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Users (86 ratings) 93. Experts (16 reviews) 81. Summary of Reviews. We have read all expert and user reviews on the Cannondale Synapse. In summary, this is what cyclists think. 18 reasons to buy. Compliance is high, as the seatpost and seat stays are designed to flex for comfort on rough roads.
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Nov 22, 2020 · The Cannondale Synapse is a popular endurance bike that still has a spring in its step, we review the Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105 model
- Vern.pitt@ti-media.com
- Cannondale
- Frame and Fork
- Geometry
- SmartSense
- Finishing Kit
- Wheels and Tyres
- Value
- Conclusion
- Verdict
The frame has 'flex zones' in the rear triangle, seat tube and seatpost, says Cannondale, and each frame size is tweaked for optimal stiffness versus compliance. Cannondale calls all this effort Proportional Response, though doesn't elaborate on exactly what it involves; most likely it's controlled by changes to the carbon fibre layup. It's not jus...
The Synapse comes in six sizes: 48 through to 61, and that offers top tube lengths of 53.3cm up to 57.9cm. Like I said earlier, we have the 56cm which has an effective top tube length of 56.7cm, although it feels shorter than that by around 10mm or so. The head tube length is 164mm while the stack and reach are 598mm and 387mm respectively. Angle w...
When I review bikes, the riding is the easy part. I get the miles in and avoid websites, instead talking to distributors/designers (and even our own extranet) for as long as I can so I'm not bombarded with information like prices, weight or marketing packs. That lets me make my mind up on the road. When I've finished the riding period, I can look a...
The 2 RL model we have here comes with a mechanical Ultegra groupset which works excellently. The shifting is spot on (as I have said many times before), and the braking really can't be faulted. It's powerful and progressive. Cannondale has opted for a 50/34t chainset mated to an 11-34t cassette, which gives a good spread of gears for this type of ...
Fulcrum offers a numbered range of wheels for consumers, while selling OE (original equipment) versions to bike manufacturers with (frequently) '00' on the end to denote any differences. That places the Rapid Red 900 quite low down the pecking order; online you can pick them up for around £150, and that's not great on a £4k bike! > road.cc’s Best C...
Giant's Advance Pro 2 has dropped £500 for 2022, now being priced at £3,499. I rode the cheaper Advanced Pro 3(link is external)last year and it had similar characteristics as the Synapse, being an endurance-style bike that likes to be ridden fast. Okay, you aren't getting the lights and things of the Synapse, but the Advance 2 is around a kilo lig...
Even though the enthusiasm takes a bit of a dip towards the end of this review, as a riding experience I love the Synapse. It's a beautiful bike to ride, and Cannondale's team has really balanced stiffness versus comfort well – it's almost the holy grail. If SmartSense is for you, then go for it. You will not be disappointed. I'm not against techno...
Beautiful to ride with a great blend of speed and comfort, but the electronic aids aren't that special – and aren't for me All the deals displayed on our review pages are pulled from a constantly updating database feed of the best affiliate deals available. The criteria for deciding on what are the best deals is who is offering the lowest, delivere...
- Stu Kerton
Feb 22, 2024 · Cannondale Synapse 105 comes with a lightweight aluminum frame, disc brakes, and the Shimano 105 groupset. It has a recognizable upright-ish geometry that puts it in the company of Trek Domane, Specialized Roubaix, and Giant Defy.
The Cannondale Synapse Carbon 4 offers a smooth and responsive ride for endurance cyclists. Read our review to see how it fares on long and hilly routes.
Feb 18, 2022 · Cannondale has tried something new with the Synapse by integrating lights into a bike that doesn’t fit into either of those categories. So, points for creativity to Cannondale; but how does...
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Cannondale's Synapse uses a mix of their SAVE frame design with a Shimano 105 drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes to create a solid budget package. Read Review
