Synapse Disc Sora
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$1,300Weight | 22.9 lbs |
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Frame | Aluminum |
Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
Groupset | Sora, FSA |
Brakes | Mechanical Disc |
For This Bike
Dec 2022 · RBA Staff
Radar comes standard
Aug 2022 · Dave Rome
An overhauled endurance road platform meets modern all-road capability. It’s wonderful but there's a but.
Smooth ride quality, versatile tyre clearance, stable yet-not-sluggish handling, Shimano Ultegra Di2, easy to service component fitments, classy subdued styling.
SmartSense and the fact it’s a forced feature you’re paying extra for, wheels could be fancier for the money, mis-matched thru-axles.
Jan 2022 · By
Cannondale have overhauled the Synapse, adding an integrated radar and lights. Can it offer improved safety on the road? Read on to find out.
Added safety for cyclists
The lights switch from daytime to night mode automatically
Mounting points for mudguards etc.
Predictable handling
Lack of cable integration up front
Somewhat lacking in long-distance comfort
Jan 2021 · Felix Smith
This is an initial score and could change as I spend more time on the bike
Cannondale's SAVE 'micro-suspension' is incredibly effective at taming rough tarmac and the low gearing and 32mm tyre clearance encourages more adventurous cycling
Messy cables up front detract from the otherwise clean overall design and the wheels and tyres are lacking modern endurance spec
May 2019 · James Bracey
Cannondale’s endurance machine packs in more than just a comfortable ride
Handling
Specification
Limited height adjustability of stem
Sep 2018 · Stu Kerton
A quick and versatile bike based around a great frameset, though the brakes aren't the best
Apr 2018 · VeloNews.com
EF Education First-Drapac rider Sebastian Langeveld will ride disc brakes at Roubaix after making the podium in 2017.
Mar 2018
The 2018 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc proves you can have speed and comfort in the same bike. With race worthy handling and power transfer, the SAVE seatstays, chainstays and fork add bump-eating compliance for a bike that can go long and fast. Read our full review with actual weights right here!
Frame | SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, BB30, internal cable routing, flat mount, SAVE, BB30, Internal cable routing, Flat mount BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
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Fork | Full Carbon, SAVE, internal routing, 1-1/8" - 1 1/4" tapered steerer, flat mount, 55mm rake, 12x100 thru axle |
Bottom Bracket | FSA Cartridge |
Headset | FSA Sealed Bearing, Integrated, 1-1/4"-1-1/8" |
Stem | Cannondale 4, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 7° |
Handlebar | 6061 alloy, Compact |
Saddle | Cannondale Stage Ergo |
Seatpost | Alloy Micro Adjust, 15mm setback, 27.2 x 350mm Type: Rigid |
Grips | Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora GS |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora, braze-on |
Crank | FSA Vero alloy, 50/34 |
Shifters | Shimano Sora, 2x9 |
Cassette | Shimano HG400, 11-34, 9-speed |
Chain | KMC Z9, 9-speed |
Brakes | Promax Decoder R cable actuated disc, 160/160mm rotors Type: Mechanical Disc |
Brake Levers | Shimano Sora |
Rims | RD, 28h |
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Spokes | Stainless steel, 14g |
Front Hub | Formula CRX-512 12x100 |
Rear Hub | Alloy, sealed loose ball bearing, QR |
Tires | Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 28c |
Last updated June 23
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