed	Shimano Tiagra R4725, short reach lever, 10 speed
Cassette	SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, 11-speed	Shimano HG500, 11-32, 10 speed
Chain	SRAM PC-1110, 11-speed	Shimano Tiagra HG54, 10 speed
Brakes	SRAM Apex hydro disc, 160/160mm Centerline rotors	Size: 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, Shimano Tiagra hydraulic disc; Size: 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, Shimano Tiagra hydraulic disc, flat mount
Brake Levers	SRAM Apex hydro disc

Wheels

Rims	WTB STi23 TCS 2.0, 28h, tubeless ready	Size: 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Affinity Disc, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve; Size: 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Paradigm SL, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve; Size: 44, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve
Spokes	DT Swiss Champion	14g stainless steel, black
Front Hub	Formula RX-512 12x100	Formula RX-512 alloy, 6-bolt, 100x12mm thru axle
Rear Hub	Formula DC-142 12x142	Formula RX-142 alloy, 6-bolt, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle
Tires	WTB Byway TCS, 650b x 47mm, tubeless ready	Bontrager R1 Hard-Case Lite, wire bead, 60 tpi, 700x32mm
Disc Rotors		Shimano RT66, 6-bolt, 160mm

Electric Components

Motor	Bosch PowerTube 500Wh
Battery	Bosch PowerTube 500Wh
Display	Bosch Purion
Charger	Bosch 4a

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