SAVE PLUS Rear Stay Micro-Suspension System
By flattening and butting the chain stays and triaxially forming the seat stays, we create a rear stay assembly that allows significant deflection vertically to absorb road shock and vibration, while staying extremely rigid laterally for power transfer and confident cornering.
Carbon Bladed Fork
Carbon fork blades with integrated SAVE features provide additional comfort and sharp handling.
Performance Geometry
Compared with our Elite race geometry, the Synapse geometry features a taller head tube (2-2.5 cm taller), gently sloping top tube, slightly relaxed head angle and longer wheelbase. This combination provides a more upright riding position and a lively, yet stable feel. It’s confidence inspiring and relaxing but avoids the sluggish feel and awkward handling of many “comfort” road bikes.
Frame
Synapse Alloy, Optimized 6061 Alloy, SAVE PLUS, BB30
Fork
Synapse SAVE, carbon blades, 1-1/8"
Crank
FSA Omega, BB30, 50/34 (Option: triple 50/39/30)
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB30
Shifters
Shimano Tiagra 4600
Cog Set
Shimano Tiagra 4600, 12-28, 10-speed
Chain
KMC X10, 10-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra 4600, 34.9mm clamp
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra 4600
Rims
Maddux RS 3.0, 32 hole
Hubs
Cannondale C4
Tires
Schwalbe Lugano, 700x25c
Pedals
Wellgo
Brake
Cannondale C4, dual pivot, cartridge pad, long reach
Handlebar
Cannondale C4 Compact
Stem
Cannondale C4, 31.8, 6 deg.
Headset
Synapse Si, 25mm top cap
Spokes
Stainless Steel, 15g
Grips
Cannondale Suede Bar Tape w/ gel, 3.5mm
Saddle
Cannondale Stage Ergo w/ Steel Rails
Seat Post
Cannondale C4, alloy, 27.2x300mm
