2017 Cannondale

Synapse Women's Claris

An aluminum frame women’s endurance bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$870
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 8
GroupsetClaris, FSA
BrakesRim
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Gearing

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

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36 mph

Synapse Women's Claris

39 mph

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Reviews
road.cc
Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod Disc Dura-Ace Di2

Jun 2018 · David Arthur @davearthur

Fast, smooth and fun, the new Synapse is an exceedingly good endurance bike

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Bikerumor
Review: Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc road bike is the perfect all 'rounder

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!

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Road Bike Action
First Ride: Cannondale Synapse

Dec 2017 · RBA Staff

We take a look at the Synapse 105 Disc prior to testing.

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VeloNews
Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod

Oct 2017 · William Tracy

Cannondale makes a strong case for the one-bike garage with the Synapse Hi-Mod, outfitted with SRAM Red eTap.

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Bicycling
​Cannondale’s Latest Synapse Road Bike Offers More Capability in a High-Performance Package

Jul 2017 · Daniel Sapp

​The 2018 version gets more tire clearance, new bar-stem adjustability, and asymmetric design

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BikeRadar
Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod first ride review

Jul 2017 · Warren Rossiter

For a confidence boosting machine designed for seriously fast downhill runs, the new Synapse is right up there with our Bike of the Year winner the Specialized Roubaix and Superbike of the Year Trek Domane. . .

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Cannondale Synapse: The endurance bike relaunced

Jul 2017 · Canadian Cycling Magazine

The vibration-managing Save features expanded on the Cannondale Synapse, while frame can take 32-mm-wide tires

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Cycling Tips
Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod Red eTap 2018 first-ride review - CyclingTips

Jul 2017 · Matt de Neef

It’s been 11 years now since Cannondale first released the Synapse, a road frame that promised increased comfort on rougher surfaces compared to its stiffer counterparts. The bike has seen two facelifts in the years since then — one in 2009 and one in 2014 — and now Cannondale has revealed the latest iteration of […]

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Specs
Build
Frame

Synapse Women's, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE PLUS, BB30

BB StandardBB30, Press Fit

Fork

Synapse SAVE, carbon blades, 1-1/8"

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

FSA BB7420

Headset

Synapse Si, 25mm top cap

Stem

Cannondale C4, 31.8, 6 deg.

Handlebar

Cannondale C4 Women's Compact, butted 6061 alloy

Saddle

Cannondale Women's Road Ergo

Seatpost

Cannondale C3 Alloy, 25.4x300mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

Grips

Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Claris

Front Derailleur

Shimano Claris, 31.8 clamp

Crank

FSA Vero 50/34

Shifters

Shimano Claris

Cassette

Sunrace CSM66 12-32, 8-speed

Chain

KMC Z82, 8-speed

Brakes

Tektro R315

TypeRim

Brake Levers

Shimano Claris

Wheels
Rims

RS 3.0, 32-hole

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 15g

Front Hub

Alloy, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h

Rear Hub

Alloy, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h

Tires

Schwalbe Lugano, 700x25

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