TRUE ENDURANCE MACHINERY

Start out right! On anything from fast group rides to daily commutes, the new Synapse's light weight, comfortable sportive position and smooth ride will help you ride faster, ride longer and ride more.

The ideal first road bike for someone looking for exceptional handling, comfort, performance, versatility and value.

Features

ALL-DAY COMFORT

Synapse's Endurance Geometry provides stable, confident handling, and a more upright riding position for all-day comfort.

SIZE-OPTIMISED HANDLING

The new Synapse is designed with with two different fork rakes - 60mm for smaller sizes and 50mm for larger sizes - for more consistent handling across the sizes, and reduced toe overlap on small sizes.

SMOOTH SPEED

The new Synapse features updated SAVE PLUS Micro-Suspension flex zones in the rear triangle and fork to keep you comfortable and in control.

FEEL THE LIGHT

SmartForm C2 Alloy Construction and carbon blade forks deliver exceptionally light weight for this category for a high-performance feel.

WIDE RANGING CAPABILITIES

With clearance for tyres up to 32mm wide, and subtle rack and mud guard mounts, the new Synapse is ready for back-road exploring, group rides, fast commutes and anything in between.

SE Version

New  SE models that complement the Synapse's performance-inspired capabilities with bigger tyres, wider rims and wide range gearing.

Specification

• Frame: Synapse Disc Asymmetric, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, BB30, flat mount
• Fork: Synapse Disc Asymmetric, SAVE, Full Carbon, 1-1/8" - 1 1/4" tapered steerer, flat mount, 55mm rake, 12x100 thru axle
• Rims: RD 2.0, 24h front, 28h rear
• Hubs: Formula RX-512 12x100 front, CX-22 QR rear
• Spokes: Stainless Steel, 14g
• Tires: Vittoria Zaffiro, 700 x 28c
• Pedals: Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap
• Crank: FSA Gossamer Alloy, BB30, 50/34
• Bottom Bracket: Cannondale BB30
• Chain: KMC X11, 11-speed
• Cassette: Shimano 105, 11-34, 11-speed
• Front Derailleur: Shimano 105, braze-on
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 GS
• Shifters: Shimano 105, 2x11
• Handlebar: Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, Compact
• Grips: Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm
• Stem: Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
• Headset: FSA Integrated, 1-1/4" lower bearing, 25mm top cap
• Brakes: Tektro Spyre-C cable actuated disc, 160/160mm
• Brake Levers: Shimano 105 7000
• Saddle: Cannondale Stage Ergo
• Seatpost: Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 25.4 x 350mm (44-56), 400mm (58-61)

Technologies

• Industry Leading SmartForm C2 Construction
• Vibration Dampening SAVE
• PLUS Micro-Suspension
• Fast and Comfortable Endurance Geometry
• Future Proof Flat Mount Disc Brakes
• All-road Capable SE Model Available