2019 Cannondale

Synapse Carbon Disc RED eTap

A carbon frame endurance bike with ultra high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.

MSRP$6,300
Weight17.4 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetRED AXS
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

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Terrain
smoothrugged
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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

(climbing)

39 mph

Synapse Carbon Disc RED eTap

39 mph

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc Dura-Ace review

Feb 2020 · Warren Rossiter

Aiding the ride feel up front is Cannondale’s SAVE hollowgram carbon bar and stem, which eschews a standard round clamp in favour of a crescent-shaped cradle that the bar sits into.

Highs
  • Likeable lively handling, light chassis, smooth ride

Lows
  • Middleweight wheelset at odds with superbike chassis

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Cycling Weekly
Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod Disc Red eTap review

May 2019 · James Bracey

Cannondale’s endurance machine packs in more than just a comfortable ride

Highs
  • Handling

  • Specification

Lows
  • Limited height adjustability of stem

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Road Bike Action
Bike Test: Cannondale Synapse Hi-Mod With Campagnolo 12-Speed

Feb 2019 · David Kennedy

Combining an American chassis with Italian parts

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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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Velo
Pro Bike Gallery: Sebastian Langeveld’s Cannondale Synapse

Apr 2018 · VeloNews.com

EF Education First-Drapac rider Sebastian Langeveld will ride disc brakes at Roubaix after making the podium in 2017.

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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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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Cannondale Synapse Carbon Disc 105 review

Mar 2018 · Matthew Pioro

Balanced comfort and performance

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Bicycling
Cannondale Synapse Disc Tiagra Review

Mar 2018 · Michael Yozell

This alloy-framed endurance road bike, for any terrain, will bring a smile to your ride

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Synapse Disc Asymmetric, BallisTec Carbon, Di2 ready, SAVE, BB30a, flat mount, 12mm thru axle

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

Synapse Disc Asymmetric, BallisTec Carbon, SAVE, integrated crown race, 12x100mm thru-axle, size-specific design - 44-48: 1 1/8" steerer, 60mm rake 51-54: 1-1/8" - 1-1/4" tapered steerer, 55mm rake 56-61: 1-1/8" - 1-3/8" tapered steerer, 45mm rake

Bottom Bracket

Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

Headset

Synapse Si, 25mm Carbon top cap

Stem

Cannondale C1 Ultralight, 7050 Alloy, 31.8, 7°, Integrated Garmin mount

Handlebar

Cannondale Escape Hanger Carbon

Saddle

Fabric Scoop Shallow Elite, cro-mo rails

Seatpost

Cannondale SAVE Carbon, 25.4 x 350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-61)

TypeRigid

Pedals

Not Included

Grips

Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM RED eTap, Mid cage

Front Derailleur

SRAM RED eTap, braze-on

Crank

Quarq Prime Carbon, 50/34

Shifters

SRAM RED eTap HRD, 2x11

Cassette

SRAM Force, 11-32, 11-speed

Chain

SRAM PC-1170, 11-speed

Brakes

SRAM RED hydro disc, 160/160mm Centerline rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM RED eTap HRD

Wheels
Rims

Fulcrum Racing 500 DB, Alloy clincher, 26mm deep

Spokes

Fulcrum Racing 500 DB

Front Hub

Fulcrum Racing 500 DB, 12x100 front, 12x142 rear

Rear Hub

Fulcrum Racing 500 DB, 12x100 front, 12x142 rear

Tires

Vittoria Rubino Pro, 700 x 28c

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