Road Reimagined
Roll smooth, roll fast, roll confident. Wherever the road takes you, roll with Cannondale Synapse – the most comfortable, all-around, up-for-anything, pure road machine.
Where it thrives: The open road, rough pavement, long rides
What it's built for: Long Rides, Lunch Rides, Group Rides, Solo Rides. Your Roads - Your Way
FEATURES:
- So Smooth: With Synapse, comfort is built-in. Discreet flex zones in the rear triangle, seat tube and seatpost absorb road chatter and bumps without adding weight or isolating you from the ride experience.
- So Fast: Lightweight carbon construction. Subtle aerodynamic shaping of the frame and fork. Size-specific design for perfectly tuned stiffness. It all adds up to a road bike that loves to fly.
- So Capable: With a comfortably balanced riding position, confidence-inspiring handling, room for 35mm wide tires for cushion and grip, and plenty of gear/bottle mounts, Synapse is ready to rock on any road, anywhere.
- All Systems Go: With just one thing to charge and remember, SmartSense makes it easy to head out and ride. No managing multiple devices, fiddling with settings or pairing. Just click in the power pack and go. It even turns itself on. It’s peace of mind, made easy.
- See and Be Seen. Ride assured: Ride assured with smart daytime-running lights that automatically adjust to ambient light conditions—enhancing your visibility to other road traffic. They even act as brake lights when slowing—keeping you confident and calm from sun-up to sun-down.
SPECS:
| Frame | Synapse Carbon, SmartSense enabled, Proportional Response size-specific design, BSA threaded BB, flat mount brake, 12x142mm thru-axle, thru-tube internal cable routing with Switch Plate, removable fender bridge, hidden rack/fender mounts |
| Fork | Synapse Carbon, integrated crown race, Proportional Response size-specific design, 12x100mm thru-axle, thru-tube internal routing, hidden fender mounts |
| Rims/Wheels | Fulcrum Rapid Red 500 |
| Hubs | (F) Fulcrum Rapid Red 500, 12x100mm centerlock / (R) Fulcrum Rapid Red 500, 12x142mm centerlock |
| Spokes | Fulcrum, Stainless steel |
| Tires | Vittoria Rubino Pro Bright Black, 700 x 30c, reflective |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra, BSA |
| Chainrings | 50/34 |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano R60 BSA |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra, 12-speed |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150, braze-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 |
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Cassette/Rear Cogs
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Shimano Ultegra R8100, 11-34T, 12-speed |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8170 hydraulic disc, 12-speed |
| Handlebars | FSA Gossamer Compact |
| Stem | Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7° |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydraulic |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Di2 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm RT800 rotors |
| Saddle | Fizik Tempo Argo R5, 150mm width, S-alloy rails |
| Seat Post | Cannondale 2 SmartSense, UD Carbon, 27.2 x 350mm (48-56), 400mm (58-61) |
| Extras | SmartSense with Lights and Radar, Trainer-compatible thru-axle, Cannondale Wheel Sensor |
*In the bicycle industry, suppliers and factories sometimes change specs without notice and state that they are "subject to change without notice". This is because bicycles are made from hundreds of parts which come from dozens of vendors. Parts are sometimes updated to the most current production generation/iteration one gets better or more current parts or a comparable part. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.